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John Rolfe Burroughs papers, 1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Burroughs, John Rolfe
Title
John Rolfe Burroughs papers
Dates
1971 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.80 cubic ft. (4 boxes)
Collection Number
03061
Summary
John Rolfe Burroughs (1902-1987) was an American author known for his focus on Northwestern Colorado and Wyoming history. This collection contains manuscript material for one of John Rolfe Burroughs’ works, Guardian of the Grasslands including copies of the manuscript, the galley proof, and page proof. Also included are contact photographs of a Civil Rights event in Mississippi.
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

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

John Rolfe Burroughs (1902-1987) was an American author known for his focus on Northwestern Colorado and Wyoming history. John was born in Denver, Colorado but he lived in Steamboat Springs, Colorado for most of his life. Burroughs was awarded the Cowboy Hall of Fame’s Western Heritage award twice for his books Where the Old West Stayed Young and Guardian of the Grasslands. Both books discuss the cattle business in Northwestern Colorado and Wyoming. He passed away in Steamboat Springs in November of 1987.

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Content Description

This collection contains manuscript material for one of John Rolfe Burroughs’ works, Guardian of the Grasslands including copies of the manuscript, the galley proof, and page proof. Also included are contact photographs of a Civil Rights event in Mississippi.

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Use of the Collection

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Copyright Information

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from John Rolfe Burroughs between July 1969 and November 1971.

Processing Note

This collection was processed by Brittany Heye in January 2025.

Related Materials

John Rolfe Burroughs Papers, WH45, Special Collections and Archives Department, Denver Public Library.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

    • Description: Contact photographs of Civil Rights event - Mississippi (?)
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: "Guardian of the Grasslands" - bound manuscript
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 1-2
    • Description: "Guardian of the Grasslands" - galley proof
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: "Guardian of the Grasslands" - manuscript (including photograph key and front matter material)
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 3-4
    • Description: "Guardian of the Grasslands" - page proof
      Dates: 1971
      Container: Box 4

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Subject Terms

  • Authors.
  • Cattle trade--Colorado--History.
  • Cattle trade--Wyoming—History
  • Civil rights movements.

Corporate Names

  • Wyoming Stock Growers Association.

Geographical Names

  • Colorado.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
  • Wyoming -- History -- To 1889
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