View XML QR Code

John Nutter papers, 1977-2023

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Nutter, John
Title
John Nutter papers
Dates
1977-2023 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.00 cubic ft. (1 box) + 10.13 GB
Collection Number
400145
Summary
John Nutter was the Staff Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs at the University of Wyoming. This collection contains information about student affairs and scholarships on campus, events and art on campus, as well as digital material relating to the relationship between University of Wyoming and Shanghai University.
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
Return to Top

Historical Note

John Nutter was the Staff Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs at the University of Wyoming. He began his tenure at UW in 1984 as the administrative assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs and later served as Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships. During his career, Nutter contributed to numerous university initiatives, including chairing Staff Senate, participating in the Institutional Review Board, coordinating international exchanges, and administering both the Northern Arapaho Endowment and the Chief Washakie Endowment Scholarship programs. He also chaired the dedication committee for the Chief Washakie “Battle of Two Hearts” statue. Beyond the university, Nutter served as treasurer for the Rocky Mountain Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and was inducted into its Hall of Fame. He was active in the Laramie community through the Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Laramie Plains Museum, and Wyoming Territorial Prison events.

Return to Top

Content Description

This collection contains information about American Indian education at the University of Wyoming, about events on the UW campus, about the Chief Washakie Statue and the Student Union Mural, and about student affairs on campus. Also included is scholarship information, photographs, and publications related to scholarships and institutes at the university. There are CDs related to the partnership between UW and Shanghai University, as well as DVDs related to both the Washakie Statue and the mural in the Student Union.

Return to Top

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.

Restrictions on Use

Statement on Potentially Harmful Language and Images Found in Collections

The American Heritage Center aspires to approach all areas of our work in ways that are respectful to those who create, use, and are represented in our collections. For a variety of reasons, however, users may encounter offensive or harmful language or images in some of our finding aids, catalogs, and collection materials.

Note that the AHC does not censor or alter contents of the collections as they provide context and evidence of a time, people, place, or event. Therefore, we encourage users to bring questions and concerns about descriptions in our finding aids to our attention via email or anonymous web-form. For more information, read our full statement.

Preferred Citation

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

Return to Top

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from John Nutter in July 2024.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Brittany Heye in June 2025.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by John Nutter at the date of processing.

Return to Top

Detailed Description of the Collection

    • Description: American Indian Education at UW
      Dates: 2003-2023
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: American Indian Education at UW - Chief Washakie Memorial Endowment
      Dates: 2002-2013
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: American Indian Education at UW - General Information
      Dates: 1999-2018
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: American Indian Studies Program
      Dates: 2013-2019
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Artifacts - 100th UW Anniversary Button, 2007 WNIT Basketball Button, and two yellow ribbons
      Dates: 1986, 2007, undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: A/V material - "Battle of the Two Hearts" Chief Washakie Statue at UW DVD
      Dates: 2005
      Container: Box Digital, Folder ahcdm_400145_001
    • Description: A/V material - "Stories of the Student Union Mural, Told by Pete Simpson" DVD and notes
      Dates: March 11, 2011
      Container: Box 1, Digital, Folder ahcdm_400145_002
    • Description: Biographical - John Nutter
      Dates: 2020-2021, undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Biographical - Oscar Roy Hendrix, Director of Student Affairs, 1948-1964
      Dates: 1991
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Campus History - Buildings and Monuments
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Campus History - General
      Dates: 2006-2020
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Chief Washakie Statue "Battle of Two Hearts" - Information and Dedication
      Dates: 2005
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Crane Mural - Wyoming Union (information and dedication)
      Dates: 1985-2003
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Crawford White Eagle - Nomination for UW Honorary Degree
      Dates: 2019
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: High Plains Indian Research Institute
      Dates: 2015-2018
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Invitation - President Jimmy Carter Inauguration Ceremony
      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Luella Galliver Fund
      Dates: 2012-2013
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Native American Education Research and Cultural Center (NAERC)
      Dates: 2006-2021
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Photographs - John Nutter
      Dates: 2005, 2015
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Publication - "American Indian Programs at the University of Wyoming" - a summary by John Nutter
      Dates: 2016
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Publication - Black 14 Social Justice Summer Institute
      Dates: 2013
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Publication - National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (article by John Nutter)
      Dates: 1988
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Publication - "Profiles in Scholarships" (biographies of named UW Scholarships) by John Nutter
      Dates: 1994
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Publication - Wind River Reservation Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
      Dates: 1999
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Shanghai University - UW Committee and Trips, 2015-2018

      Container: Box 1, Folder

    • Description: Student Affairs - Information about Office
      Dates: undated
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Tobin Memorial and Rosemarie Martha Spitaleri Awards
      Dates: 2016-2018
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Washakie Center (UW Cafeteria) Grand Opening of Remodeled Facility
      Dates: 2003
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Wind River Reservation Education Task Force
      Dates: 2013-2017
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Wyoming Territorial Prison - Clippings and other publications
      Dates: 1988-1992
      Container: Box 1, Folder
    • Description: Wyoming Territorial Prison Corporation - Correspondence and meeting minutes
      Dates: 1986-2000
      Container: Box 1, Folder

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Black 14 (Laramie, Wyo.)
  • Education.
  • Northern Arapaho Tribe

Corporate Names

  • Shanghai da xue
  • University of Wyoming.
  • University of Wyoming. Office of Student Affairs
  • University of Wyoming. Office of Student Financial Aid
  • Wyoming Territorial Prison Corporation

Geographical Names

  • Laramie (Wyo.)
  • Wind River Indian Reservation (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
  • Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
  • Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site (Wyo.)
Loading...
Loading...