546 10 9760 https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/daf176c28e0391f755108822eeac4bd1.jpg 7a9b7daf5e712b175708fe65d95ccb7e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tate Geological Museum Records Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/</a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. The material in this collection may be reused so long as attribution is provided to its original source. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1993-2012 Description An account of the resource This collection contains various records, documents, publications, media, and photographs relating to the Tate Geological Museum in Casper, Wyoming from between 1993-2012. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Tate Geological Museum Records, CCA 10.2023.01 . Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCA 10.2023.01 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Casper College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tate Geological Museum Relation A related resource <a href="https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/111" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/111</a> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographic print Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christmas Dinosaur Meet Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/</a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. The material in this collection may be reused so long as attribution is provided to its original source. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1993-2012 Description An account of the resource Undated photograph of children meeting a woman in a dinosaur costume for a Christmas event at the Tate Geological Museum. This collection contains various records, documents, publications, media, and photographs relating to the Tate Geological Museum in Casper, Wyoming from between 1993-2012. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tate Geological Museum Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Tate Geological Museum Records, CCA 10.2023.01 . Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCA 10.2023.01_Christmas Photos_01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Casper College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center) Relation A related resource <a href="https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/111" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/111</a> https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/22d6af9a333ebc85c7554640b59ae517.jpg 40edaca2ff19d4c6a10e951383a677a9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tate Geological Museum Records Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/</a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. The material in this collection may be reused so long as attribution is provided to its original source. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1993-2012 Description An account of the resource This collection contains various records, documents, publications, media, and photographs relating to the Tate Geological Museum in Casper, Wyoming from between 1993-2012. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Tate Geological Museum Records, CCA 10.2023.01 . Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCA 10.2023.01 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Casper College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tate Geological Museum Relation A related resource <a href="https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/111" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/111</a> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographic print Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christmas Dinosaur Meet Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/</a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. The material in this collection may be reused so long as attribution is provided to its original source. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1993-2012 Description An account of the resource Undated photograph of two museum staff or volunteers, one is a woman in a dinosaur costume, the other is a woman in an elf costume for a Christmas event at the Tate Geological Museum. This collection contains various records, documents, publications, media, and photographs relating to the Tate Geological Museum in Casper, Wyoming from between 1993-2012. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tate Geological Museum Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Tate Geological Museum Records, CCA 10.2023.01 . Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCA 10.2023.01_Christmas Photos_02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Casper College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center) Relation A related resource <a href="https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/111" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/111</a> https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/6d044963c66418907128bad857b5fed3.jpg 95cdb2065f6438a65a24dcb889557cc8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tate Geological Museum Records Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/</a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. The material in this collection may be reused so long as attribution is provided to its original source. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1993-2012 Description An account of the resource This collection contains various records, documents, publications, media, and photographs relating to the Tate Geological Museum in Casper, Wyoming from between 1993-2012. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Tate Geological Museum Records, CCA 10.2023.01 . Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCA 10.2023.01 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Casper College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tate Geological Museum Relation A related resource <a href="https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/111" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/111</a> Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographic print Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christmas Dinosaur Meet Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1993-2012 Description An account of the resource Undated photograph of a child meeting a woman in a dinosaur costume for a Christmas event at the Tate Geological Museum. This collection contains various records, documents, publications, media, and photographs relating to the Tate Geological Museum in Casper, Wyoming from between 1993-2012. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tate Geological Museum Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Tate Geological Museum Records, CCA 10.2023.01 . Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCA 10.2023.01_Christmas Photos_03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Casper College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center) Relation A related resource <a href="https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/111" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/111</a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. The material in this collection may be reused so long as attribution is provided to its original source. https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/bed9fd8b93d219fe9ad1bc70e95c86e9.png 3795766ba4b2b5a45bf3fa5d7d2d6df9 https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/eff537a63e537765b724269fbb2361cd.png d4aa5672bfbf3b58e80eafc4567471c2 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Digital Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christmas is coming CC set to open original Christmas show Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <div class="element-text five columns omega"> <p><a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/</a></p> </div> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2020-12-01 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text/Image Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rachelle Trujillo Language A language of the resource ENG Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Chinook Student Newspaper, CCA 08.i.2023.01 WyCaC US. Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Dec_CCChristmasShow_01 Dec_CCChristmasShow_02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PNG Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Casper College https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/0d1617672c9160282ce20e3df3ece457.jpg 343d314f134653643a2d166e62a110ab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charles "Chuck" Morrison Collection Photographs Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/</a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. The Charles "Chuck" Morrison Collection are open for research use and may be reproduced following repository policy. The family expressed that the materials in the collection be made available to the public. The repository will digitize and make materials created by Morrison available to as wide a range of users as possible. It will observe its Publication and Fees policy until it moves these records to the Public Domain on 2061-05-14. Description An account of the resource Photographs from the Charles "Chuck" Morrison Collection accessible through the Casper College Library. The Chuck Morrison Collection includes records from the Cole Creek Wreck including passenger lists, obituaries, and correspondence; records of New York Oil Company in Casper; District Court correspondence and files; Personal Correspondence between Wyoming State Representative Chuck Morrison and other Wyoming Representatives; Chuck Morrison writing to his family and friends, etc ; letters Chuck Morrison received and sent to various ski and outdoor clubs; ski and wildlife magazines; Chuck Morrison's historical stories and articles he wrote while working for the Casper Star-Tribune newspaper; photographs taken and collected by Chuck Morrison of Wyoming's historical sites, churches, neighborhoods, cemeteries, local flora and fauna, etc. ranging from the 1920s to the 1980s; personal photographs of Chuck Morrison's family, property, etc.; boxes of negatives related to the rest of the photos and photo rolls; Chuck Morrison's WWII credentials, awards, and photographs from his time in WWII; a special collection of letters of correspondence between Chuck Morrison, his mother, his father, and his friends, written during his time in World War II; and a special items box containing some of the plaques and awards Chuck Morrison earned over the years for writing, sportsmanship, photography, etc. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Charles "Chuck" Morrison Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Charles "Chuck" Morrison Collection, NCA 01.v.1998.01 WyCaC US. Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NCA 01.v.1998.01 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Casper College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center) Relation A related resource <a href="https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/112" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/112</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1920-1980 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographic print Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Christmas Stockings Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/</a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. The material in this collection may be reused so long as attribution is provided to its original source. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. Undated Description An account of the resource Photograph of two unidentified young girls looking into their Christmas stockings. The photograph can be found in the Charles "Chuck" Morrison Collection accessible through the Casper College Library. The Chuck Morrison Collection includes records from the Cole Creek Wreck including passenger lists, obituaries, and correspondence; records of New York Oil Company in Casper; District Court correspondence and files; Personal Correspondence between Wyoming State Representative Chuck Morrison and other Wyoming Representatives; Chuck Morrison writing to his family and friends, etc ; letters Chuck Morrison received and sent to various ski and outdoor clubs; ski and wildlife magazines; Chuck Morrison's historical stories and articles he wrote while working for the Casper Star-Tribune newspaper; photographs taken and collected by Chuck Morrison of Wyoming's historical sites, churches, neighborhoods, cemeteries, local flora and fauna, etc. ranging from the 1920s to the 1980s; personal photographs of Chuck Morrison's family, property, etc.; boxes of negatives related to the rest of the photos and photo rolls; Chuck Morrison's WWII credentials, awards, and photographs from his time in WWII; a special collection of letters of correspondence between Chuck Morrison, his mother, his father, and his friends, written during his time in World War II; and a special items box containing some of the plaques and awards Chuck Morrison earned over the years for writing, sportsmanship, photography, etc. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Charles "Chuck" Morrison Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Charles "Chuck" Morrison Collection, NCA 01.v.1998.01 WyCaC US. Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NCA 01.v.1998.01_Christmas_02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Casper College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center) Relation A related resource <a href="https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/112" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/112</a> https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/ea5cfaf619ff48c4fe6e048356b5623f.tif 3f36e4e2231bb8af3b08b8e6b761c157 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Print Magazine Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chronic Illness Demons "Fatigue, Raynauds, Hashimoto's" Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <div class="element-text five columns omega"> <div class="element-text five columns omega"> <div class="element-text five columns omega"> <div class="element-text"><a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="dublin-core-rights" class="element"> <div class="element-text five columns offset-by-two"> <div id="dublin-core-rights" class="element"> <div class="element-text five columns offset-by-two"> <div id="dublin-core-rights" class="element"> <div class="element-text five columns offset-by-two"> <div id="dublin-core-rights" class="element"> <div class="element-text"><em>Expression</em><span>&nbsp;</span>claims first North American rights to submissions selected for publication. All rights revert back to the author/artist after publication.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2024 Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Natalie Plumlee Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Expression Literary and Arts Magazine, CCA 04.ii.c.2022.01 WyCaC US. Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCA 04.ii.c.2022.01_Exp_2024_Art_81 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIF Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Casper College https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/4737357b29d6a6a95a81273965befc4e.pdf 009b993bf4eabef5aedf323dce3cf375 PDF Text Text 1 Application of a Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) in the Chuck Morrison Finding Aid: It is important that the finding aid for the Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers, and for any well-documented archival collection, to adhere to the core principles established by Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), which guides what information must be included in an archival description.1 These principles ensure that the description is accurate, consistent, and provides the essential context required for researchers to understand the materials.2 Foundational DACS Principles Evident in the Finding Aid The entire structure of the finding aid is an application of DACS, but several key principles stand out: 1. The Principle of Provenance (The Creator and Context) This is the most fundamental archival principle. DACS requires a description of the creator(s) of the records to establish their provenance (origin and custody).3 • DACS Application: The finding aid begins by identifying the corporate body or individual responsible for the creation of the records.4 • Morrison Example: The finding aid clearly states the creator as Charles "Chuck" Morrison and includes a Biographical/Historical Note. This note explains his roles as a photographer for the Casper Star-Tribune, a Wyoming State Representative, and a veteran, which establishes the context for why the records exist and their potential research value. 2. Archival Description Expresses Professional Ethics and Values5 DACS emphasizes that description should promote trust, transparency, and equitable access.6 This means being clear about what the archivist knows, the limits of their knowledge, and any actions taken on the collection.7 • DACS Application: This principle is visible in the Administrative Information section. Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, Wyoming 82601 �2 • Morrison Example: Sections like the Custodial History (who held the records before the archives), Acquisition Information (how the archives received the records), and Processing Information (what the archivist did—e.g., retaining original order, re-foldering, separation of oversized items) all demonstrate transparency and build trust with the researcher. 3. Archival Description is Multi-level8 DACS requires that description move from the general to the specific, relating the entire collection (the fonds) to its internal components (the series and items). This allows researchers to quickly scope the collection's relevance. • DACS Application: The finding aid is organized hierarchically. • Morrison Example: o Collection-Level (Fonds): The top-level description provides a single Title (Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers), Dates (e.g., 1907-1972), and Extent (the size in linear feet). o Series-Level: The collection is broken into major series based on Morrison's different activities (e.g., a "Photographs Series," a "Political Papers Series," and a "Personal Correspondence Series"). o File- or Item-Level: The Container List/Inventory then drills down to list individual folders or boxes within each series, ensuring the relationship between the whole and the parts is maintained. 4. Records, Agents, Activities, and the Relationships Among Them are the Four Fundamental Concepts Archival meaning is revealed through context as much as content. The description must link the records to the people who created them and the activities they performed.9 • DACS Application: This is achieved through the Scope and Content Note and the application of Access Points.10 • Morrison Example: o The Scope and Content Note summarizes the collection's subject matter (e.g., politics, photojournalism, WWII).11 o Access Points (names, subjects, and genres) are created to link the collection to related materials across the institution.12 These would include subjects like "Cole Creek Wreck", "Wyoming State Legislature", and the name "Casper StarCasper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, Wyoming 82601 �3 Tribune", demonstrating the collection's relationships to agents (the newspaper, the legislature) as well as activities and events (the train accident). By utilizing the Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers in an archival reading room, a college-level student can develop advanced Primary Source Literacy (PSL) skills across three major domains: Research Strategy, Critical Analysis, and Archival Context. The collection's mix of photographs (visual media) and written records (political and personal papers) provides a rich, multi-format environment for skill development. References Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers, NCA 01.v.1998.01 WyCaC US. Casper College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center). Google. (2025). Gemini (2.5 Pro) [Large Language Model]. https://gemini.google.com/app/30ca229f60e659e3?utm_source=app_launcher&ut m_medium=owned&utm_campaign=base_all Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, Wyoming 82601 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chuck Morrison and Archival Description Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2025-11-09 Description An account of the resource This document outlines the importance that the finding aid for the Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers, and for any well-documented archival collection, to adhere to the core principles established by Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), which guides what information must be included in an archival description. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hanz Olson Language A language of the resource ENG https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/fcec205041087c92b5c68d9c769eaefb.pdf 455cc6a2e72f3866e4e99615c1e77a60 PDF Text Text 1 Learning how to access and use the Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers goes far beyond immediate academic goals; it cultivates critical skills and mindsets that are fundamental to lifelong learning and active citizenship. Here’s how engaging with this specific archival collection supports key aspects of lifelong learning: Intellectual Curiosity and Information Literacy The ability to seek out, evaluate, and use complex information is the core of lifelong learning. • Mastery of Specialized Information Retrieval (Beyond Google): Learning to navigate a finding aid, read a container list, and request archival materials teaches students that not all information is digitized or searchable via common search engines. This provides mastery of specialized information literacy—the skill of finding unique, original, and potentially non-indexed evidence—a valuable asset in any field that requires deep research. • Critical Evaluation of Source Reliability: Students learn to distinguish between primary and secondary sources and to critically evaluate the context, purpose, and bias of original records. In an age of pervasive disinformation, the ability to interrogate a source's provenance and authenticity (Why was this created? Who kept it? What was its purpose?) is an essential, high-level skill for lifelong intellectual engagement. • Embracing Complexity and Ambiguity: Archival materials are often messy, incomplete, and contradictory (e.g., a formal photo versus a critical letter).1 Using the Morrison Papers teaches students to be comfortable with historical ambiguity and to resist simplistic narratives, fostering the lifelong intellectual habit of accepting nuance and complexity in problem-solving. Civic Engagement and Historical Empathy Lifelong learning includes continuous growth as an informed and engaged member of the community.2 Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601 �2 • Understanding Local and Institutional History: By researching a local figure like Morrison, students connect abstract historical events (e.g., WWII, state politics) to their immediate community, fostering a sense of place and an understanding of local civic processes. This knowledge is essential for informed participation in local politics and community affairs throughout their lives. • Developing Historical Empathy: Reading Morrison’s personal WWII correspondence or records related to local tragedies cultivates the ability to see the world through the eyes of people from different times and contexts. This practice of historical empathy enhances critical thinking, improves communication, and is essential for navigating diverse perspectives in professional and personal life.3 • Recognizing the Value of Documentation: The process reinforces the understanding that records matter. Students learn that personal and organizational papers are the foundation of collective memory, encouraging them to think about how they document their own lives, careers, and community involvement—a strategic aspect of managing one's own legacy. Practical Skills for Professional Agility The process of archival research supports transferable professional skills valued in virtually every career. • Problem-Solving and Project Management: Archival research is inherently a problem-solving exercise that requires self-directed project management. Students must define a question, strategize how to use the finding aid, request materials, manage time in the reading room, and synthesize findings—all critical skills for continuous professional development. • Effective Communication of Complex Ideas: Communicating findings from the Morrison Papers—whether in an academic paper or a journalistic piece for a student newspaper—requires students to translate raw data into clear, compelling narratives. This skill of synthesizing and communicating complex, evidence-based ideas is a cornerstone of professional success and continuous learning. References Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers, NCA 01.v.1998.01 WyCaC US. Casper Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601 �3 College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center). Google. (2025). Gemini (2.5 Pro) [Large Language Model]. https://gemini.google.com/app/30ca229f60e659e3?utm_source=app_launcher&ut m_medium=owned&utm_campaign=base_all Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chuck Morrison and Lifelong Learning Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/ Description An account of the resource This document goes over how accessing and using the Chuck Morrison Photographs and Papers can cultivate lifelong learning. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hanz Olson Language A language of the resource ENG Extent The size or duration of the resource. 3 pages https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/b38bb9534600fe2b9671a637db8b1e29.jpg 56512f8163effd4877783981887245cc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Charles "Chuck" Morrison Collection Photographs Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/</a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. The Charles "Chuck" Morrison Collection are open for research use and may be reproduced following repository policy. The family expressed that the materials in the collection be made available to the public. The repository will digitize and make materials created by Morrison available to as wide a range of users as possible. It will observe its Publication and Fees policy until it moves these records to the Public Domain on 2061-05-14. Description An account of the resource Photographs from the Charles "Chuck" Morrison Collection accessible through the Casper College Library. The Chuck Morrison Collection includes records from the Cole Creek Wreck including passenger lists, obituaries, and correspondence; records of New York Oil Company in Casper; District Court correspondence and files; Personal Correspondence between Wyoming State Representative Chuck Morrison and other Wyoming Representatives; Chuck Morrison writing to his family and friends, etc ; letters Chuck Morrison received and sent to various ski and outdoor clubs; ski and wildlife magazines; Chuck Morrison's historical stories and articles he wrote while working for the Casper Star-Tribune newspaper; photographs taken and collected by Chuck Morrison of Wyoming's historical sites, churches, neighborhoods, cemeteries, local flora and fauna, etc. ranging from the 1920s to the 1980s; personal photographs of Chuck Morrison's family, property, etc.; boxes of negatives related to the rest of the photos and photo rolls; Chuck Morrison's WWII credentials, awards, and photographs from his time in WWII; a special collection of letters of correspondence between Chuck Morrison, his mother, his father, and his friends, written during his time in World War II; and a special items box containing some of the plaques and awards Chuck Morrison earned over the years for writing, sportsmanship, photography, etc. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Charles "Chuck" Morrison Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Charles "Chuck" Morrison Collection, NCA 01.v.1998.01 WyCaC US. Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NCA 01.v.1998.01 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Casper College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center) Relation A related resource <a href="https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/112" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/112</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1920-1980 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photographic print Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chuck Morrison as Santa Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/</a> Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. Access Rights may include information regarding access or restrictions based on privacy, security, or other policies. The material in this collection may be reused so long as attribution is provided to its original source. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. Undated Description An account of the resource Photograph of Chuck Morrison as Santa Claus with two teenagers. The photograph can be found in the Charles "Chuck" Morrison Collection accessible through the Casper College Library. The Chuck Morrison Collection includes records from the Cole Creek Wreck including passenger lists, obituaries, and correspondence; records of New York Oil Company in Casper; District Court correspondence and files; Personal Correspondence between Wyoming State Representative Chuck Morrison and other Wyoming Representatives; Chuck Morrison writing to his family and friends, etc ; letters Chuck Morrison received and sent to various ski and outdoor clubs; ski and wildlife magazines; Chuck Morrison's historical stories and articles he wrote while working for the Casper Star-Tribune newspaper; photographs taken and collected by Chuck Morrison of Wyoming's historical sites, churches, neighborhoods, cemeteries, local flora and fauna, etc. ranging from the 1920s to the 1980s; personal photographs of Chuck Morrison's family, property, etc.; boxes of negatives related to the rest of the photos and photo rolls; Chuck Morrison's WWII credentials, awards, and photographs from his time in WWII; a special collection of letters of correspondence between Chuck Morrison, his mother, his father, and his friends, written during his time in World War II; and a special items box containing some of the plaques and awards Chuck Morrison earned over the years for writing, sportsmanship, photography, etc. Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Charles "Chuck" Morrison Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Charles "Chuck" Morrison Collection, NCA 01.v.1998.01 WyCaC US. Casper College Archives and Special Collections. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NCA 01.v.1998.01_Christmas_Chuck Morrison as Santa_01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Casper College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center) Relation A related resource <a href="https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/112" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/collections/show/112</a> https://caspercollege.cvlcollections.org/files/original/5bde63aa73a55a028b64fbbcf9e11725.pdf 21b54704a083049207b966e910f506c6 PDF Text Text 1 Experiential Learning & Curriculum Mapping The Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers collection would provide an exceptional foundation for a college student gaining experiential learning as an archives correspondent for a student newspaper like Casper College's student newspaper, the Chinook, as well as being able to see real examples of its use in Oil City News and other publications or media productions. Morrison’s background as a professional photographer and writer for the Casper StarTribune makes his collection an ideal case study for student journalism, directly connecting archival research to journalistic output. Experiential Learning Skills Gained The collection’s multi-faceted content allows a student correspondent to practice skills directly applicable to real-world publishing: 1. Source Identification and Selection (The Reporter’s Eye) • Skill: Developing an eye for newsworthy archival content. • Morrison Collection Application: The student must move beyond general historical interest to find content that is relevant to a current college or community topic. For example, the student could search through the "Political Papers Series" for historical comments on state legislation that is currently being debated, or use a photograph of an old community building to contrast with current construction. • Journalistic Output: Writing short "From the Archives" segments, selecting a historical photograph for a feature article, or providing historical context for contemporary news. 2. Rights and Reproduction Management (The Publisher’s Responsibility) • Skill: Understanding copyright, publication rights, and citation ethics—a critical professional skill. • Morrison Collection Application: The student would learn to navigate the collection's access and rights statements (e.g., how the repository is making materials created by Morrison available but observing publication policies until a Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601 �2 certain date). They must formally request, cite, and obtain permission for reproduction, simulating the real-world process of using copyrighted material in a publication. • Journalistic Output: Producing a legally and ethically sound, fully cited photograph or document for the Oil City News or another student publication. 3. Multimodal Content Creation (Visual and Textual Storytelling) • Skill: Synthesizing disparate primary source types (photos, letters, official documents) into a cohesive narrative. • Morrison Collection Application: The student can combine Morrison’s professional photographs with his personal WWII correspondence or his District Court correspondence to tell a rich, layered human story about a historical event or figure. This simulates the integration of visuals and text common in modern newspaper feature writing. • Journalistic Output: Creating a multimedia story package that includes a scanned document, an analyzed photo, and original text written by the student correspondent. 4. Community and Institutional Documentation • Skill: Recognizing the role of the press in documenting local and institutional history. • Morrison Collection Application: Since Morrison documented many facets of Casper and the surrounding area (e.g., New York Oil Company, local politics, community life), the student correspondent uses the archives to connect the student experience to the larger community history. The student can use Morrison's records of earlier Casper College events or faculty (if present) to write stories about the college's legacy for the student body. By actively working with the collection, the student transitions from a passive history consumer to an active creator of historical content for a public audience, achieving the core goal of experiential learning. Media and Strategic Communications Use of the Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers would strongly support students in the Media Communication and Strategic Communication Program at Casper College, as it provides real-world historical context and practical material for key Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601 �3 assignments, directly addressing several of the college's Individual Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs). Morrison’s background as a local journalist/photographer and politician makes the collection a perfect bridge between historical research and contemporary communication practices. Programmatic Support: Media and Strategic Communication The collection provides material and context relevant to both emphasis areas: Media Communication Emphasis Students in Media Communication need to develop skills in journalism, writing, multimedia production, and photography. • Journalistic Analysis: Students can analyze Morrison's news photographs and accompanying articles or photo bylines for the Casper Star-Tribune to study historical photojournalism ethics, framing, and narrative construction. • Media Context: The collection provides original primary sources for writing historical feature articles or producing multimedia projects (print, video, web) about Wyoming's political or community history, offering content for the Chinook student newspaper or class portfolios. • Photography: Students can study Morrison’s original prints and negatives to understand historical photographic techniques and the evolution of visual media, connecting to courses like Intro to Photography. Strategic Communication Emphasis Students in Strategic Communication focus on public relations, advertising, and reputation management. • Reputation and Messaging: Morrison's dual role as a public figure (State Representative) and a media professional provides a complex case study in personal and institutional reputation. Students can compare his political messaging (e.g., in speeches or official papers) with his personal correspondence to analyze authenticity and image management. • Historical Public Relations: Students can analyze records related to the Cole Creek Wreck or the New York Oil Company to study how local institutions Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601 �4 managed crises and maintained public trust in the mid-20th century. This provides tangible examples for assignments on crisis communication and historical PR campaigns. Alignment with Casper College ISLOs The use of this archive specifically addresses multiple Individual Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs) at Casper College, fostering a holistic educational experience: • Demonstrate Effective Communication: o • Solve Problems Using Critical Thinking and Creativity: o • Support: Working with primary sources requires students to evaluate conflicting evidence (Morrison’s public versus private papers), fill historical gaps using contextual knowledge, and creatively interpret visual material to develop a compelling narrative or solve a communication challenge. Demonstrate Knowledge of Diverse Cultures and Historical Perspectives: o • Support: Students must translate complex, often messy archival evidence (handwritten notes, cryptic memos) into clear, concise journalistic or strategic communication outputs (e.g., a news story, a historical brief, or a PR analysis report). This demonstrates proficiency in adapting written and oral communication for different professional audiences. Support: The collection includes records documenting various facets of Wyoming life (political, economic, social). By analyzing these, students gain a deeper, nuanced understanding of local history and culture, avoiding simplistic historical assumptions and embracing diverse perspectives (e.g., understanding the life of a WWI veteran through his personal letters). Use Information to Conduct Research (Information Literacy): o Support: This is a direct ISLO application. Students learn to effectively navigate the archival finding aid and container list to retrieve specific primary sources, demonstrating advanced information literacy skills beyond simple database searching. They also learn to properly cite and attribute original sources, ensuring academic and journalistic integrity. On Secondary Sources Supporting Use of the Primary Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601 �5 The Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers are rich in content, spanning political, journalistic, military, and local history from roughly the 1920s through the mid1900s. To properly analyze and contextualize these primary sources, a student requires secondary sources that provide background information across these themes. Here is a breakdown of the types of secondary sources that would support the collection's use and understanding: Historical Context: Casper and Wyoming History (1920s–1970s) These sources establish the environment in which Morrison lived, worked, and served, providing essential context for his political papers and photographs. • • Local and Regional Histories: o Comprehensive Casper Histories: Books like Irving Garbutt’s History of Casper and Natrona County or the various volumes of the "Casper Chronicles" (published by groups like the Zonta Club or the Cadoma Foundation) provide timelines, major events, and institutional histories.1 They help identify the people, places, and organizations Morrison documented. o Wyoming State History: T. A. Larson’s History of Wyoming is the definitive academic overview, providing context for state politics, industry (oil, ranching), and demographic shifts that shaped Morrison's political service. Specific Event and Industry Histories: o Oil Industry in Casper: Secondary sources on the history of the oil industry's boom and bust cycles in the mid-20th century would contextualize Morrison’s business-related papers and the economic backdrop of his political decisions. o Transportation History: Secondary accounts of major events like the Cole Creek Wreck (if those exist, they would be highly specific) or broader histories of the railroad in Central Wyoming would provide essential details for analyzing the primary source material related to that disaster. o The Rescue Mission for Kevin Dye on Casper Mountain (likelihood of support high): The Morrison collection is known to contain documentation related to the high-profile 1971 search for nine-year-old Kevin Dye, who was lost on Casper Mountain. As the collection holds records from a Casper Star-Tribune photographer and local public figure, this major community event is well-represented. Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601 �6 Relevance for Media & Strategic Communication Program Strategic Communication Media Communication Supported Documentation & Learning Crisis Communication and Public Trust. Students can analyze the records (which include photographs of the rescue team's arrival and potentially articles/clippings) as a case study in mid-century crisis communication. They can assess how local agencies (police, rescue groups, National Guard) strategically managed public information, coordinated messaging, and maintained community trust during the intense, prolonged search. Breaking News Photojournalism. The images offer a primary source view of how a local news photographer (Morrison) covered a human-interest emergency. Students can analyze the ethical choices made in photographing the search, the mood captured, and how the visuals shaped the community's emotional investment in the story. Media and Photojournalism Context Since a large part of the collection is tied to Morrison's work for the Casper Star-Tribune, these sources provide the professional framework. • History of the Casper Star-Tribune: Any historical article or book detailing the newspaper's ownership, political leanings, key editors, and its overall role in Casper during the decades Morrison worked there is critical. This context helps students analyze bias and editorial decisions in his photography and writing. • History of Photojournalism: Academic texts on 20th-century American photojournalism would help students understand the conventions of the era (e.g., flash photography techniques, photo layout, and the ethical standards of news photography), allowing for a deeper visual analysis of Morrison’s images. Political and Institutional Context These sources are vital for understanding Morrison's time as a State Representative and his involvement in WWII. • Wyoming Legislative History: o Wyoming Blue Books: These official publications (often found at the Wyoming State Archives) contain lists of legislators, committee assignments, and Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601 �7 sometimes historical overviews of sessions, which would identify the specific years, sessions, and committees in which Morrison served. o • Academic Articles/Books on Wyoming Politics (1930s–1950s): Secondary sources detailing the impact of the Great Depression and the New Deal in Wyoming would contextualize his political votes and correspondence. (The Wyoming Almanac and articles from Annals of Wyoming are great places to start.) Casper Army Air Base / WWII Homefront: o Secondary sources detailing the history of the Casper Army Air Base and the broader WWII home front experience in Natrona County are necessary to contextualize Morrison's WWII-related correspondence and photographs, especially for students studying military history or home front life. The combination of these secondary sources provides the scholarly framework necessary to move beyond mere description of the primary sources to their informed interpretation and analysis. An Exceptional Anchor Collection The Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers is an exceptional anchor collection because it touches on so many aspects of mid-20th century Casper history: journalism, local politics, industry (oil), and major events. College-level students (especially those in Media Communication, Strategic Communication, and History) can gain significant value by using the collection to corroborate, contextualize, and expand upon the Morrison materials: Corroboration and Context: Media and Journalism These collections provide a direct institutional and public-facing counterpart to Morrison's private papers and professional photographs. • Casper Star-Tribune Photographs and Negatives: o Relation to Morrison: Morrison worked for the Casper Star-Tribune. This collection is critical for direct comparison. o Student Use: Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601 �8 ▪ • Media/Strategic Comm: Students can compare Morrison's personal photographic style and chosen subjects (in his collection) to the published photos in the newspaper's archives. They can analyze how the newspaper's editors selected, cropped, and captioned his work, which is a key exercise in understanding journalistic control and strategic communication messaging. Casper Star-Tribune Print and Microfilm: o Relation to Morrison: Provides the actual published newspaper issues from the time Morrison was active. o Student Use: Essential for contextualization. If Morrison's papers mention a political fight or community event, students can read the corresponding front pages to understand the public mood, the newspaper's official stance, and the depth of coverage. Expansion and Context: Casper College and Local Institutional History These records provide context for the local community and the institution hosting the collection. For instance, Morrison was an emergency contact for the Wyoming Mountaineers at Casper College and was friends with past instructors like Norman Weiss. • Casper College Archives (General Institutional Records): o o Student Use: ▪ • Relation to Morrison: Morrison was a prominent local figure; his collection may contain occasional photos or references to the college. Media/Strategic Comm: Students can analyze historical college records (meeting minutes, official statements) to see how the institution's public image and strategic messaging evolved over time, potentially contrasting it with how local journalists like Morrison covered the college. Casper College Yearbooks (Thunderbird): o Relation to Morrison: Provides the popular, student-level view of the college during Morrison’s lifetime. o Student Use: Provides a pop culture and social history perspective. Students can compare the formal photographs of Casper College faculty and buildings in Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601 �9 Morrison’s collection with the student-created content and captions in the yearbooks for a multi-layered view of campus life. • Dana Van Burgh Casper Buildings Project, Downtown Casper Photographs, or collections Morrison himself researched and used like the Bruce H. Thompson and Connie Bryant Collection: o Relation to Morrison: Morrison's photos are part of a larger visual record of Casper. These collections provide different angles and time periods. o Student Use: Enables students to conduct a comprehensive visual survey of Casper's urban development, industry, and main streets, comparing Morrison's professional photojournalistic view with the perspectives of other local photographers or community organizations. References Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers, NCA 01.v.1998.01 WyCaC US. Casper College Archives and Special Collections (Western History Center). Google. (2025). Gemini (2.5 Pro) [Large Language Model]. https://gemini.google.com/app/30ca229f60e659e3?utm_source=app_launcher&ut m_medium=owned&utm_campaign=base_all Casper College Goodstein Foundation Library Western History Center 125 College Drive, Casper, WY 82601 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chuck Morrison Experiential Learning and Curriculum Mapping Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/">http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/</a> Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2025-11-09 Description An account of the resource This document goes over how the Charles "Chuck" Morrison Photographs and Papers can support experiential learning and potential opportunities to map use of the collection to areas of study in Communications and History. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hanz Olson Language A language of the resource ENG Extent The size or duration of the resource. 9 pages