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Keith M. Cottam papers, 1964-2016

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Cottam, Keith M., 1941-
Title
Keith M. Cottam papers
Dates
1964-2016 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.00 cubic ft. (2 boxes) + 84.6 MB
Collection Number
400047
Summary
Keith M. Cottam was director of the University of Wyoming (UW) Libraries from 1983-2001. Collection contains correspondence, books, and journal articles regarding Cottam's career.
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
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Historical Note

Keith M. Cottam was director of the University of Wyoming (UW) Libraries from 1983-2001. Prior to his tenure at UW he was the library director at Vanderbilt University, assistant director at the University of Tennessee, and head librarian at Brigham Young University. Cottam has served on several boards for library and community projects, been active in professional library associations, and published several articles about librarianship.

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Content Description

This collection contains Cottam's personal professional correspondence dating back to the beginning of his library career in 1964. Topics include job searches, writing and publishing, special projects, conferences, and general letters to and from colleagues. The collection also contains a book and journal articles written by Cottam.

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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

BYU holds a Keith M. Cottam collection of Cycling Club records.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Keith Cottam from 2014-2016.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in October 2016 and updated in June 2017.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

    • Description: Articles on bicycling by Keith Cottam, "America: The Datsun Student Travel Guide" magazines
      Dates: 1974-1975
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Articles on Higher Education by Keith Cottam, "The Graduate: A Handbook for Leaving School" magazines
      Dates: 1974-1975
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Articles on Librarianship by Keith Cottam
      Dates: 1967-199
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Bicycle ownership records
      Dates: 2016
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Book: "Writer's Research Handbook: The Research Bible for Freelance Writers" by Keith M. Cottam and Robert W. Pelton
      Dates: 1977
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Correspondence
      Dates: 1964-2006
      Container: Box 1
    • Description: Letters/correspondence to editors on librarianship by Keith Cottam
      Dates: 1967-1984
      Container: Box 2
    • Description: Oral history interview of Keith Cottam, former director of Coe Library, conducted March 11, 2014 (audio MP3).
      Dates: March 11, 2014
      Container: Digital, Folder ahcdm_400047_001
    • Reports, proceedings, special publications by Keith Cottam:

      Container: Box

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Subject Terms

  • Academic librarians.
  • Academic libraries.
  • Librarians' writings.
  • Library science.

Corporate Names

  • University of Wyoming. Libraries.
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