Charles Levendosky Papers, 1960-2003
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Levendosky, Charles, 1936-2004.
- Title
- Charles Levendosky Papers
- Dates
- 1960-2003 (inclusive)19602003
- Quantity
- 67.30 cubic feet (83 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 11445
- Summary
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Preliminary finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Charles Levendosky was a poet and a journalist. He received a degree in physics in 1958 and a degree in mathematics in 1960, both from the University of Oklahoma. He received his masters degree in education in 1963 from New York University. He moved to Casper, Wyoming in 1972 to work for the "Casper Star-Tribune" as a columnist. He became the editor of the editorial page in 1982. His weekly column was distributed by the "New York Times" wire service and appeared in more than 225 newspapers in the United States. His columns earned him a reputation as an expert on first amendment issues. He was also editor of "Cyber Tribune" web site. The web site discussed civil rights, press censorship and the right to free speech. In addition to his career in journalism he was also a published poet. In 1988 Governor Mike Sullivan selected him as Wyoming's Poet Laureate.
Content Description
The Charles Levendosky papers contain professional correspondence (1980-2003), speeches by him (1985-2003), drafts for his column in the "Casper Star-Tribune" (1982-2003), day planners (1987-2003). There are index cards of all the newspapers that carried his column (1970s -2003), files with ideas for his column (1982-2003) and audio cassettes of interviews for his column (1970s-2003). There is also material on his career as a poet. There are early writings of his poems (1960s), working drafts and completed drafts of his poetry (1973-1985), and scrapbooks containing family photographs, poetry notebook, reviews of his book of poetry "Circle of Light", fan letters, and awards (1983-2003).
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
Preservation Note
System RequirementsInterviews by Charles Levendosky of people for his newspaper column -- Audio cassettes.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Charles Levendosky at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Civil rights -- United States -- 20th century.
- Constitutional law -- United States -- 20th century.
- Freedom of speech -- United States -- 20th century.
- Freedom of the press -- United States -- 20th century.
- Journalism -- Wyoming.
- Journalists -- Wyoming.
- Newspapers -- Wyoming.
- Poetry -- Wyoming.
- Poets -- Wyoming -- 20th century.
- Poets laureate -- Wyoming.
- Reporters and reporting -- Wyoming.
Corporate Names
- Casper Star-Tribune (Casper, Wyo.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Audiocassettes.
