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 predominately of 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 an extensive collection of films. The materials relate to public land management wildlife conservation in Alaska, western Wyoming, and the desert Southwest. Rather than being extensive in the topics covered, these papers document in detail a limited number of subjects. Among these are the management of Mt. McKinley National Park, the relationship between livestock and coyotes on the San Carlos Indian Reservation, and the management of wildlife and natural areas in the Jackson Hole and Yellowstone areas. The films document scenic areas all over the world, including South Africa and Ireland. Mildred Capron produced many of them.

29.5 cubic ft. (29 boxes + films)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7254125

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Olaus Johan Murie was born in 1889. His brother, Adolph, was born ten years later. Olaus subsequently worked for such prestigious institutions as the Carnegie Institution and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He was President of the Wilderness Society from 1950-1957 and was active in a variety of conservation societies and biologists' professional organizations. He wrote several books, including "The Elk of North America" and "A Field Guide to Animal Tracks". Olaus died on October...