Frederic D. Homer papers, 1949-2005 (bulk 1970-2004)

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Frederic D. Homer papers, 1949-2005 (bulk 1970-2004)

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Fred Homer (1939-2006) served as a University of Wyoming political science professor from 1974-2006, where he created the Administration of Justice Program. He authored "Guns and Garlic: Myths and Realities of Organized Crime," "Character: An Individualistic Theory of Politics," "Primo Levi and the Politics of Survival," and "Interpretation of Illness." He was a member of Laramie's City Council (2000-2004) and mayor of Laramie (2002-2004). He was a strong advocate of a public smoking ban, which was introduced and contested during his term. Homer died January 1, 2006 from heart problems.

4 cubic ft. (4 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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University of Wyoming.

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Homer, Frederic D.

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Collection contains materials relating to Homer's professional and civic work, including teaching materials for his University of Wyoming classes, background materials and notes for his books and articles, daily writings on his health following heart bypass surgery, and files on his term and major issues from his term on the Laramie City Council. From the description of Frederic D. Homer papers, 1949-2005 (bulk 1970-2004) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat re...