Samuel Western Papers, 1998-2008
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Western, Samuel
- Title
- Samuel Western Papers
- Dates
- 1998-2008 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .25 cubic ft. (1 box) + 26 MB
- Collection Number
- 12732
- Summary
- Samuel Western was a Wyoming author. This collection contains interview transcripts, a journal entry, correspondence, press clippings, photographs, printed material, and manuscript material related to Western’s life and his book "Pushed Off the Mountain, Sold Down the River: Wyoming's Search for its Soul."
- 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
Samuel Western was born in Vermont in 1956 and eventually moved to Wyoming. He was a university lecturer, poet and U.S. regional correspondent for The Economist. Western was the author of "Pushed Off the Mountain, Sold Down the River: Wyoming's Search for Its Soul" (2003), "Canyons: A Novel" (2005), and "A Random Census of Souls" (2009).
Content Description
This collection contains interview transcripts, a journal entry, correspondence, press clippings, photographs, printed material, and manuscript material related to Western’s life and his book "Pushed Off the Mountain, Sold Down the River: Wyoming's Search for its Soul."
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 Samuel Western at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Samuel Western in 2019.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Krist Jessup in September 2019.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1998-2003Container: Box 1
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Description: Cover imagesDates: 2002Container: Box 1
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Interview transcripts:
Container: Box
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Description: Christopher McKeeDates: July 12, 2001Container: Digital, ahcdm_12732_001
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Description: Dick MaderDates: November 2000Container: Digital, ahcdm_12732_001
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Description: Phil RobertsDates: 2000-2001Container: Digital, ahcdm_12732_001
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Description: Scott FarrisDates: 2000-2001Container: Digital, ahcdm_12732_001
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Description: Warren MortonDates: August 1999Container: Digital, ahcdm_12732_001
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Description: Ann KreilkampDates: November 1999Container: Digital, ahcdm_12732_001
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Description: Roy JordanDates: September 1999Container: Digital, ahcdm_12732_001
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Description: Journal entryDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Press clippingsDates: 2003-2008Container: Box 1
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Description: Press and photographsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: WCH Speaker's BureauDates: 2003Container: Box 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors
Geographical Names
- Wyoming--History--1946-1999
- Wyoming--History--2000-
Titles within the Collection
- Pushed off the mountain, sold down the river: Wyoming's search for its soul
