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University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center, Vertical Files, 1840-2023

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center
Title
University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center, Vertical Files
Dates
1840-2023 (inclusive)
Quantity
Collection Number
12788
Summary
Collection contains subject, biographical, photo, and audio visual files containing publications, printed materials, newspaper clippings, manuscripts, documents, photographs and audio visual recordings covering a variety of people and topics.
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.

Additional Reference Guides

Partial finding aid – Please contact the American Heritage Center, Reference Department for a full listing. The finding aid container list is incomplete. It will be populated with the file titles over time as files are used and new material is added.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

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Content Description

Collection contains subject, biographical, photo, and audio visual files containing publications, printed materials, newspaper clippings, manuscripts, documents, photographs and audio visual recordings covering a variety of people and topics including United States history; Wyoming and the American West; the University of Wyoming; mining, petroleum, and energy; transportation; conservation and environment; journalism; and the entertainment industry. The vertical files were created by the University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center for archival materials that related to certain subjects and people from various sources.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Restrictions on Use

Statement on Potentially Harmful Language and Images Found in Collections

The American Heritage Center aspires to approach all areas of our work in ways that are respectful to those who create, use, and are represented in our collections. For a variety of reasons, however, users may encounter offensive or harmful language or images in some of our finding aids, catalogs, and collection materials.

Note that the AHC does not censor or alter contents of the collections as they provide context and evidence of a time, people, place, or event. Therefore, we encourage users to bring questions and concerns about descriptions in our finding aids to our attention via email or anonymous web-form. For more information, read our full statement.

Preferred Citation

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

Alternative Forms Available

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at https://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~179~179.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Acquisition Information

This material was received from various donors from 1945-2023.

Processing Note

Collection processed by Jamie J. Greene from March 2021 - July 2025.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Conservation
  • Entertainment industry
  • Environmentalism
  • Journalism
  • Mineral industries
  • Mines and mineral resources
  • Petroleum
  • Power resources
  • Transportation
  • Universities and colleges

Corporate Names

  • University of Wyoming

Geographical Names

  • United States -- History -- 1865-
  • West (U.S.) -- History
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
  • Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
  • Wyoming -- History -- To 1889
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