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Grand Teton National Park collection, 1899-1975

Overview of the Collection

Title
Grand Teton National Park collection
Dates
1899-1975 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.37 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Collection Number
04170
Summary
The collection contains materials on Grand Teton National Park, Including information regarding the development of the park.
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

Grand Teton National Park was established in 1929. Jackson Hole National Monument was added to it in 1943 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Most of the land for the monument was purchased from John D. Rockefeller Jr., according to a plan conceived in 1926-27. Some local citizens objected to the creation of the monument for fear of losing grazing rights or property rights. Others were worried about the loss of tax revenue and feared that special commercial privileges would be given to wealthy interests.

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Content Description

This collection contains ephemera related to Grand Teton National Park and the adjacent Jackson Hole National Monument. Included in the collection are government studies, essays and brochures regarding the development of the park. Also included are photographs and slides of Teton National Park and surrounding landscapes. Although the majority of the images are of natural vistas and wildlife, others are of park employees and visitors, ranches, and dams.

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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

Arrangement

This collection has been processed and divided into two series.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from multiple donors from 1975 through 2010.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Mac Blewer in June of 2010.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • National parks and reserves--West (U.S.).
  • Public lands--Wyoming.

Corporate Names

  • Grand Teton National Park (Agency : U.S.)

Geographical Names

  • Jackson Hole (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming--History--1919-1945.

Processed by Mac Blewer
2010

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