Milward L. Simpson Family Oral History Project, 2003-2009
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Audio: Interviews (audio cassette tapes), 2003-2005
- Audio: Interviews with Al Simpson, Ann Simpson, Eloise Shaw, Ernest Goppert, Jim Nielson, Lynne Simpson, and Pete Simpson, 2006-2009
- Audio: Interviews (audio cassette tapes and CDs), 2006
- Transcripts, 2003-2005
- Biographies, undated
- Book: Memoirs of Constant E. ‘Bud’ Webster by Constant E. ‘Bud’ Webster (autographed), 2000
- Published oral history interviews with Thyra Thomson, James Watt, Dean Brothwick and Cliff & Martha Hansen, 2003
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Milward L. Simpson Family Oral History Project
- Dates
- 2003-2009 (inclusive)20032005
- Quantity
- 2.20 cubic ft. (7 boxes) + 2.75 GB
- Collection Number
- 11387
- Summary
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Milward Simpson family oral history project was designed to capture unwritten recollections about Milward Simpson and his wife, Lorna; Alan K. Simpson and wife, Anne; and Peter K. Simpson and wife, Lynne. Milward Simpson (1887-1995) was born in Jackson, Wyoming to William and Margaret Burnett Simpson. He married Lorna Kooi in 1929. In 1955 Simpson became Governor of Wyoming. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1962, retiring in 1967.
Content Description
The collection contains audio cassette tapes of interviews with Alan and Peter Simpson and with former associates and friends of Milward Simpson: Dean Borthwick, Cliff Hansen, Martha Hansen, Eloise Shaw, Thyra Thomson, James Watt, and Constant E. "Bud" Webster. Transcripts of some tapes are included. There is also an unpublished hard-bound book, "Memories of Constant E. "Bud" Webster and Some Other Tall Tales" (2000).
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
Preservation Note
System RequirementsMilward Simpson family oral histories -- audio cassette tapes.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections similar to the Milward L. Simpson family oral history project at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationUniversity of Wyoming. American Hertitage Center, Simpson Institute in June 2016.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in March 2017.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Audio: Interviews (audio cassette tapes)Dates: 2003-2005Container: Box 1-2
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Description: Audio: Interviews with Al Simpson, Ann Simpson, Eloise Shaw, Ernest Goppert, Jim Nielson, Lynne Simpson, and Pete SimpsonDates: 2006-2009Container: Digital, Folder ahcdm_11387_001
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Description: Audio: Interviews (audio cassette tapes and CDs)Dates: 2006Container: Box 5
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Description: TranscriptsDates: 2003-2005Container: Box 3
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Transcripts:
Container: Box
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Description: Jim NielsonDates: 2007Container: Box 7 and Digital , Folder ahcdm_11387_002
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Description: Bruce ThomsonDates: 2003Container: Box 7 and Digital , Folder ahcdm_11387_002
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Description: Thyra ThomsonDates: 2003Container: Box 7 and Digital , Folder ahcdm_11387_002
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Description: Lynne SimpsonDates: 2006-2009Container: Box 7 and Digital , Folder ahcdm_11387_002
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Description: James WattDates: 2003Container: Box 7 and Digital , Folder ahcdm_11387_002
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Description: Ernest Goppert, Jr.Dates: 2007Container: Box 7 and Digital , Folder ahcdm_11387_002
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Description: Eloise ShawDates: 2004-2009Container: Box 7 and Digital , Folder ahcdm_11387_002
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Description: Dean BorthwickDates: 2004-2005Container: Box 7 and Digital , Folder ahcdm_11387_002
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Description: Ann SimpsonDates: 2006-2009Container: Box 7 and Digital , Folder ahcdm_11387_002
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Description: Alan K. SimpsonDates: 2005-2009Container: Box 7 and Digital , Folder ahcdm_11387_002
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Description: Pete SimpsonDates: 2004-2009Container: Box 7 and Digital , Folder ahcdm_11387_002
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Description: BiographiesDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Book: Memoirs of Constant E. ‘Bud’ Webster by Constant E. ‘Bud’ Webster (autographed)Dates: 2000Container: Box 6
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Description: Published oral history interviews with Thyra Thomson, James Watt, Dean Brothwick and Cliff & Martha HansenDates: 2003Container: Box 4
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Simpson, Milward L. (Milward Lee), 1897-1993.
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
- Wyoming -- Politics and government.
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiocassettes.
- Oral history.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Borthwick, Dean.
- Hansen, Clifford P. (Clifford Peter), 1912-2009.
- Hansen, Martha.
- Shaw, Eloise.
- Simpson, Alan K.
- Simpson, Peter K., 1930-
- Thomson, Thyra.
- Watt, James G., 1938-
- Webster, Constant E. "Bud" -- Memories of Constant E. "Bud" Webster and some other tall tales.
