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John C. Bellamy papers, 1935-1974

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Bellamy, John C.
Title
John C. Bellamy papers
Dates
1935-1974 (inclusive)
Quantity
11.75 cubic ft. (17 boxes)
Collection Number
400079
Summary
The collection documents the work and research of John C. Bellamy, a research engineer at Cook Electric Research Company and professor at the University of Wyoming. Bellamy's research interests include data recorders, supersonic navigation systems, meteorology, especially water reclamation, and nuclear energy.
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

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

John C. Bellamy (d. 2005) graduated from the University of Wyoming with a B.A. in Civil Engineering in1936 and an M.A. in Physics from the University of Wisconsin. He was an engineer on the Heart Mountain Project, and then a consultant for the U.S. Air Force throughout World War II. From 1947-1960 he was a research engineer for the Cook Electric Research Company's research laboratories. He was a University of Wyoming professor in the College of Engineering from 1960-1981 and president of the University's Natural Resources Research Institute. His research in atmospheric sciences earned many research grants for the University's College of Engineering. He was on the board of Wyoming Electrodata Corporation and the Wyoming Industrial Development Corporation. He researched atmospheric water resources, weather patterns, and telemetry radar systems in Wyoming. His research in nuclear radioactivity enabled him to advise the El Paso Natural Gas Company on their environmental statement on the Wagon Wheel Project in 1972. Among his inventions are a sonic anenometer and an instrument to measure barometric pressure in an airplane. He also developed special surveying procedures and mapping devices.

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Content Description

The John C. Bellamy papers contain information on his research on wind and weather modification analysis, artificial nuclear radioactivity, radar telemetry, electrostatic filter systems for aircraft, flight control display integration systems, and postulated use of artificial nuclear energy. There are telemetry printouts, files on his work on Wyoming Governor's conferences on science and technology in Wyoming, National Science Institute projects, U.S. Government science projects, the Associated Rocky Mountain Universities committees on arid lands and energy resources, symposiums on techniques for space navigation, and plowshare technology, study programs for Wyoming Vocational and Training Schools to manufacture his invention of numerically controlled machinery, the Wyoming Industrial Development Corporation, and the Wyoming Electrodata Corporation (1949-1973). There are also printed studies and reports on weather systems, use of natural resources, and navigation systems from projects that he worked on (1944-1981).

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by John C. Bellamy at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

The collection was gifted by John C. Bellamy in 1981 and Dr. John G.W. Kelley in 2021.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Madison White in June 2017 and updated by Jamie J. Greene in October 2023.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Airplanes -- Control systems.
  • College teachers.
  • Hydraulic fracturing.
  • Induced radioactivity.
  • Meteorology -- Research.
  • Navigation (Astronautics)
  • Radar meteorology.
  • Research in reduced gravity environments.
  • Weather control.

Corporate Names

  • Associated Rocky Mountain Universities.
  • University of Wyoming. College of Engineering.
  • University of Wyoming. Dept. of Atmospheric Resources.
  • University of Wyoming. Natural Resources Research Institute.

Processed by Madison White
2017

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