AHJ_ah06797 Inventory of the John Burnham papers, 1882-1977 Burnham (John B.) papers Processed by Matthew Francis University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
American Heritage Center Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307.766.2574 Fax:307.766.5511 Email:ahcref@uwyo.edu URL:http://ahc.uwyo.edu/
2011

University of Wyoming

 Finding aid encoded by Matthew Francis January 2011 Finding aid is in English Collection Summary Burnham, John (John B.), founder of the American Game Protective and Propagation Association John Burnham papers 1882-1977 06797 20.27 cubic ft. (44 boxes) University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English The collection contains papers relating to John Burnham's work as a wildlife conservationist in the United States. Biography of John Burnham

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.

 Scope and Content

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.

 Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

 Copyright Information

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

 Related Materials

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

 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 Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in January 2011.

 Preferred Citation

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

 Access Terms Burnham, Koert. Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Stefansson, Vilhjalmur, 1879-1962. Yard, Robert Sterling, 1861-1945. Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946. Grinnell, George Bird, 1849-1938. American Game Protective and Propagation Association. American Game Protective Association. Conservationists. Wildlife conservation. Wildlife conservation--Law and legislation. New York (State)--History. Adirondack Park (N.Y.)--History. <?xm-replace_text {Title as Subject}?> Environment and Conservation Agriculture and Natural Resources Fisheries and Wildlife Container List Series I. Correspondence

1 General Correspondence 1891-1912 2 General Correspondence 1913-1916 3 General Correspondence 1917-1918 4 General Correspondence 1919-1920 5 General Correspondence 1921-1922 6 General Correspondence 1922-1923 7 General Correspondence 1924-1925 8 General Correspondence 1925-1926 9 General Correspondence 1927-1928 10 General Correspondence 1928-1929 11 General Correspondence 1929 12 General Correspondence 1930 13 General Correspondence 1931 14 General Correspondence 1931-1932 15 General Correspondence 1932-1933 16 General Correspondence 1933-1934 17 General Correspondence 1935 18 General Correspondence 1936 19 General Correspondence 1936-1937 20 General Correspondence 1937-1938 21 General Correspondence 1938-1939 22 General Correspondence 1939-1975, undated 22 Sympathy Letters 1939 23 Telegrams circa 1912-1939 Series II. Profesional and Personal Files

23 Biographical File 1939, undated 23 Financial - Boat Bill of Sale 1925 23 Financial - Receipts 1892-1939, 1970 23 Financial - Taxes circa 1910s-1940 24 Government Documents and Publications - Federal 1912-1975 24 Government Documents and Publications - Massachusetts undated 24 Government Documents and Publications - Missourri 1910-1916 24-26 Government Documents and Publications - New York 1903-1975, undated 27 Legal - Estate of John Burnham 1936-1947 27 Legal - John B. Burnham vs. William T. Hornaday 1911-1927 27 Licenses - Hunting 1914-1939 27 Maps - Bering Strait and Siberia undated 27 Miscellaneous Materials 1908-1934, undated 28 Notebooks - Autobiography undated 28 Notebooks - Sketches undated 29 Organizations - Adirondack Park (Various) 1914-1974, undated 29 Organizations - American Game Protective and Propogation Association/American Game Protective Association 1923-1937 30 Organizations - American Wildlife Institute 1938-1939 30 Organizations - Camp Fire Club of America 1915-1976 30 Organizations - Migratory Bird Treaty Act Advisory Board 1930 31 Organizations - National Game Conference 1930 31 Organizations - Region 5 Advisory Council 1974 31 Reports and Studies - Adirondack Park 1932-1967, undated 31 Reports and Studies - Big Game 1911-1932 31 Reports and Studies - Birds 1913-1937 31 Reports and Studies - New York State Conservation History 1961 32 Reports - Parks, Forests, and Miscellaneous 1910-1972, undated 33-36 Writings circa 1890s-1930s Series III. Photographs

37 Lantern Slides - For Lectures undated 38 Negatives - Alberta, Canada 1920 38 Negatives - White River, Alaska undated 38 Negatives - Unidentified undated 36 Photographs - Birds 1892, undated 36 Photographs - Boats 1882-1919, undated 36 Photographs - Hunting Camps 1889-1915, undated 36 Photographs - Hunting Scenes 1888-1921, undated 36 Photographs - Identified People undated 36 Photographs - Miscellaneous 1885-1938, undated 36 Photographs - Trees undated 36 Photographs - Unidentified Landscapes undated Series IV. Scrapbooks

39 American Game Protective Association and Miscellaneous 1909-1938 39 Autographed Letters, etc. 1929-1935 39 Biography 1903-1938 39 Forest and Stream 1896-1912 39 Speeches and Articles 1900-1937 39 Untitled/Miscellaneous 1887-1894 Series V. Printed Materials

40 Book - "The Rim of Mystery: A Hunter's Wanderings in Unknown Siberian Asia" by John B. Burnham 1929 40 Books - "Some Lessons" and "The Master of Game," Both with Enclosures from Burnham 1919 and undated 40 Bulletins 1918-1971 41-42 Magazine - The Backlog circa 1937-1976 43 Newspaper Clippings 1896-1977, undated 44 Reprints circa 1920s-1970s 44 Miscellaneous Printed Materials circa 1920s-1970s