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Medicine Bow Wind Project Records, 1980-2007

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Medicine Bow Wind Project
Title
Medicine Bow Wind Project Records
Dates
1980-2007 (inclusive)
Quantity
cubic ft. (29 boxes)
Collection Number
11405
Summary
The Medicine Bow Wind Project was intended to utilize wind operated generators near Medicine Bow, Wyoming, to supply electrical power. Collection contains meteorological and technical data, as well as publicity materials.
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

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

The Medicine Bow Wind Project was conceived by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Water and Power Resources Division in 1979. The purpose of the project was to utilize wind operated generators near Medicine Bow, Wyoming, to supply electrical power without burning fossil fuels.

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Content Description

Contains drawings, manuals of operation, troubleshooting, electronics, maintenance, meteorologic, meter reading, wind speed data, along with standards and specifications, aperture cards, monthly newsletters and journals, and general files.

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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, Medicine Bow Wind Project Records, Collection Number 11405, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by the Medicine Bow Wind Project at the date of accessioning.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The Medicine Bow Wind Project records were donated to the American Heritage Center by Bill Young in 2006-2007. The papers arrived in fair to excellent condition and in good order.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The material was accessioned by Mary Ann Meyer. More detailed processing is not anticipated at this time.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Energy conservation..
  • Wind power plants -- Wyoming.

Geographical Names

  • Carbon County (Wyo.) -- History.
  • Medicine Bow (Wyo.) -- History.
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • United States -- Department of the Interior -- Water and Power Resources Division.
    • United Technologies Corporation -- Hamilton Standard Division.
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