Wilbur Brice O'Brien papers, 1936-1978
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- O'Brien, Wilbur Brice.
- Title
- Wilbur Brice O'Brien papers
- Dates
- 1936-1978 (inclusive)19361978
- Quantity
- 1 cubic foot (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 08708
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Wilbur Brice O'Brien (1921-1982) served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II as a bomber pilot and was shot down over France in 1944. He spent 11 months as a prisoner of war before being freed in 1945. O'Brien served as legal counsel for the National Coal Association from 1946-1957 and the American Mining Congress from 1957-1963.
Content Description
Collection contains materials relating to O'Brien's p.o.w. experience and legal career including a diary and letters sent by O'Brien to his wife as a p.o.w. (1944-1945); reminiscences concerning growing up in South Dakota, serving with the Civilian Conservation Corps, being a pilot and a p.o.w. in World War II and an attorney for the National Coal Association (1978); and miscellaneous biographical information (1936-1954, 1963).
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
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Practice of law.
- Prisoners of war -- Germany.
- Prisoners of war -- United States.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons, German.
Corporate Names
- Civilian Conservation Corps (U.S.)
- National Coal Association.
Geographical Names
- South Dakota.
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
Occupations
- Lawyers.
