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Carl W. Borklund papers, 1960-1987
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Borklund, Carl W.
- Title
- Carl W. Borklund papers
- Dates
- 1960-1987 (inclusive)19601987
- Quantity
- 8.37 cubic feet (9 boxes) + microfilm.
- Collection Number
- 09574
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Carl Wilbur Borklund (1920- ) served as editor and publisher of "Armed Forces" magazine from 1955-1960. In 1968 he founded "Government Executive" magazine and was its editor and publisher until 1987. Borklund is also the author of the books "Men of the Pentagon: From Forrestal to McNamara" (1966) and "The Department of Defense" (1968).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains correspondence (1964-1987) mostly regarding Borklund's work with "Government Executive" (1969-1987); subject files with correspondence, budgets, reports, financial and legal materials of "Government Executive" magazine and a daily log for Scot Macdonald, the periodical's first editor (1969-1972); pen and ink drawings that appeared in "Government Executive" (1968); and 17 35 mm positive microfilm reels of "Government Executive" (1968-1986).
Collection also includes photographs of the Pentagon; research files on national security and government management used to write his two books (1960-1987); speeches (1963-1966); 1 vhs videocassette of a government and industry workshop with Borklund serving as a commentator (ca. 1982); and transcript of an interview with James Beggs, an administrator with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Preservation Note
System RequirementsWorkshop -- videocassette -- vhs.
"Government Executive" magazine -- microfilm -- 35 mm.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Carl W. Borklund at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationNames and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Industrial policy -- United States.
- Journalism -- Editing -- United States.
- Journalism -- United States.
- National security -- United States.
- Periodicals -- Publishing -- United States.
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