Ovid A. Martin papers, 1920-1979
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Martin, Ovid A., 1904-1979.
- Title
- Ovid A. Martin papers
- Dates
- 1920-1979 (inclusive)19201979
- Quantity
- 4.15 cubic feet (8 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 07810
- 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
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Ovid A. Martin (1904-1979) worked as an agricultural reporter for the Associated Press (AP) in Kansas City from 1933-1935. He was transferred to Topeka, Kansas, as an AP correspondent in 1935 and covered Alf Landon's 1936 presidential bid. From 1937-1969 Martin was the AP's reporter for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Content Description
Collection contains materials relating to Martin's career in journalism including subject files with correspondence, research notes and articles written by Martin regarding agriculture and the U.S.D.A. (1920-1979); 6 scrapbooks of articles written by Martin (1934-1939, 1960); miscellaneous press passes, presidential campaign buttons and tickets to Democratic and Republican Party National Conventions (1936-1964); and 12 35 mm slides of Martin.
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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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Agricultural journalism -- United States.
- Journalism -- United States.
Corporate Names
- Associated Press.
- United States. Dept. of Agriculture.
Form or Genre Terms
- Memorabilia.
- Scrapbooks.
- Slides.
Occupations
- Agricultural journalists.
