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University of Wyoming. Department of Atmospheric Science records, 1960-2021

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Wyoming. Department of Atmospheric Science
Title
University of Wyoming. Department of Atmospheric Science records
Dates
1960-2021 (inclusive)
Website capture 2021-ongoing (inclusive)
Quantity
13.28 cubic ft. (14 boxes) + website
Collection Number
550004
Summary
Collection contains department records, photographs, negatives, slides, website crawls, and scrapbooks regarding the activities and research of the University of Wyoming, Department of Atmospheric Science.
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

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 University of Wyoming, Department of Atmospheric Science was established in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences to educate and research climate, high-impact weather, and air quality. They became leaders in airborne atmospheric research through the development of the UW King Air research aircraft facility, started in the 1960’s. It was a cornerstone of their observational facilities, with field campaigns across the US and internationally.

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Content Description

Collection contains department records, photographs, negatives, slides, website crawls, and scrapbooks regarding the activities and research of the University of Wyoming, Department of Atmospheric Science.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from University of Wyoming. Department of Atmospheric Science from July 2020-April 2024 and the University of Wyoming. Coe Library in September 2024.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in November 2021 and updated in November 2025.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by University of Wyoming. Department of Atmospheric Science at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Air quality -- Study and teaching (Higher)
  • Atmospheric science -- Study and teaching (Higher)
  • Climate -- Study and teaching (Higher)
  • Weather -- Study and teaching (Higher)

Corporate Names

  • University of Wyoming. College of Engineering and Applied Science

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
  • Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
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