Louis Klewer papers, 1917-1983
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Klewer, Louis.
- Title
- Louis Klewer papers
- Dates
- 1917-1983 (inclusive)19171983
- Quantity
- 11.04 cubic feet (10 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 10956
- 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
Louis Klewer (1900-1983) was a journalist and outdoors writer during the twentieth century. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Klewer attended the University of Toledo from 1920 to 1923, then worked for the "Toledo Times" as sports editor. He became Outdoor Editor of the "Toledo Blade" in 1924 and enjoyed a long career with this newspaper (1924-1983), becoming a noted outdoors writer through his regular outdoors column. Klewer was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and becoming a Toledo, Ohio field director in 1918 and a member of the council in 1930. In addition to his work with the "Toledo Blade" and the Boy Scouts of America, Klewer served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War I (1918-1919) and served in Europe with the American Red Cross during World War II (1943-1946), where he was awarded a Bronze Star. He was also an avid world traveler, a member of the Explorers Club, and an avid fis herman.
Content Description
Collection contains several scrapbooks created by Louis Klewer, including those concerning his outdoor columns for the "Toledo Blade", Camp Cohn Boy Scout Camp in Toledo, Ohio, and his service in Europe with the American Red Cross during World War II. Collection also contains Klewer's photographs and photograph negatives (including images of Klewer and his family, his outdoor activities, his Boy Scout activities, and his world travels), slides (including images of Klewer's outdoor activities and world travels), and several 16 mm films of Klewer's world travels. Clippings of Klewer's columns in the "Toledo Blade", Boy Scout diary, award certificates, a few printed materials, and a number of artifacts are in this collection as well.
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
Preservation Note
System RequirementsLouis Klewer's travel movies -- Motion pictures -- 16 mm.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Louis Klewer at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationNames and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- International travel.
- Journalism, Outdoor -- United States -- 20th century.
- Journalists -- United States -- 20th century.
- Nature conservation -- United States -- 20th century.
- Newspaper editors -- United States -- 20th century.
- Outdoor writers -- United States -- 20th century.
- Scouting (Youth activity) -- United States -- 20th century.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Europe.
Corporate Names
- American Red Cross.
- Boy Scouts of America.
Form or Genre Terms
- Motion pictures.
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
Titles within the Collection
- Toledo blade.
