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John Burnham papers, 1882-1977

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Burnham, John (John B.), founder of the American Game Protective and Propagation Association
Title
John Burnham papers
Dates
1882-1977 (inclusive)
Quantity
20.27 cubic ft. (44 boxes)
Collection Number
06797
Summary
The collection contains papers relating to John Burnham's work as a wildlife conservationist in the United States.
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
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 Burnham was an influential proponent of wildlife conservation in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. He joined the staff of "Field and Stream" in 1891 and wrote articles in support of game laws and game preserves. An enthusiastic hunter, he was tasked with reforming the game laws of New York State between 1904 and 1915. From 1911 to 1928 he was president of the American Game Protective and Propagation Association, which lobbied for Federal legislation protecting wildlife populations. He also worked with the Audubon Association and the government to establish a treaty with Canada to protect migratory birds.

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Content Description

The bulk of the John Burnham papers consist of Burnham’s correspondence from 1891 through 1939, the majority relating to wildlife conservation. Correspondents include many significant conservationists, including Theodore Roosevelt, Vilhjalmur Stefansson, Robert Sterling Yard, Gifford Pinchot, and George Bird Grinnell. Additional materials include written manuscripts, newspaper and magazine clippings, photographs, speeches, scrapbooks, and various organizational and government documents. A significant part of the collection documents conservation work related to New York State and Adirondack Park.Portions of the collection contain materials that relate to John Burnham’s work and legacy, and were created by his son Koert Burnham after John’s death.

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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.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by John Burnham at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Koert Burnham in 1977, Morris F. Glenn in 1979, Maitland C. DeSormo in 1987, and Peggy Asbury in 2009.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in January 2011.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Conservationists.
  • Wildlife conservation--Law and legislation.
  • Wildlife conservation.

Personal Names

  • Burnham, Koert.
  • Grinnell, George Bird, 1849-1938.
  • Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946.
  • Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.
  • Stefansson, Vilhjalmur, 1879-1962.
  • Yard, Robert Sterling, 1861-1945.

Corporate Names

  • American Game Protective Association.
  • American Game Protective and Propagation Association.

Geographical Names

  • Adirondack Park (N.Y.)--History.
  • New York (State)--History.

Processed by Matthew Francis
2011

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