W. H. Hutchinson papers, 1895-1987
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hutchinson, W. H. (William Henry), 1910-1990.
- Title
- W. H. Hutchinson papers
- Dates
- 1895-1987 (inclusive)18951987
- Quantity
- 36.00 cubic feet (36 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 03533
- 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
W.H. (William Henry) Hutchinson, a noted western historian, was born in Colorado in 1911. Hutchinson served in the merchant marines from 1933-1946, seeing duty in World War II. After being discharged, Hutchinson was a freelance writer until 1959, when he received his M.A. from California State University, Chico. He later served as a professor of history at his alma mater from 1964-1978. Hutchinson was nominated for the pulitzer prize for his biography of Thomas Bard, entitled "Oil, Land, and Politics." Bard was a California Senator and the first president of the Union Oil Company.
Content Description
Collection contains manuscripts of articles and books (1943-1986); research files (1895-1984) on western history, dealing with mining, ranching, Indians, and the Forest Historical Society; correspondence (1950-1984) regarding publications, research and personal matters; subject files from California State University, Chico and on general topics of interest (1960-1987); personal and biographical information (1960-1980); and news clippings (1971-1987).
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
- Indians of North America.
- Mines and mineral resources -- West (U.S.)
- Ranches -- West (U.S.)
Personal Names
- Bard, Thomas Robert, 1841-1915.
- Koerner, W. H. D. (William Henry Dethlef)
Corporate Names
- California State University, Chico.
- Forest History Society.
Geographical Names
- West (U.S.) -- History.
Occupations
- Authors, American.
- College teachers.
- Historians.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Hutchinson, W. H. (William Henry), 1910-1990 : Oil, land and politics.
