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Samuel H. Ordway papers, 1913-1972

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ordway, Samuel H. (Samuel Hanson), 1900-1971
Title
Samuel H. Ordway papers
Dates
1913-1972 (inclusive)
Quantity
14.43 cubic ft. (33 boxes)
Collection Number
05003
Summary
The papers of Samuel H. Ordway contain materials relating to his career as a lawyer, conservationist, and civil service reform advocate.
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
Sponsor
The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid has been made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
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Historical Note

Samuel Hanson Ordway, Jr. (1900-1971) was a lawyer, author, and conservationist. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1924 and practiced law in New York City from 1925-1958 and was also a civil service reform advocate in New York City and in the federal government. Ordway was a founder and board member of the Conservation Foundation and wrote several books on conservation, including The Intellect is a Brute (1929), A Conservation Handbook (1949), Resources and the American Dream (1953), and Prosperity Beyond Tomorrow (1956).

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Content Description

Collection contains materials relating to Ordway's role in civil service reform and conservation work including correspondence regarding the Civil Service Reform Association of New York City, the United States Civil Service Commission, and the Conservation Foundation (1939-1971); speeches on civil service; miscellaneous materials relating to the Conservation Foundation (1948-1968); newspaper clippings; photographs of Ordway; the manuscript for The Intellect is a Brute; subject files on conservation, the Conservation Foundation and civil service reform (1913-1968); and 4 scrapbooks.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are several other related archival collections affiliated with Samuel H. Ordway, Jr. including the American Nature Study Society records at Cornell University; the Civil Service Reform Association records also at Cornell University; and the Letters, 1964-1967, to Lewis Mumford at the University of Pennsylvania.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Samuel and Anna (wife) Ordway from 1969-1973.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Kathryn Brooks in February 2012.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Civil service reform -- United States.
  • Conservation of natural resources -- United States.

Corporate Names

  • Civil Service Reform Association (New York, N.Y.)
  • Conservation Foundation.
  • United States Civil Service Commission.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs.
  • Scrapbooks.

Processed by Kathryn Brooks
2012

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