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Dexter Oliver papers, 1980-2025

MS 634


Collection Summary

Creator: Oliver, Dexter Kimball
Collection Name:Dexter Oliver papers,
Inclusive Dates: 1980-2025
Physical Description: 0.5 Linear Feet
Abstract:This collection contains the professional work of wildlife writer Dexter Oliver. Included are his published articles as well as biographical materials and one CD of photographs and music.
Collection Number:MS 634
Language: Materials are in English.
Repository: University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
University of Arizona
PO Box 210055
Tucson, AZ 85721-0055
Phone: 520-621-6423
Fax: 520-621-9733
URL: http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/
E-Mail: LBRY-askspcoll@email.arizona.edu

Biographical Note

Dexter Kimball Oliver was born March 26, 1948 in Englewood, New Jersey to James Oliver, the director of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, NY and Elizabeth Kimball. He first came to Arizona 1961 with his father and returned in 1963 to work as a volunteer in biological studies at the Portal, Arizona Research Station. He attended the University of Arizona in 1966 before leaving for the United States Navy from 1968-1970. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature in 1974. He worked in the wildlife sciences with various agencies such as U.S Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Arizona Game and Fish Department beginning in the 1970s. He began writing about wildlife and the outdoors in the 1980s and has published hundreds of articles as well as self published books. He married Glenda Romero in 1993.


Scope and Content Note

This collection contains the newspaper and magazine articles of Dexter Oliver. The majority of the articles relate to Arizona wildlife, hunting, trapping and recreation. Also included are personal materials related to Dexter Oliver's life and one CD of photographs and music. This series contains a bibliography of Oliver's work, biographical materials and a CD of photographs and songs by Oliver. This series contains magazine and newspaper articles written by Oliver, primarily related to wildlife, outdoor recreation and hunting and trapping. It is arranged alphabetically by publication.


Organization

This collection is organized into two series:
Series I: Personal, undated
Series II: Articles, 1980-2017

Restrictions

Restrictions

There are no restrictions on this collection.

Copyright

It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Arizona Board of Regents for the University of Arizona, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.


Access Terms

Subject(s)
American literature -- Southwest, New
Nature writers


Administrative Information

Credit Line

Dexter Oliver papers (MS 634). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries

Processing History

Processed in 2018 by Lisa Duncan, by Emma Luthi in 2020, and Syd Stoll in 2023.


Container List

Series I: Personal, undated
Scope and Contents
This series contains a bibliography of Oliver's work, biographical materials and a CD of photographs and songs by Oliver.
boxfolder
11 Bibliography, 2023, undated
12 Biographical information, undated
13 Snapshots and original songs, 2020, undated
Series II: Articles, 1980-2023
Scope and Contents
This series contains magazine and newspaper articles written by Oliver, primarily related to wildlife, outdoor recreation and hunting and trapping. It is arranged alphabetically by publication.
boxfolder
14 Ajo Copper News, 1983-2007
15 Alpine Views, 1991
16 American Outdoorsman, 1985
17 American Trapper, 1989-2008
18 Arizona Daily Star, 1992-2020
19 Arizona Highways, 1994-2007
110 Arizona Hunter and Angler, 1988-1996
111 Backwoodsman, 1988-1989
112 Bird Watchers Digest, 1995
113 Bowhunter, 1987
114 Copper Era, 2007-2023
115 Desert Exposure, 2011
116 Desert Skies, 1990-1995
117 Discover the Colorado River, 1986-1990
118 Eastern Arizona Courier, 2010-2025
119 Fur Fish Game, 1980-2022
120 The Gila Herald News, 2019-2024
121 Gila Valley Central, 2016-2017
122 Glenwood Gazette, 2010-2014
123 Green Valley News, 2001
124 Hidalgo County Herald, 2016-2025
125 National Wildlife Control Operations Association News, 2005
boxfolder
21 New Mexico Stockman, 2017
22 Out West, 1988
23 Peterson's Hunting Magazine, 2001
24 Predator Hunting, 1995-2007
25 The Probe, 2000-2006
26 Range Magazine, 2007-2023
27 Safari, 1989-2002
28 Safari Trails, 2001-2002
29 Sun News, 2003
210 Trapper and Predator Caller, 1983-2007
211 Trapper's Post, 2017
212 Tucson Weekly, 2003
213 Western Ag Reporter, 2016
214 Wildlife Conservation, 2006
215 Wildlife Control Technology, 2001-2009
216 Wildlife Views, 1991, 1995