Robert D. Dorn and Jane L. Dorn papers

Robert D. Dorn and Jane L. Dorn papers, 1847-2009 (bulk 1972-2009)

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Dorn, Robert D.; Dorn, Jane L.
Title: Robert D. Dorn and Jane L. Dorn papers
Dates: 1847-2009 (bulk 1972-2009) (inclusive)
Date of CollectionDate of Collection
Quantity: 2 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Collection Number: 09811
Summary: The collection contains materials relating to botany and ornithology in the Rocky Mountain West.
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.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Robert and Jane Dorn were American botanists and ornithologists who worked extensively in the Rocky Mountain West. Together and individually they published a number of scientific works, including “Wyoming Birds,” “Vascular Plants of Montana,” and “Growing Native Plants of the Rocky Mountain Area.”

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Robert D. Dorn and Jane L. Dorn papers contain professional files, research files, correspondence, and writings relating to the botanical and ornithological careers of Robert and Jane Dorn. The professional and research files include databases, notes, reports, and printed materials.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in three series.

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Robert D. Dorn and Jane L. Dorn at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Robert D. Dorn and Jane L. Dorn from 1991-2010.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in July 2010.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I. Professional and Research FilesReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1	Bird Data	1978-1999
1	2	Database for "Wyoming Birds,"	1990
1	3	Database for "Wyoming Birds,"	1999
1	4	Fossil Butte Report	1984
	Folders
1	5-7	Notebooks - Ornithology and General Ecology	1967, undated
	Folder
1	8	Photographs, Identified (2) - Jackson Hole and Yellowstone National Park	1985, undated
1	9	Printed Materials - "The Birds of Wyoming," by Wilbur C. Knight (Includes Annotations)	1902
1	10	Printed Materials - "A History of British Birds, Vol. I: Land Birds," (Microfiche)	1847
1	11	Printed Materials - "Some Common Birds: In Their Relation to Agriculture,"	1897
1	12	Printed Materials - "Unknown Plants under Our Noses," from Science News	1999
1	13	Salix Flavonoid Analyses	undated
1	14	Willow Data	1995-2000
1	15	Wyoming Natural Diversity Database - Bird Listing	1999
2	1	Wyoming Native Plant Society	1981-2009

Series II. CorrespondenceReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
2	2	Argus	1973-2002
2	3	Birds	1989-1990
	Folders
2	4-7	General	1975-2009
	Folder
2	8	Plants	1972-1990

Series III. Writings by Robert D. Dorn and Jane L. DornReturn to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
2	9	A Bibliography of Wyoming Ornithology	1976
2	10	A Blueprint to Save our Nation	2009
2	11	Growing Native Plants of the Rocky Mountain Area	2007
2	12	Wyoming Birds (2 Editions)	1990, 1999

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