Mary Kay Mason papers, 1894-2000
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mason, Mary Kay
- Title
- Mary Kay Mason papers
- Dates
- 1894-2000 (inclusive)18942000
- Quantity
- 8.24 cubic ft. (12 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 10719
- Summary
- Mary Kay Mason was an artist and an author. Collection contains manuscripts, research, notes, correspondense, images, and printed materials regarding the books she wrote and her personal life.
- Repository
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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
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Mary Kay Mason was an artist and an author. She worked in Burns, Wyoming before World II at Farmers' State Bank. She served in the U.S. Military during World War II. She wrote two books about Laramie: "Fifty Years Of Jubilee Days 1940-1990", and "Laramie Gem City Of The Plains", and one about Albany County "The War Years In Albany County". She lived in Laramie, Wyoming.
Content Description
The Mary Kay Mason papers contain research files for her books: "Fifty Years of Jubilee Days,1940-1990" (1990), "Laramie Gem City of The Plains" (2000), and "The War Years In Albany County" (no date). There are also scrapbooks titled "Creating the Book Laramie Gem City of the Plains" and "Fragments" about an exhibition of her art in 1988, which contains slides of the paintings.
There is also information about the Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.) and the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. There is the foundation's newsletter "The Register" (1988-2000), correspondence to charter members and supporters about the progress of the fund raising for the memorial (1988-2000), article about the groundbreaking ceremony in "The Stars and Stripes" (July, 1995), brochures and calendars, and a book by Wilma L. Vought, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) about the dedication of the Women in Military Service Memorial ceremony, "The Day the Nation Said Thanks!". The memorial is located in Arlington Cemetery.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Mary Kay Mason at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Mary Kay Mason from 2000-2001 and Joyce Powell in August 2016.
Processing Note
Processing InformationContainer list updated by Jamie J. Greene in April 2017.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list for boxes 1-9.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation, Inc.:
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Description: CorrespondenceDates:Container: Box 10
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Description: Newsletter: "The Register"Dates: 1988-2000Container: Box 10
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Description: Scrapbook: "The Day the Nation Said "Thanks"!"Dates: 1999Container: Box 10
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"Laramie Gem City of the Plains":
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Description: Research: Histories from Laramie, Wyoming residents about the people, families, schools, the University of Wyoming, businesses, city services, churches, and community organizations for the bookDates: 1985-1989Container: Box 11-12
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Description: Research: Newspaper clippings from Laramie newspapers about Laramie and it's historyDates: 1985-1989Container: Box 12
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Description: Publication information (notes, correspondence, cover layout)Dates: 1985-1989Container: Box 12
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Women authors -- Wyoming.
- Women in Military Service for America Memorial (Arington, Va.)
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Wyoming -- Albany County.
Corporate Names
- Women in Military Service for America Foundation (U.S.)
Geographical Names
- Albany County (Wyo.)
- Laramie (Wyo.) -- History.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
Form or Genre Terms
- Scrapbooks.
- Slides.
