Bell C. McLean papers, 1930s-1963
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McLean, Bell C.
- Title
- Bell C. McLean papers
- Dates
- 1930s-1963 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .45 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 06152
- Summary
- Bell C. McLean was a conservationist and educator. Collection contains photographs and slides, a booklet, a certificate, leaflets, and a cartoon.
- 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Bell C. McLean was a conservationist and educator. He was also involved in the activities of the Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of America.
Content Description
Collection contains photographs of conservation education in schools and in the Boy Scouts; slides and pictures of soil conservation, erosion, and other phenomena in the Dune area of Dalhart, Texas, various soil scientists, geological formations near Thermopolis, Wyoming, and a view of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota; a booklet titled Soil and Water Conservation in Wyoming; a certificate awarded by the Boy Scouts of America to B. C. McLean in appreciation of successful operation of the 1960 Jamboree at Colorado Springs; numerous leaflets concerning water supply and soil conservation in Wyoming and Nebraska; and a cartoon of the U.S. Soil Conservation Service.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
This material was received from Delmar A. Dobkins in June 1976.
Processing Note
Related Materials
There are no known other archival collections created by Bell C. McLean at the date of processing.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Inventories
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list for 1 box.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Education.
- Geology.
- Soil conservation.
Corporate Names
- Boy Scouts of America.
- Girl Scouts of America.
Geographical Names
- Colorado.
- Nebraska.
- South Dakota.
- Texas.
- Thermopolis (Wyo.)
