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Michael J. Horan papers, 1934-2023

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Horan, Michael J., 1938-2012
Title
Michael J. Horan papers
Dates
1934-2023 (inclusive)
Quantity
3.25 cubic ft. (4 boxes)
Collection Number
400130
Summary
Michael J. Horan was a professor of Political Science at the University of Wyoming. This collection contains material related to Dr. Horan's classes, his stamp collection, and his publications.
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

Michael J. Horan was a distinguished professor in the Political Science Department at the University of Wyoming. Born in Trenton, New Jersey in 1938, he completed his bachelor’s degree and Ph.D. at Georgetown University, graduating in 1966. After serving as a Captain in the United States Army, he joined the faculty in Laramie, Wyoming. Over his 37-year teaching career, he earned numerous awards, including the John P. Ellbogen Lifetime Teaching Award and the 2009 College of Arts & Sciences Outstanding Former Faculty Award. He also co-authored the textbook, "The Equality State: Government and Politics in Wyoming." Dr. Horan retired in 2004 and passed away in 2012.

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Content Description

This collection contains teaching materials for Dr. Horan’s classes, newspaper articles, first day covers and literature related to Horan’s collecting hobby and a copy of Dr. Horan’s coauthored book “The Equality State: Government and Politics in Wyoming".

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

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 Ann R. Horan in February 2024.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Erin Shadrick in May 2024.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Michael J. Horan papers at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

    • Description: Articles
      Dates: 1978-2002
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Biographical Material
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Book: "The Equality State: Government and Politics in Wyoming"
      Dates: 1988
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Dissertation/Thesis: "The "No State" Limitations of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments: The Evolution of Constitutional Doctrine" by Michael J. Horan
      Dates: April 1966
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Michael J. and Ann R. Horan Endowment for Student Success Correspondence
      Dates: 2018-2023
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Newspapers
      Dates: 1969-2002
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Notes
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Photograph-Mike Horan with Sandra Day O'Connor
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Political Science Classes:

      Container: Box 1-2, Folder

      • Description: Political Science 410: Politics and the Judicial Process Part 1
        Dates: 2002
        Container: Box 1, Folder
      • Description: Political Science 4110/5110: Constitutional Rights and Liberties I: The Bill of Rights Part 1
        Dates: 1959-2000
        Container: Box 1, Folder
      • Description: Political Science 611D: Constitutional Rights and Liberties: The Bill of Rights Part 2
        Dates: 1970-2003
        Container: Box 1-2, Folder
      • Description: Political Science 612D: Constitutional Rights and Liberties II: 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
        Dates: 1970-2002
        Container: Box 2, Folder
    • Description: Publications on Post Offices
      Dates: 1971-1978
      Container: Box 2, Folder
    • Description: Stamp Collection: First Day Covers
      Dates: 1934-1981
      Container: Box 2-4, Folder
    • Description: Teaching Materials
      Dates: 1969-2002
      Container: Box 2, Folder

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Subject Terms

  • Education
  • Political science -- Study and teaching (Higher)
  • Wyoming -- Politics and government

Corporate Names

  • University of Wyoming -- Faculty
  • University of Wyoming. College of Arts and Sciences
  • University of Wyoming. Department of Political Science

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
  • Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
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