Murie Family papers 1834-1982 (bulk, 1920-1975)

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Murie Family papers 1834-1982 (bulk, 1920-1975)

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The Murie Family Papers consist predominatelyof the professional papers of three famous conservationists, Olaus Murie,Margaret Murie, and Adolph Murie. The collection contains reports,correspondence, memoranda, field notes and journals, publications, and anextensive collection of films. The materials relate to public land managementwildlife conservation in Alaska, western Wyoming, and the desertSouthwest.

29.5 Cubic ft. (29boxes + films)

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6405741

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Murie, Margaret E.

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Murie, Adolph, 1899-1974

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Biologist and naturalist Adolph Murie (1899-1975), half-brother of Olaus Murie, spent his career in government service with the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, from which he retired in 1964. In Alaska, he is best known for his studies of animal populations in Denali National Park and Preserve, particularly wolves. He also conducted wildlife research in areas of Michigan, Wyoming, and Arizona. His work was recognized with the John Burroughs Award, the Wildlife Society Awar...