Eugene W. Burr papers, 1904-1959
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Burr, Eugene W.
- Title
- Eugene W. Burr papers
- Dates
- 1904-1959 (inclusive)19041959
- Quantity
- 19.35 cubic feet (43 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 04090
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Eugene Wyllys Burr (1875-1961), was a lawyer involved with several federal cases involving water rights. He began practicing law in Seattle, Washington, in 1904 and from 1906-1919 he was district counsel for the U.S. Reclamation Service of the Department of the Interior dealing with legal disputes over water rights and the reorganization of federal water projects. From 1920-1947 Burr was on the trial staff of the Federal Trade Commission.
Content Description
Collection contains correspondence (1910-1959); diaries (1926-1945, 1958-1959); court reports of cases that Burr served on (1912-1947); newspaper clippings (1904-1959) and maps of Nevada and Washington state.
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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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.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Practice of law -- United States.
- Water -- Law and legislation -- United States.
- Water resources development -- United States.
Corporate Names
- United States Reclamation Service.
- United States. Federal Trade Commission.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
- Legal papers.
- Maps.
Occupations
- Lawyers.
