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Albert M. Kirk papers, 1937-1989

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Kirk, Albert M.
Title
Albert M. Kirk papers
Dates
1937-1989 (inclusive)
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
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

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.

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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.

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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 Albert M. Kirk at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Preston F. Kirk in February 2018.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in August 2018.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Description: Correspondence Study Department, University of Wyoming, Forestry lessons and notes (taken by Albert M. Kirk)
    Dates: 1939
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Correspondence and applications regarding correspondence study course on forestry at the University of Wyoming (scan #'s ah300045_0001-0021)
    Dates: 1939
    Container: Digital, ahcdm_300045_001
  • Description: Certificate of Discharge from Civilian Conservation Corps (scan #ah300045_0022)
    Dates: 1941
    Container: Digital, ahcdm_300045_001
  • Description: Photographs of Albert Kirk (scan #'s ah300045_0023-0050)
    Dates: 1937-1989
    Container: Digital, ahcdm_300045_001

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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
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