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Robert Harold Brown papers, 1941-1994

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Brown, Robert Harold, 1921-
Title
Robert Harold Brown papers
Dates
1941-1994 (inclusive)
Quantity
8.77 cubic feet (17 boxes)
Collection Number
400081
Summary
Research and professional papers of a geography professor whose work was based mainly in Minnesota and Wyoming.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Robert Harold Brown was the head of the Department of Geography (and Recreation) at the University of Wyoming. He acted as a consultant on a project concerning Historic Wyoming Ranches. Brown authored an article on Wyoming Snow Fences along the interstate highway and a book on Wyoming geography. Brown also authored a book titled "The Pervasive Spirit, Concepts for a Personal Religious Philosophy."

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Content Description

The Robert Harold Brown papers include research files, drafts, and publications; teaching materials; and correspondence. Manuscripts found in the collection include "Wyoming Occupancy Atlas," "Of Earth and a Life," and the "Atlas of Minnesota Occupancy." Also included in the collection are maps and atlases as well as articles and individual copies of "The Pervasive Spirit, Concepts for a Personal Religious Philosophy," "Hopscotch, A Novel," "Wyoming, A Geography," and "Sedona Arizona Red Rock Community" each authored by Brown. Also included in the collection are subject files including those on global economy statistics, geographic fundamentals, research material on snow fences, a range survey of Teton County, (Wyoming), and Minnesota occupancy statistics.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Robert Harold Brown at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The material was received from Robert Harold Brown, 1985-1994.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Bianca Infante de la Cruz and Alex Vernon in September 2017.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Environmental geography -- West (U.S.)
  • Geography research -- West (U.S.)
  • Hydrology research -- West (U.S.)
  • Land use -- West (U.S.)
  • Snow fences -- Wyoming
  • Transportation geography -- Wyoming.

Corporate Names

  • University of Wyoming. Department of Geography and Recreation.

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
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