Roland W. Brown papers, 1919-1979
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Biographical material about Roland W. Brown, 1919-1979
- Audiocassette–Side 1: Biography of Roland W. Brown narrated by himself. Side 2: Brief biography of Carvel W. Brown (brother of Roland) narrated by Roland W. Brown. Carvel Brown then provides an account of an elk hunting trip in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in 1915 with his father, sister, and neighbors, 1974
- Biographical material about Roland W. Brown’s parents, 1960
- Roland W. Brown’s travelogues and articles published in Teton Valley newspapers, 1931-1974
- Tetons- and Teton Valley-related newspaper articles and memorial of Willard Roberts Morgan (1896-1973), first white child born in Alta, Wyoming, 1970-1980
- Audiocassette with narration by Roland W. Brown about early Alta, Wyoming history and early Teton Valley, Wyoming history, 1973
- Jackson, Wyoming promotional and history-related materials, 1923-1967
- Jackson, Wyoming photographs, 1919, undated
- Yellowstone National Park, promotional materials and newspaper articles, 1923-1972
- Promotional materials about Wyoming tourist destinations, 1919-circa 1920s
- Photocopy of trademark for product made from oil in Salt Creek Oil Field, undated
- University of Wyoming Summer School newspaper articles, bulletins, and memorabilia, 1919-1920
- Photographic prints: University of Wyoming Summer School trips,Laramie scenes, and Lincoln County (Wyo.) students, 1919-1920
- Photographic negatives: University of Wyoming Summer School trips,Laramie scenes, and Lincoln County (Wyo.) students, 1919-1920
- Notice of auto license plate colors to brown and gold to celebrate University of Wyoming's 50th anniversary, 1937
- Panoramic print: University of Wyoming Summer School class (Roland Brown marked) (access copy duplicate in box 2), 1922
- Names and Subjects
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Brown, Roland W., 1897-1989
- Title
- Roland W. Brown papers
- Dates
- 1919-1979 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.43 cubic ft. (5 containers)
- Collection Number
- 04459
- Summary
- Materials about Roland W. Brown, the Brown Family, the Teton Valley, and the University of Wyoming.
- 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
The collection is open to the public. The original panoramic photograph can be accessed only with an archivist's permission due to fragility.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Roland W. Brown was born June 12, 1897 in Providence, Utah. In 1898, Brown’s father became the first U.S. Forest Ranger in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and later in Teton Valley. Brown grew up in Teton Valley and was one of the first 8th grade graduates of the Alta, Wyoming school in 1914, subsequently graduating from Teton High School in 1918. He attended the University of Wyoming during the summers from 1919 to 1923 and Albion State Normal School the summers of 1924 and 1925. For the next five years, he was a teacher and school principal at schools in Teton Valley and Jackson Hole. In 1924, his booklet, Souvenir History of Jackson Hole, was published, featuring S.N. Leek’s photographs of Jackson Hole. Brown homesteaded acreage in Teton Valley during his teaching career and, after his teaching career, worked in sales. In 1931, he married Hattie Wainwright (1901-1993). In 1938, Brown became an agent for the Beneficial Life Insurance Company in their Rexburg, Idaho office, where he was employed for more than 40 years. He, his wife, and two daughters traveled extensively in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico. Brown kept notes of their experiences and turned them into travelogues published by local newspapers. Brown and his family were active members of the LDS Church in their region.
Content Description
The Roland W. Brown papers contain biographical materials about Roland W. Brown and family (1919 – 1979), photographs, histories, and promotional materials about Jackson, Wyoming (1919 – 1967), newspaper articles about and histories of Teton Valley (1970 – 1980), tourism brochures and newspaper articles about Wyoming towns and scenic areas (1919 – 1972), and University of Wyoming Summer School bulletins, programs, photographs and other materials (1919 – 1920).
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Roland W. Brown at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Roland W. Brown, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Leslie Waggener in January 2015.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Biographical material about Roland W. BrownDates: 1919-1979Container: Box 1
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Description: Audiocassette–Side 1: Biography of Roland W. Brown narrated by himself. Side 2: Brief biography of Carvel W. Brown (brother of Roland) narrated by Roland W. Brown. Carvel Brown then provides an account of an elk hunting trip in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in 1915 with his father, sister, and neighborsDates: 1974Container: Box 3
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Description: Biographical material about Roland W. Brown’s parentsDates: 1960Container: Box 2
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Description: Roland W. Brown’s travelogues and articles published in Teton Valley newspapersDates: 1931-1974Container: Box 1
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Description: Tetons- and Teton Valley-related newspaper articles and memorial of Willard Roberts Morgan (1896-1973), first white child born in Alta, WyomingDates: 1970-1980Container: Box 1
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Description: Audiocassette with narration by Roland W. Brown about early Alta, Wyoming history and early Teton Valley, Wyoming historyDates: 1973Container: Box 3
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Description: Jackson, Wyoming promotional and history-related materialsDates: 1923-1967Container: Box 2
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Description: Jackson, Wyoming photographsDates: 1919, undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Yellowstone National Park, promotional materials and newspaper articlesDates: 1923-1972Container: Box 1
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Description: Promotional materials about Wyoming tourist destinationsDates: 1919-circa 1920sContainer: Box 2
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Description: Photocopy of trademark for product made from oil in Salt Creek Oil FieldDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: University of Wyoming Summer School newspaper articles, bulletins, and memorabiliaDates: 1919-1920Container: Box 1
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Description: Photographic prints: University of Wyoming Summer School trips,Laramie scenes, and Lincoln County (Wyo.) studentsDates: 1919-1920Container: Box 2
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Description: Photographic negatives: University of Wyoming Summer School trips,Laramie scenes, and Lincoln County (Wyo.) studentsDates: 1919-1920Container: Box 4
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Description: Notice of auto license plate colors to brown and gold to celebrate University of Wyoming's 50th anniversaryDates: 1937Container: Box 2
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Description: Panoramic print: University of Wyoming Summer School class (Roland Brown marked) (access copy duplicate in box 2)
Restricted: Original panoramic photograph in box 5 can be accessed only with an archivist's permission due to fragility.
Dates: 1922Container: Box 5 [Restricted]
