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John D. Sharsmith Geomorphologic and Vegetational Time-Lapse Photography at Sand Creek, Albany County, Wyoming and Larimer County, Colorado Papers, 1989-1990
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Sharsmith, John D.
- Title
- John D. Sharsmith Geomorphologic and Vegetational Time-Lapse Photography at Sand Creek, Albany County, Wyoming and Larimer County, Colorado Papers
- Dates
- 1989-1990 (inclusive)19891990
- Quantity
- .25 cubic ft.
- Collection Number
- 03750
- Summary
- Typescript masters thesis on photographic reoccupation of Sand Creek area to study geomorphic and vegetative change from 1897 to 1989.
- 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
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Masters thesis study of geologic sites first photographed by Wilbur C. Knight, 1897-1902, then repeated by John D. Sharsmith, 1989, to document landscape changes at the various sites. Vegetative changes occurred, most often, at twice the rate of geomorphic and considered independent of geomorphic change.
Thesis manuscript contains chapter discussions on the nature of landscape photography, rephotographic process, geology, plant life and climate of Sand Creek area; an explanation, analysis and significance of the study; forty-seven matched pair photographs; eleven sites photo documented for possible change; photo negatives and site maps.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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, John D. Sharsmith Papers, 1989-1990, Collection Number 03750, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by John D. Sharsmith at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationPapers received from John D. Sharsmith in 1990.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Rita Burleson in June 2004.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Background and Study Explanation | 1989-1990 |
| Folders | |||
| 2-3 | Matched Pair Photographs | 1989-1990 | |
| Folder | |||
| 4 | Study Analysis and Significance | 1989-1990 | |
| 5 | Photo Negatives and Maps | ||
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Geomorphology--Colorado--Larimer County.
- Geomorphology--Wyoming--Albany County.
- Landscape change--Colorado--Larmier County.
- Landscape change--Wyoming--Albany County.
- Repeat Photography--Colorado--Larimer County.
- Repeat Photography--Wyoming--Albany County.
- Vegetation and climate--Colorado--Larimer County.
- Vegetation and climate--Wyoming--Albany County.
Geographical Names
- Sand Creek--(Colo. and Wyo.)
Processed by Rita Burleson
2005
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