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Adrian A. Bantjes papers, 1979-2010

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bantjes, Adrian A., 1959-2010
Title
Adrian A. Bantjes papers
Dates
1979-2010 (inclusive)
Quantity
14.55 cubic ft. (16 boxes) + 6.20 GB
Collection Number
400057
Summary
Contains the professional work of University of Wyoming history professor Adrian A. Bantjes.
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 , Spanish
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Historical Note

Adrian A. (Alexander) Bantjes was an associate professor of history at the University of Wyoming. Born September 19, 1959, in Kingston, Ontario, Bantjes spent most of his early life in the Netherlands, where he received his bachelor's (1980) and masters (1983) degrees in modern history from University Leiden. Bantjes continued with his doctoral studies in Latin American history at El Collegian de Mexico, Mexico City and eventually received his PhD in Latin American history from the University of Texas at Austin (1991).

Bantjes joined the University of Wyoming faculty in 1991, where he taught in the history department and Chicano Studies and American Indian Studies programs. Bantjes's research and teaching focused on modern Latin American history with an emphasis on the political, social, cultural, and religious history of 20th century Mexico. Building on the subject of his doctoral research, the Mexican Revolution (1910-1940), Bantjes published the book, “As If Jesus Walked on Earth: Cardenismo, Sonora, and the Mexican Revolution”. As a result of this work, Bantjes received the Michael C. Meyer Prize in 1997. After completing his book, Bantjes published a series of essays on the cultural revolution in Mexico, highlighting the relationship between state formation and popular religiosity. As an academic pastime, Bantjes was attracted to the cultural history and significance of fly-fishing. He taught one of the first courses on the history of fly-fishing at a U.S. university and published several essays on the history of fly-fishing in the Rocky Mountains. Bantjes was working on a second book at the time of his death in 2010.

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Content Description

This collection documents Bantjes's professional work in physical and digital formats. It comprises his scholarly output, including research, drafts, and final versions of publications and conference presentations primarily about the Mexican cultural revolution and Latin American history and culture. Furthermore, it contains correspondence, printed material, and documents related to his other professional undertakings including documents related to serving on university and professional committees, research grants, and work with colleagues. Also included are syllabi, notes, and research for courses taught at the University of Wyoming.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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Restrictions on Use

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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

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Adrian Bantjes at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Mary Henning in 2012 and 2013 and Michael Brose in 2012.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Laura Uglean Jackson in 2012. Further processing was completed by Renee Barrera and Chelsea Nelson, 2013-2014, and by Bianca Infante De La Cruz in 2018.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • College teachers.

Corporate Names

  • University of Wyoming. Department of History.

Geographical Names

  • Argentina -- History.
  • Latin America -- History -- 20th century.
  • Mexico -- History -- 20th century.
  • Mexico -- History, 1910-1946.
  • Mexico -- Relations -- United States.
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