C.O. Fiske papers, 1909-1988
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fiske, C.O. (Clarence Oliver)
- Title
- C.O. Fiske papers
- Dates
- 1909-1988 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 113 cubic ft. (131 boxes) + oversize
- Collection Number
- 09458
- Summary
- Artifacts, correspondence, research and subject files, and photographs of a United States Navy officer engaged in Arctic and Antarctic polar exploration, Naval War College training, and lunar exploration module recovery.
- 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
C.O. (“Larry”) Fiske (1922-1992) was a United States Naval Aviation officer and a polar explorer. He was a member of the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition of 1946-1948 and later served as the American Executive Officer at a joint American-British weather observation station at Resolute Bay, Canada. In 1950 the Navy recalled him to active duty with the rank of lieutenant, and he participated in Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica in the 1950s. He was also involved in the recovery of Gemini IV, and he taught courses on civil-military relations at the Naval War College. Fiske retired from the Navy with the rank of captain in 1974.
Content Description
The C.O. Fiske collection contains material about Fiske’s life, naval career, and polar explorations. The material includes artifacts, correspondence, research and subject files, and photographs regarding explorations in the Arctic and Antarctica. Also included are academic materials for the Naval War College, publicity materials about NASA and the recovery of Gemini IV, and personal materials.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright Information and Use AgreementsThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Per donor agreement, correspondence between Clarence O., Helen U., and Joyce C. Fiske and any of their other correspondents, may not be published during their separate lifetimes without their written consent. In addition, information relating to the joint federal and state income tax returns of Clarence, Helen, and Joyce Fiske may not be published during their lifetimes without their joint written consents or separate consent upon the death of one before the other(s).
Per donor agreement, access to the Remotti letters is limited to serious scholars.
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 C.O. Fiske at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from C.O. Fiske, 1987-1988.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Loreley Moore and Cynthia Choy, 1987 and 1990.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Meteorology -- Research -- Canada, Northern
Corporate Names
- Gemini Project
- Naval War College (U.S.)
- Operation Deep Freeze
- Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition (1946-1948)
- United States. Naval Aviation Corps
Geographical Names
- Antarctica
