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University of Wyoming. Alumni Relations records, 1891-1998

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Wyoming. Alumni Relations
Title
University of Wyoming. Alumni Relations records
Dates
1891-1998 (inclusive)
Website capture 2019-ongoing (inclusive)
Quantity
1.18 cubic ft. (4 boxes) + Website
Collection Number
512002
Summary
The University of Wyoming Alumni Association was established March 26, 1895 to create a feeling of allegiance and fellowship among graduates. The collection contains audio tapes, motion picture film, and documents regarding the establishment, creation, and activities of the Alumni Association, as well as access to the archived website.
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

The University of Wyoming Alumni Association was established March 26, 1895. The objective of the association was to create a feeling of allegiance and fellowship among graduates of the University of Wyoming as well as to advance the overall well being, growth, achievement and integrity of the University.

The first positions to be held within the association were honorary chairman, occupied by University of Wyoming graduate D. C. Abrams, along with temporary secretary, filled by graduate Retta Oviatt. The chair then appointed a committee of three graduates, C. D. Oviatt, Nellie Johnson, and Mamie Whiting for the purpose of permanent organization, along with the creation of the constitution and by-laws.

Under the instruction of the Alumni Association president, Dr. S. H. Knight, the first University of Wyoming homecoming was held in 1922. The first magazine associated with the alumni was published in February 1921, also during Knight’s presidency.

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Content Description

The University of Wyoming Alumni Relations Records includes information regarding the establishment and creation of the Alumni Association in 1895. This information will be found in a minute book of association meetings along with miscellaneous notes. This collection includes access to the archived website, which provides more current information about the association.

The collection also contains 29 audiocassette tapes with recorded interviews of University of Wyoming Distinguished Alumni or Medallion Service Award recipients from 1990-1998. The interviews were taped for profiles to be used in the September issue of Alumnews and other related publicity. The content of the interview is a general overview of the individual’s life and career. There is also one audiocassette containing biographies of Laramie residents and the UW Alumni class of 1920.

The films found in box 3 consist of 2 16mm films of University of Wyoming homecomings and the campus from 1947-1950.

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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.

Alternative Forms Available

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu:8180/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~113~113.

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Administrative Information

Preservation Note

System Requirements

Homecomings -- Film -- 16mm.

Award recipients and biographies -- Audiotapes.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by the University of Wyoming, Alumni Relations at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from University of Wyoming, Alumni Relations from 1984-1999.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Emily Benson in May 1999, and updated by Sara Davis in August 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Universities and colleges -- Alumni and alumnae -- Wyoming.

Corporate Names

  • University of Wyoming -- Alumni and alumnae.

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 2000-.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Audiotapes.
  • Motion picture film.

Processed by Emily Benson
2020

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