Inez and Walter Lowdermilk papers, 1927-1966
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lowdermilk, W. C. (Walter Clay), 1888-1974
- Title
- Inez and Walter Lowdermilk papers
- Dates
- 1927-1966 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 4.05 cubic ft. (9 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03049
- Summary
- Walter Clay Lowdermilk was an early American environmentalist and the first forester to receive his Ph.D. from the University of California. Collection contains articles, magazines, and reports pertaining to the Lowdermilks work.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Walter Clay Lowdermilk (1888-1974) was an early American environmentalist and the first forester to receive his Ph.D. from the University of California. Among his international accomplishments, Lowdermilk taught forestry at the University of Nanking in China – and working to address the famine problem in the country – and designed the Jordan Valley Authority Power and Irrigation Plant in Israel. He served as Assistant Chief of the United States Conservation Service for fifteen years.
Inez Marks Lowdermilk (1890-1989) travelled to China on her own in 1916 as a missionary and stayed until 1921. While there, she opened numerous schools for girls and advocated for the unbinding of girls’ feet. After marrying Walter, Inez played a role in his work. Together they travelled to over 40 countries and had a part in the creation of the State of Israel.
Content Description
Collection contains 126 articles, various magazines, 20 reports, and 2 bound volumes of reports and articles on worldwide land and water use that aided the Lowdermilks in their international work.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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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.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
This material was received from Inez and Walter Lowdermilk in June 1969.
Processing Note
Related Materials
W.C. Lowdermilk papers, 1914-1961, BANC MSS 69/36 c), Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Inez Marks Lowdermilk papers, 1916-1989, 83/103 z, Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
W. C. (Walter Clay) Lowdermilk papers, 1939-1985, BANC MSS 2010/870, Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Walter Clay Lowdermilk papers, MS 597, Manuscripts and Archives Repository, Yale University.
W.C. Lowdermilk papers, 1952-1959, Library of Congress.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Inventories
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list for 9 boxes.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1-9
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Conservation.
- Environmentalism.
- Flood control.
- Forestry.
- Water.
Personal Names
- Lowdermilk, Inez M. -- (Inez Marks), -- 1890-1989.
Geographical Names
- Israel.
- Palestine.
- Syria.
