Thomas J. Larson papers, 1929-circa 1990
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Larson, Thomas J. (Thomas John)
- Title
- Thomas J. Larson papers
- Dates
- 1929-circa 1990 (inclusive)19291999
- Quantity
- 6 cubic feet (6 boxes) + artifacts.
- Collection Number
- 08603
- 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
African travels of Tom Larson manuscript is closed during donor's lifetime.
The use of the field journals on Hambukushu, 1969, 1970 and 1972 requires permission of donor.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Thomas J. Larson (1917- ), an anthropologist and college teacher, spent much of his career in southern Africa, where he studied the Hambukushu (Mbukusha) tribe. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was present at the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December 1941.
Content Description
Collection contains manuscripts, chiefly of articles on the Hambukushu; reminiscences of the Pearl Harbor attack; field journals; an autobiographical account of Larson's African travels; biographical information; newspaper and magazine clippings; and several Hambukushu artifacts including a basket, drum, and headdress. In part, photocopies.
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
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Bantu-speaking peoples.
- Ethnology -- Botswana.
- Mbukushu (African people)
- Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941 -- Personal narratives.
Geographical Names
- Africa -- Description and travel.
- Ngamiland District (Botswana)
Form or Genre Terms
- Artifacts.
- Autobiographies.
- Field notes.
- Reminiscences.
Occupations
- Anthropologists.
