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Russell D. Lamb papers, 1959-2006

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Lamb, Russell D.
Title
Russell D. Lamb papers
Dates
1959-2006 (inclusive)
Quantity
40.64 cubic ft. (41 boxes)
Collection Number
12917
Summary
Russell D. Lamb (1929–2009) was an American photographer known for his landscape and nature photography. This collection contains a portfolio of photographic images captured by Russell D. Lamb, including color transparencies, color slides, negatives, and signed copies of both volumes one and two of his book Wyoming.
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

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

Russell D. Lamb (1929–2009) was an American photographer known for his landscape and nature photography. He studied at the Famous Photographers School in New York, where he trained under prominent photographers such as Richard Avedon, Joseph Costa, Arthur d’Arazien, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Philippe Halsman, Irving Penn, Bert Stern, and Ezra Stoller. Over a career that spanned more than thirty years, Lamb received awards of excellence from Victor Hasselblad and Linhof Technika. His work appeared in a variety of national publications including Sunset Magazine, TimeLife books, Popular Photography, Modern Maturity, and Condé Nast publications, and was also featured by organizations such as the Sierra Club and National Wildlife. In addition to his editorial work, Lamb authored several photography books, including Wyoming (Volumes One and Two), published by Graphic Arts Books.

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Content Description

This collection contains a portfolio of photographic images captured by Russell D. Lamb spanning a time of forty years, starting in the 1960s. Included are color transparencies, color slides, negatives, and signed copies of both volume one and two of his book Wyoming. The photographic transparencies contain images of the landscape and peoples of Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Robert Lamb in April 2024.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Brittany Heye in March 2025.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Russell D. Lamb at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Photographers--United States.
  • Photographers--West (U.S.)
  • Photographers.
  • Photography.

Processed by Brittany Heye
2025

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