Hebard Collection
Overview:
The Grace Raymond Hebard Collection is the Wyoming research library at the University of Wyoming. The Hebard Collection is a comprehensive library of Wyoming print materials including books, maps, state and federal documents and ephemera. The Collection serves as the library of record for University of Wyoming publications and retains the archival copy of all University of Wyoming theses and dissertations.
All books and periodicals in the Collection are cataloged and can be searched in the UW Library Catalog.
"The Hebard Collection is a major research collection of national importance that provides essential service for scholars working in the history and culture of Wyoming and the Mountain Plains West.”
--George Miles, Curator
Western Americana Collection
Beinecke Library, Yale University
Partial support of purchases for the Hebard Collection comes from the friends of the University Libraries and two endowments.
Emmett D. Chisum Endowment
Emmett D. Chisum, Emeritus Library Professor, is recognized by the American Association for State and Local History for his research and writing on Wyoming history.
Contributions to the Emmett D. Chisum Endowment will enrich the UW Libraries for all those who love a life of learning and service to others.
Emil Massa Historical Map Endowment This endowment, established by Mr. Emil Massa, provides income to purchase historic maps for the University of Wyoming Libraries.
Contacts:
The Wyoming Bibliographer is responsible for the acquisition of materials for the Hebard Collection as well as Wyoming-related reference questions.
Hebard Collection Reference email
Tamsen Hert, Wyoming Bibliographer
Collection Development Office, Room 301
University of Wyoming Libraries
P.O. Box 3334
Laramie, WY 82070-3334
307-766-6245
American Heritage Center Reference email
The American Heritage Center staff in the Owen Wister Reading Room are available to assist you.