Carl W. Borklund papers, 1960-1987

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Borklund, Carl W.
Title
Carl W. Borklund papers
Dates
1960-1987 (inclusive)
Quantity
8.37 cubic feet (9 boxes) + microfilm.
Collection Number
09574
Summary
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.

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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.

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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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Preservation Note

System Requirements

Workshop -- videocassette -- vhs.

"Government Executive" magazine -- microfilm -- 35 mm.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Carl W. Borklund at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

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