Medicine Bow Wind Project Records, 1980-2007
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Medicine Bow Wind Project
- Title
- Medicine Bow Wind Project Records
- Dates
- 1980-2007 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- 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
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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
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.
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.
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, Medicine Bow Wind Project Records, Collection Number 11405, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by the Medicine Bow Wind Project at the date of accessioning.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe 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 InformationThe material was accessioned by Mary Ann Meyer. More detailed processing is not anticipated at this time.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accretion 11405-04-04-02
This material has been archivally housed but has not been organized.
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Description: Wind-Hydroelectric Energy Integration Project, SVU Hamilston Standard (2 folders)Dates:Container: Box 1
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Description: HS, Quarterly MeetingsDates:Container: Box 1
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Description: Wind-Hydroelectric Energy Integration Project, HAM, STD Monthly ReportsDates:Container: Box 1
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Description: Wind-Hydroelectric Energy Integration Project, SVU Boeing, Folder 1Dates:Container: Box 1
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Description: H.S. Test ProceduresDates:Container: Box 1
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Description: Wind-Hydroelectric Energy Integration Project, General File 1Dates:Container: Box 1
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Description: Wind-Hydroelectric Energy Integration Project, Monthly Progress ReportsDates:Container: Box 1
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Description: Wind-Hydroelectric Energy Integration Project, 34.5 KV Transmission LineDates:Container: Box 1
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Description: Wind-Hydroelectric Energy Integration Project, Crossing AgreementsDates:Container: Box 1
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Description: PamphletsDates:Container: Box 1
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Accretion 11405-05-09-30
This material has been archivally housed but has not been organized.
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Description: 100 Blades, Supers & Spare, DWGSDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: 100 Blades, Blade Access Device, SPIDER, SparesDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: 110 HUBDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: 120 PITCHDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: 130 Bedplate, SparesDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: 130 BedplateDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: 140 Primary ShaftDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: 150 Gear BoxDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: 160 Secondary Shaft, Superseded & SparesDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: 170 GeneratorDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: 180 YAW MechanismDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: 190 Hydraulic Sys., 100/999, Superseded & SparesDates:Container: Box 2
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Description: 190 Hydraulic 200000 UpDates:Container: Box 2
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Accretion 11405-06-11-12
This material has been archivally housed but has not been organized.
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Description: Hamilton Standard Drawings (KKRV) Master Copies, undatedContainer: Box 2A
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Description: Boeing MOD2, Drawings #2, undatedContainer: Box 2B
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Description: Hamilton Standard Drawings (KKRV) Master Copies, undatedContainer: Box 3-4
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Description: Hamilton Standard Drawings, undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: NTS-4: Operation & Troubleshooting Manual, Vol. I and II, Final Report, March 1987Container: Box 6
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Description: Hamilton Standard Drawings (Superseded and Spare Copies), undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Hamilton Standard Aperture Cards, undatedContainer: Box 7A
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Accretion 11405-07-05-28
This material has been archivally housed but has not been organized.
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Description: Hamilton Standard Drawings (Superseded and Spare Copies), undatedContainer: Box 8
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Description: Electronic Manuals, WTS-4, undatedContainer: Box 9-10
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Description: WTS-4, Maintenance Manual, Vol. II-VI (Spare Copies), undatedContainer: Box 11
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Description: General Files, WTS-4, undatedContainer: Box 12
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Description: General Files, undatedContainer: Box 13
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Description: Wind Energy Weekly, American Wind Energy Association, 1987-2004Container: Box 14
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Description: AWEA Windletter, Wind Energy Weekly, Science & Technology in Review, 1980-2007Container: Box 15
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Description: Boeing 2500 KW Wind Turbine (MOD-2), General Files, undatedContainer: Box 15A
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Accretion 11405-07-09-17
This material has been archivally housed but has not been organized.
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Description: Wind Power Monthly, 1989-2002Container: Box 16
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Description: Bowing Drawings #1, undatedContainer: Box 17
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Description: Hamilton Standard WTS-4, Turbine Operation Troubleshooting Manuals, Vol. I-II with changes, undatedContainer: Box 18
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Accretion 11405-07-11-30
This material has been archivally housed but has not been organized.
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Description: Wind Power Monthly and other newsletters, 1985-2007Container: Box 18A
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Description: Hamilton Standard WTS-4, Operation and Troubleshooting Manual, Vol. I -II, Change 3, undatedContainer: Box 18B
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Description: Hamilton Standard WTS-4, Maintenance Manuals, Control Room Copy, Vol. IV-VI, undatedContainer: Box 19
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Description: Hamilton Standard WTS-4, Maintenance Manuals, Spare Copies, Vol. I-VI, undatedContainer: Box 20
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Description: Meteorological Manuals, undatedContainer: Box 21
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Description: General Site Files, undatedContainer: Box 22
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Description: WAPA, Meter Reading, Wind Speed Data, Standards and Specifications Files, 1995Container: Box 23
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Additional Container Lists
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Energy conservation..
- Wind power plants -- Wyoming.
Geographical Names
- Carbon County (Wyo.) -- History.
- Medicine Bow (Wyo.) -- History.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- United States -- Department of the Interior -- Water and Power Resources Division.
- United Technologies Corporation -- Hamilton Standard Division.
