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National Outlaw & Lawman Association records, 1775-2007

Overview of the Collection

Creator
National Outlaw & Lawman Association
Title
National Outlaw & Lawman Association records
Dates
1775-2007 (inclusive)
Quantity
20.59 cubic feet (47 boxes)
Collection Number
09030
Summary
Publications, records, and research material of an organization devoted to the study of crime in the American West.
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 National Outlaw & Lawman Association (NOLA) was formed in 1974 to foster an interest and research in outlaws and lawmen of America's Old West and America's current history of crime. NOLA sponsored an annual rendezvous and dedications, celebrations, and memorials throughout the United States. A quarterly magazine was published.

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Content Description

The collection contains correspondence, particularly that of William T. Brannon; organizational records; research and subject files; posters; photographs; handbills; manuscripts; bibliographies; maps; and organizational awards. There are also documents; periodicals; clippings; and several artifacts. Subjects include Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, and the Wild Bunch; Jim East; Wyatt Earp; and the James and Younger brothers. Early settlers, fur traders, freighters and miners are also among the characters described. William Brannon is the most prominently represented crime author in this collection with his manuscripts, service and author's awards, and books included. He was a writer for King Features Syndicate-True Crimes and Mysteries series. A plaque of NOLA Hall of Fame inductees is included in the collection, as well as audiocassettes of board meetings and presentations.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Preservation Note

System Requirements

Interview with Sheriff Donald Cox, 1975 -- Reel-to-reel tape.

Board meetings and presentations -- audiocassettes.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by the National Outlaw & Lawman Association at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The collection was received from the National Outlaw and Lawman Association, 1981-2008.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Jean Henderson in June 1989. The finding aid was encoded and later accretions added by Zachary Carmichael in September 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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