W. H. (William H.) Romme papers, 1977-2009
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Romme, W. H. (William H.)
- Title
- W. H. (William H.) Romme papers
- Dates
- 1977-2009 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.63 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 400091
- Summary
- William H. Romme was an ecologist and college professor. Collection contains documents related to Romme’s academic career and research into forest ecology and fires in the Rocky Mountains.
- 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
William H. Romme was an ecologist and college professor. He was born in Denver, Colorado and grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He received his Ph.D. in botany from the University of Wyoming in 1979. Since 1979, Romme has worked as a faculty member at Eastern Kentucky University, Fort Lewis College (Colorado), and Colorado State University, studying the ecological role of fires and other disturbance processes in forests.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence, research data, field notes, maps, and newspaper clippings related to Romme’s academic career and research into forest ecology and fires in the Rocky Mountains, primarily Yellowstone National Park.
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 W. H. (William H.) Romme at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from William H. Romme in August 2019.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in May 2019.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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BSA: original grids and data:
Container: Box 1
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Description: Summary of stands having fire scarred treesDates: 1977-1987Container: Box 1
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Description: Paper grids of previous stand ages (in 1735) in the entire study areaDates: 1977-1987Container: Box 1
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Description: Data, original and extended fire history study: Paper grids of vegetation type in the entire study areaDates: 1977-1987Container: Box 1
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Description: Romme: dissertation research proposalDates: 1978Container: Box 1
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"Aspen, Elk, and Fire in Northern Yellowstone National Park":
Container: Box 1
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Description: Publication correspondenceDates: 1994-1996Container: Box 1
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Description: Original age data and methodsDates: 1995Container: Box 1
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Description: Article from "Park Science"Dates: 1983Container: Box 1
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Description: Savage run maps including sample location (MA thesis and article in Ecology)Dates: 1981Container: Box 1
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Description: Atriplex pleiantha: a study of the germination requirements of a rare little annual plant endemic to severe shale substrates in the four corners regionDates: 1988Container: Box 1
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Description: Pinyon mortality letter: Letters and reports about insect, outbreaks, fires, and management of Western forestsDates: 2003Container: Box 1
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Description: Cooper awardDates: 1985-1986Container: Box 1
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Description: San Juan National Forest (SJNF): newspaper articleDates: 1994Container: Box 1
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Description: Natural disturbance by tree-falls in old-growth mixed mesophytic forest: Lilley Cornett woods, KentuckyDates: 1982Container: Box 1
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Field notes:
Container: Box 1
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Description: Little Firehole watershed fire history studyDates: 1977-1979Container: Box 1
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Description: Little Firehole watershed fire history study extendedDates: 1982-1987Container: Box 1
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Description: NotebooksDates: 1982-1984Container: Box 1
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Description: Summary cardsDates: 1977-1987Container: Box 1
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Description: Certificate of appreciation from Landscape Ecology editorial boardDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Certificate of appreciation U.S. forest serviceDates: 2003Container: Box 1
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Awards:
Container: Box 2
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Description: Distinguished ecologist in the graduate degree program in ecology (GDPE) at CSUDates: 2009Container: Box 2
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Description: Award plaque presented by Warner College of Natural ResourcesDates: April 21, 2011Container: Box 2
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Description: Artifacts: Magnifying glass toolDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Maps: Mylar overlays of maps of the entire fire history studyDates: 1977-1987Container: Box 3
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fire ecology -- Yellowstone National Park
- Forest ecology -- West (U.S.)
- National parks and reserves -- West (U.S.)
- Universities and colleges -- Faculty
Corporate Names
- Colorado State University. Faculty
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
- Yellowstone National Park
