Paul C. Pritchard papers, 1963-1982
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pritchard, Paul C.
- Title
- Paul C. Pritchard papers
- Dates
- 1963-1982 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 3.0 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 08266
- Summary
- Papers of an American conservationist.
- 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
Paul C. Pritchard (b. 1944) was an influential conservationist. He founded National Park Trust, a land conservancy dedicated to protecting America's national parklands. From 1980 to 1997, he was President of National Parks and Conservation Association. Pritchard was also the founding chair of the Climate Institute, and a founder of both the U.S. Green Group and the Friends of China's National Parks. A decorated career officer in the US Department of the Interior, Pritchard chaired a Presidential task force and was instrumental in the addition of Alaska national park units. He published more than 100 articles and was selected to write the definition of ‘national park’ for Houghton Mifflin's Encyclopedia of the Environment. Pritchard authored the article celebrating the 75th anniversary of National Park Service for National Geographic Magazine, and through their book division, was credited as the creative force behind Enduring Treasures: National Parks of the World (2000). For his diverse conservation accomplishments, Pritchard received the Secretary of the Interior's Honor Award for Meritorious Service, the Gulf Conservationist Award, and the first Albert Schweitzer Prize in the Humanities in 1986. Pritchard held a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities and a Master of Science in Planning. He was also a decorated Vietnam veteran.
Content Description
The collection contains The collection contains notebooks (1972-1978); correspondence (1977-1978); reprints (1979); documents (1970-1977); newspaper clippings (1982); printed materials (1973-1974); and reports (1963-1976). The collection pertains to the development of the first heritage inventory in the U.S., which was the basis of a contemporary national program by The Nature Conservancy funded by the U.S. Department of the Interior in more than 30 states. It also deals with notes Pritchard collected during his period as the Deputy Director of the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service from 1977 to 1980.
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
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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
- Conservation leadership -- United States.
- Conservation of natural resources.
- Conservation projects (Natural resources) -- United States.
- Conservationists -- United States.
- Natural areas -- Government policy.
- Natural areas -- United States.
Corporate Names
- Climate Institute (Washington, D.C.)
- Green Group (Organization).
- National Park Trust.
- National Parks and Conservation Association.
- Nature Conservancy (U.S.)
- United States. Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service.
