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William Frederick Bragg papers, 1918-1996

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bragg, William Frederick, 1922-
Title
William Frederick Bragg papers
Dates
1918-1996 (inclusive)
Quantity
16.00 cubic ft. (19 boxes)
Collection Number
10461
Summary
Bragg wrote about Wyoming history and this collection contains draft manuscripts, publisher correspondence and research files. There is also material from Bragg's involvement in various organizations, teaching at Casper College, and film work. It also contains family and research photographs.
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

William Frederick Bragg was a Western writer, born in 1922 in Wyoming. He served in World War II and Korea as a Marine. He took a BA and MA from the University of Wyoming in History. His thesis was "Sacajawea’s Role in Western History" (1953). Bragg worked for Casper College, retiring in 1987. He was an author of Western fiction and Wyoming history, who published eleven Western books including: "Wyoming’s Wealth: A History of Wyoming" (1976), "Wyoming, Rugged But Right" (1979), and "Wyoming, Wild and Wooly" (1983). The Western Writers Association awarded him the Golden Spur Award in 1983 for "The Ten Sleep Mail", best short nonfiction.

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Content Description

The William F. Bragg collection contains materials related to his writing such as draft manuscripts, correspondence, and research files from the 1950s-1980s. It also includes materials from his involvement with professional organizations such as the Western Writers Association and historical associations. Additionally, it contains material from many other activities that Bragg was involved with such as narrating and producing films on Wyoming history and teaching at Casper College. There are photographs and albums of the Bragg family reflective of their life near Worland, Wyoming in the early 20th century. Finally, there are scrapbooks and newspaper clippings associated with Bragg's achievements as a young man and World War II.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

Donor retains copyright. 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

Arrangement

This collection has been minimally processed and is organized by Bragg's professional and personal activities including writing materials, organizations and associations, film and radio work, and scrapbooks and photographs.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no other known archival collections created by William F. Bragg at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

William Bragg's daughter, Laura Gaddis, donated the collection to the American Heritage Center in August 1996.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Laura Uglean Jackson in June 2008.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Legends -- Wyoming.
  • Western stories -- Wyoming.

Corporate Names

  • Western Writers of America.

Geographical Names

  • West (U.S.) -- History
  • Wyoming -- Historical fiction.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
  • Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photograph albums.
  • Scrapbooks.

Processed by Laura Uglean Jackson
2008

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