H.T. Person papers, 1903-2010 (bulk 1964-1975)
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Person, H.T. (Hjalmar Thorval)
- Title
- H.T. Person papers
- Dates
- 1903-2010 (bulk 1964-1975) (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.21 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 400050
- Summary
- The H.T. (Hjalmar Thorval) Person papers consist of files, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and photographs that document H.T. Person's work as the dean of engineering, acting president of the University of Wyoming, and work related to the Upper Colorado River Commission.
- 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
H.T. Person was born in South Dakota in 1903. He received a B.S. in civil engineering from South Dakota State College in 1925 and a M.S. in civil engineering from Iowa State in 1927. In 1929, he began working at the University of Wyoming as a professor in the College of Engineering and quickly rose in prominence as a professor, and in engineering societies as an engineer. From 1948-1964, H.T. Person served as the dean of the College of Engineering before retiring. In 1967, the UW President, John E. King, Jr., resigned and Person was called upon to serve as Interim President for the duration of the term, 1967 through 1968. He also worked quite closely with Wyoming water rights and the Upper Colorado River Commission, serving on several boards and giving speeches on the topic until he passed away in 1974.
Content Description
This collection contains day planners with accounting journal entries, photographs - primarily unidentified, and correspondence with personal affiliations, alumni, and engineering societies. The collection also includes awards and certificates granted to H.T. Person throughout his life, including a binder specifically addressing the Beaver Award. Another substantial part of the collection is documentation relating to the endowment and scholarship created in his name under the College of Engineering. In addition, two speeches and research done by H.T Person on the Upper Colorado River Commission is included within this collection. The collection also contains photographs and biographical information regarding his wife, Maurine Elizabeth (Hollo) Person.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by H.T. Person at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Dick Williams from 2010-2015.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Chelsea Nelson, October 2013 and updated by Jamie Greene in November 2016 and November 2020.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Artifacts: University of Wyoming, Old Timers Club pinDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Awards: Alumni Award to H.T. PersonDates: 1976Container: Box 3
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Description: Awards and CertificatesDates: 1949-1975Container: Box 1-2
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1950-1959Container: Box 1
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Description: Day PlannersDates: 1955 and 1957Container: Box 1
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Description: Degrees of Maurine Elizabeth (Hollo) Person (wife): University of Wyoming, College of Liberal Arts Bachelors degree, class of 1923 and Columbus University, Masters of Arts DegreeDates: 1923 - 1930Container: Box 3
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Description: Engineering Deanship and Honorary PhDDates: 1964-1990 (bulk 1964-1975)Container: Box 1
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Description: Engineering SocietiesDates: 1970-1975Container: Box 1
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Description: H.T Person Endowment, Memorial Scholarship, Homecoming Lecture, and H.T. Person Chair in EngineeringDates: 1968-2010Container: Box 1
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Description: Irrigation Development on Navajo ReservationDates: 1956-1959Container: Box 1
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Description: Newspaper ClippingsDates: 1967-1974Container: Box 1
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Description: Personal and Biographical Information (correspondence, newspaper clippings, a poem regarding H.T. Person, and Sigma Tau)Dates: 1903-1974Container: Box 1
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Description: Photographs: Personal and ProfessionalDates: 1903-1974Container: Box 1
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Description: Photographs: H.T. Person and Maurine Elizabeth (Hollo) PersonDates: 1920-1970Container: Box 3
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Description: Photographs: Portrait of Mrs. H.T. Person (Maurine Elizabeth Hollo)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Publication: "The Wyoming Quill" with article by Maurine Elizabeth Hollo (wife)Dates: 1921Container: Box 3
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Description: University BankDates: 1970-1975Container: Box 1
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Description: University of Wyoming PresidencyDates: 1967-1968Container: Box 1 and 3
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Description: Water Conservation and the Upper Colorado River DivisionDates: 1967-1975Container: Box 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- University of Wyoming. College of Engineering
- University of Wyoming. President's Office
- Upper Colorado River Commission
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
