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Finis Mitchell papers, 1949-1989

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Mitchell, Finis
Title
Finis Mitchell papers
Dates
1949-1989 (inclusive)
Quantity
39.55 cubic ft. (46 boxes)
Collection Number
03190
Summary
Finis Mitchell was a photographer, mountain climber, and conservationist in Wyoming. Collection contains biographical information, clippings, postcards, photographs, slides, negatives, videotapes, and audio tapes regarding his personal life and work as a photographer of Wyoming landscapes.
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.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Finis Mitchell (1901-1995) was a mountain climber and photographer who created many postcard views of Wyoming's Wind River mountain range. He came to Wyoming with his parents in 1906 and began climbing in 1909. He became an expert on the Wind River back country, naming many of the trails. About 1920 he began carrying camera equipment with him. In 1962 he started a postcard business to sell copies of some of the thousands of slides he had taken of the area.

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Content Description

The collection contains photographs, slides, postcards, and negatives taken by Finis Mitchell of scenery in and near the Wind River Range, Bridger Wilderness,Teton Range, and wildlife in Wyoming. Some photographs were annotated by Mitchell to describe the location and circumstances of each shot. In addition, there is biographical material such as newspaper and magazine clippings about Finis Mitchel, his book "Wind River Trails," writings and poetry by Finis Mitchell, and the camera equipment he used.

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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.

Alternative Forms Available

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~148~148.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Finis Mitchell at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Finis Mitchell in 1970-1992, Charmaine Delmatier in 2013, and Anna M. Dew (daughter) in 2015.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in November 2015.

Select materials from the collection were digitized by Holly Wood, Kathy Gerlach, and Brittany Morton from 2016-2019.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Landscape photography -- Wyoming.
  • Mountaineering -- Wind River Range (Wyo.)
  • Photographers -- Wyoming.
  • Photography -- Wyoming.

Geographical Names

  • Bridger Wilderness (Wyo.)
  • Teton Range (Wyo. and Idaho)
  • Wind River Range (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Photographs.
  • Slides (photographs)

Processed by Jamie J. Greene
2015

CC Attribution
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