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Robert West Howard papers, 1666-1985 (bulk 1950-1970)

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Howard, Robert West, 1908-
Title
Robert West Howard papers
Dates
1666-1985 (bulk 1950-1970) (inclusive)
Quantity
16.57 cubic ft. (36 boxes) + 1 envelope
Collection Number
01138
Summary
Contains materials generated by Robert West Howard, writer and journalist of various topics, especially American history and meat consumption.
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
Sponsor
The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid has been made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
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Historical Note

Robert West Howard (1908-1988), a writer and journalist, first began reporting for various papers in New York City in 1925. From 1935-1937 he served with the Work Project Administration's Federal Writers' Project. Howard also served as editor of the Farm Journal from 1938-1943, Pathfinder from 1943-1945, and for the American Meat Institute's literature from 1954-1959. After 1959 Howard wrote over 13 books, including Hoofbeats of Destiny (about the Pony Express), The Horse in America, and This is the West.

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Content Description

Collection contains manuscripts of Howard's works, correspondence, speeches, news clippings and book reviews by or about Howard, reel-to-reel audio tapes of interviews with Howard, and maps, photographs, articles, printed materials, and art used by Howard for research and publication.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are several other small archival collections related to Robert West Howard at the New York State Library, University of Oregon, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of the Pacific.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Robert West Howard from 1962-1986.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Kathryn Brooks in December 2011.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Agriculture -- United States -- 20th century.
  • History -- West (U.S.)
  • Horses -- United States.
  • Pony Express.
  • Western stories.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Manuscripts.
  • Maps.
  • Oral histories.
  • Photographs.

Processed by Kathryn Brooks
2011

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