Albert M. Kirk papers, 1937-1989
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kirk, Albert M.
- Title
- Albert M. Kirk papers
- Dates
- 1937-1989 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .10 cubic ft. (1 box) + 300MB
- Collection Number
- 300045
- Summary
- Collection contains correspondence, applications, notes, and lessons for the Department of Correspondence Study, University of Wyoming forestry course taken by Albert M. Kirk while working for the Civilian Conservation Corps in Flagstaff, Arizona.
- 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
Albert M. Kirk worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps at the Flagstaff, Arizona camp from 1937 until his discharge in 1941. In 1939, while in the C.C.C. he attended a University of Wyoming correspondence course in forestry. From 1943-1945 Kirk served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war he returned to Waco, Texas where he worked for Nabisco as a lead route salesmen for 37 years. Kirk married and had three children, he passed away on June 28, 1997 at the age of 80.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence, applications, notes, and lessons for the Department of Correspondence Study, University of Wyoming forestry course taken by Albert M. Kirk while working for the Civilian Conservation Corps in Flagstaff, Arizona. The collection also contains copies of biographical information and photographs of Kirk while working for the C.C.C. and with his family later in life.
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 Albert M. Kirk at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Preston F. Kirk in February 2018.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in August 2018.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Correspondence Study Department, University of Wyoming, Forestry lessons and notes (taken by Albert M. Kirk)Dates: 1939Container: Box 1
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Description: Correspondence and applications regarding correspondence study course on forestry at the University of Wyoming (scan #'s ah300045_0001-0021)Dates: 1939Container: Digital, ahcdm_300045_001
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Description: Certificate of Discharge from Civilian Conservation Corps (scan #ah300045_0022)Dates: 1941Container: Digital, ahcdm_300045_001
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Description: Photographs of Albert Kirk (scan #'s ah300045_0023-0050)Dates: 1937-1989Container: Digital, ahcdm_300045_001
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Correspondence schools and courses -- Wyoming
- Forestry schools and education
Corporate Names
- Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)
- University of Wyoming. Department of Correspondence Study
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
