Bob Wakefield papers - Archives West (original) (raw)

Overview of the Collection

Creator

Wakefield, Bob

Title

Bob Wakefield papers

Dates

1911-2006 (inclusive)

Date of CollectionDate of Collection

Quantity

cubic ft. (8 boxes)

Collection Number

11191

Summary

The Bob Wakefield Papers consist of manuscripts, subject files, photo files, and audio-visual materials that span Bob Wakefield's career as a broadcast journalist, a journalism professor, and as an author.

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

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages

English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Robert "Bob" Wakefield was born in Sheridan, Wyoming, in 1939. After attending Sheridan College, Wakefield joined the U.S. Army where he served in Europe. Upon returning to Wyoming he became a radio announcer for KROE in Sheridan. At KROE he hosted the popular "KROE Road Show." He continued his education and graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1967 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. After graduating he went to Casper where he became a newsman and photographer for KTWO television. He went on to earn both his master's (1971) and doctoral degrees (1976) from the University of Colorado at Boulder in the areas of journalism and communications. In 1972, he joined the faculty at Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado, where he was a professor of journalism. He also taught at numerous Texas universities including Texas Woman's University, Odessa College, Del Mar College, South Texas Community College, and University of Texas - Pan American. Wakefield was the author of "Trail of the Jackasses" (1968), "Schwiering and the West" (1973), and "Milward L. Simpson: the Fiery Petrel" (2005). In addition to those, he was the author and creator of the "The 21-Day Challenge" (1999), a program and guide designed to help people take control of their lives.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Bob Wakefield Papers consist of subject files, photo files, and audio-visual materials that Bob Wakefield gathered or created to write three non-fiction books. "Trail of the Jackasses" (1968) is about Jean DeHaven and his mule wagon trip across the United States. "Schwiering and the West" (1973) is about noted Wyoming artist Conrad Schwiering, who lived in Jackson and spent much of his time painting scenes of the Teton Range. "Milward L. Simpson: the Fiery Petrel" (2005) is a biography of Milward Simpson who was Wyoming's governor in the 1950s and a U.S. senator in the 1960s. Also contained in the collection are the personal papers of Bob Wakefield. These files mostly relate to his career as a journalism professor at several universities, and as a broadcast journalist. Several biographical and photo files are included, and there are numerous unpublished short stories of his as well as unpublished motion-picture documentaries.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

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, Folder Number, Bob Wakefield Papers, 1911-2006, Collection Number 11191, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Bob Wakefield at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The Bob Wakefield Papers were donated to the American Heritage Center by Bob Wakefield in 1978 and 2006.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by John Richard Waggener, August 2006.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I. Subject Files for BooksReturn to Top

This series contains subject files of materials that Bob Wakefield gathered or created to write three books, "Milward L. Simpson: The Fiery Petrel," "Schwiering and the West," and "Trail of the Jackasses."

Series II. Personal PapersReturn to Top

This series contains the personal papers of Bob Wakefield. Included are files that relate to his academic career as a journalism and communications professor, his acting career, and his career as a writer, broadcaster, and journalist. Also included is biographical material and copies of some of his published and unpublished works.

Series III. Audio-Visual MaterialsReturn to Top

The audio-visual series contains records, audiocassette tapes, reel-to-reel tapes, 3/4 inch videotape, and 16mm motion-picture film. The motion picture films are original productions produced by Wakefield. The audiotapes are original broadcast tapes produced by Wakefield. Finally, there is a series of records and publications done by the Columbia School of Broadcasting in 1970. This communications series was developed and produced in part by Wakefield. The series was put together as an educational tool to help train people to become effective broadcasters.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

• Authors - West (U.S.)
• College teachers
• Journalists - West (U.S.)
• Landscape painters - Wyoming
• Muleteers - United States
• Wagon trains - United States

Personal Names

• Dehaven, Jean, 1928-
• Schwiering, Conrad, 1916-
• Simpson, Milward L. (Milward Lee), 1897-1993

Geographical Names

• Wyoming - History - 1890-1918
• Wyoming - History - 1919-1945
• Wyoming - History - 1946-
• Wyoming - Politics and government

Form or Genre Terms

• Audiotapes
• Motion pictures
• Photographs