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Henry E. Bradshaw papers, 1942-1998

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bradshaw, Henry E., d. 1981
Title
Henry E. Bradshaw papers
Dates
1942-1998 (inclusive)
Quantity
cubic ft. (19 boxes)
Collection Number
08403
Summary
Henry E. Bradshaw (d. 1981) was an outdoor journalist who contributed to "Field & Stream," "Outdoor Life" and "Sports Afield," among other publications. This collection consists of drafts, correspondence, and other materials related to Bradshaw's work. Travel articles Bradshaw wrote with his wife, Vera, as well as articles she wrote alone, are included as well.
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
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Historical Note

Henry E. Bradshaw (d. 1981) was an outdoor journalist who, throughout his long career, contributed to "Field & Stream," "Outdoor Life" and "Sports Afield," among other publications. Bradshaw, along with his wife, Vera Foss Bradshaw, (d. 2006) wrote more than 3,000 outdoor and travel articles. A native of Iowa, Bradshaw graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College in 1931. Bradshaw served as president of the Society of American Travel Writers in 1976.

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Content Description

The Henry E. Bradshaw collection consists of the writing of Henry Bradshaw, articles Bradshaw wrote with his wife, Vera, and articles written by Vera alone. In addition to the articles are slides associated with travel presentations the Bradshaws gave together.

The largest portion of the collection is composed of outdoor journalism articles Henry Bradshaw wrote between 1943 and 1980. In addition to the articles, there is correspondence and other materials related to the articles' publication such as drafts with revisions. Articles Vera Bradshaw wrote alone, along with photographic slides the Bradshaws created for travel presentations, make up the rest of the collection.

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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

Arrangement

The collection is arranged at the series level.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Henry E. Bradshaw at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Vera Foss Bradshaw in 1983 and 2006

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Shaun Hayes in February of 2009.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Fishing -- Periodicals
  • Hunting -- Periodicals
  • Travel -- Periodicals
  • Journalism, Outdoor
  • Outdoor life
  • Travel writers

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Bradshaw, Vera

Processed by Shaun Hayes
2009

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