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Wesleyan Orientation in the Wilderness (WOW) 6 clear water bottle with straw, 1990

 Item — Box: 1, Item: 3

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

In 1969, Peter Budryk opened the Great Hollow Wilderness School (GHWS) to provide disadvantaged children and teenagers with a wilderness experience. In 1985, the GHWS offered a Wesleyan Orientation in the Wilderness (WOW) program for incoming freshmen at Wesleyan University.

The Great Hollow Wilderness School/WOW collection includes files with information about both programs, and objects given to participants, such as water bottles, t-shirts, and hats.

Dates

  • Creation: 1990

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.5 Linear Feet (3 hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives Repository

Contact:
Olin Library
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Middletown CT 06459 USA
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