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Myron E. Hamilton papers, 1935-2021

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hamilton, Myron E.
Title
Myron E. Hamilton papers
Dates
1935-2021 (inclusive)
Quantity
.55 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Collection Number
12861
Summary
Myron Edward Hamilton was a United States sailor from Wyoming. Collection contains biographical information, photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and books regarding Hamilton’s experiences in the United States Navy.
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

Myron Edward Hamilton was a United States sailor from Wyoming. He was born on April 7, 1910, in Longmont, Colorado and his family moved to the Worland/Ten Sleep, Wyoming area when he was young. Hamilton joined the United States Navy in 1934 and served in World War II and the Korean conflict. In 1953, he retired after 20 years of service. After retirement from the United States Navy, Hamilton moved to Casper, Wyoming, where he was a warehouse superintendent for the Crane-O’Fallon Co. He passed away at the age of 46, after a sudden illness.

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Content Description

Collection contains biographical information, photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and books regarding Hamilton’s experiences in the United States Navy.

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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

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Steven R. Hamilton in November 2022.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in March 2024.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Myron E. Hamilton at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

    • Description: Biographical file: Myron E. Hamilton (newspaper clippings, certificates, correspondence, and memorabilia)
      Dates: 1935-2021
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Books/Publications:, 1943-1944

      Container: Box 1

      • Description: "The Bluejackets' Manual", United States Navy (2 books)
        Dates: 1943 and 1944
        Container: Box 1, Folder
      • Description: "Van Nostrand's Nautical Manuals: Modern Seamanship" by Austin M. Knight, tenth edition
        Dates: 1943
        Container: Box 1, Folder
      • Description: Yank, The Army Weekly magazine
        Dates: January 6, 1943
        Container: Box 2, Folder
    • Description: Photographs: United States Navy ships
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: U.S.S. Atlanta
      Dates: 1941-1944
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Yearbook: The Call of Duty … Cruise of '52 USS Bremerton
      Dates: 1952
      Container: Box 1, Folder

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Subject Terms

  • Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Naval operations
  • Sailors -- United States
  • World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations

Corporate Names

  • United States. Navy.

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
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