Glen Barrett papers, 1883-1972
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Barrett, Gwynn W.
- Title
- Glen Barrett papers
- Dates
- 1883-1972 (inclusive)19701980
- Quantity
- 3 cubic feet (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 04705
- Summary
- Dr. Gwynn William (Glenn) Barrett (1927-2006) was a history professor at the Boise State University in Idaho. This collection contains a copy of one of Barrett’s books, as well as material related to his research into Wyoming miner P.J. Quealy and conservationist George Bird Grinnell.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Dr. Gwynn William (Glenn) Barrett (1927-2006) was a history professor at the Boise State University in Idaho. Born in Logan, Utah, Barrett served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II and later earned degrees from Utah State University, the University of Hawaii, and Brigham Young University. After completing his Ph.D., he joined the faculty at Boise State University in 1968 and taught there until his retirement in 1993. He collaborated with historian Leonard J. Arrington on several journal articles and a co-authored book. His 1970s publication Virginian of Medicine Bow was reissued in 2000 with a new introduction by actor Bill Pullman, in connection with a Turner Broadcasting film. Dr. Gwynn William Barrett passed away on September 23, 2006, at the age of 79.
Content Description
This collection contains a book on Kemmerer, Wyoming written by Barrett, as well as material related to his research into Wyoming miner P.J. Quealy and conservationist George Bird Grinnell. This includes correspondence related to P.J. Quealy, an Interview of F. G. Burnnett, and photocopied pages of various publications and items.
Use of the Collection
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Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Barrett, G. Papers, 1967-1985, Boise State University Special Collections and Archives, Boise State University, Idaho.
Acquisition Information
This material was recieved from Dr. Glen Barrett in March 1973.
Processing Note
The collection was processed by Brittany Heye in December 2025 and updated in January 2026.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Book - "Kemmerer, Wyoming: The Founding of an Independent Coal Town, 1897-1902" by Glen BarrettDates: 1972Container: Box , Folder w994-z-kem
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Description: Correspondence - To Mr. C.D. Williamson, from Mr. P.J. QuealyDates: March 1920Container: Box , Folder B-G885-gb
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Description: Correspondence - To Mr. P.J. Quealy, from Nellis E. CorthellDates: 1898-1903Container: Box , Folder B-G885-gb
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Description: Interview - Mr. F.G. Burnett by Mrs. T.S. TallaferroDates: undatedContainer: Box , Folder B-B934-fg
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Description: "Carbon County Journal" pages (photocopies)Dates: September 1883, September 1884Container: Box , Folder B-G885-gb
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Description: Kemmerer Coal Company on Grinnell Ranch page (photocopy)Dates: undatedContainer: Box , Folder B-G885-gb
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Description: "Release of Mortgage" by George Bird Grinnell to Patrick J. Quealy and Susie Quealy (photocopy)Dates: undatedContainer: Box , Folder B-G885-gb
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Coal mines and mining -- Wyoming.
- History -- Research.
- Ranches -- Wyoming.
Personal Names
- Grinnell, George Bird, 1849-1938.
- Quealy, P. J. (Patrick J.), 1857-1930.
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
Occupations
- Historians.
