Ranching
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 36 Collections and/or Records:
Preston Nutter Corporation records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0289
Abstract
The Preston Nutter Corporation records (1876-1981) document over one hundred years of ranching in Colorado, Arizona, and Utah. The records cover virtually every aspect of cattle ranching, from the buying, selling and shipping of cattle; to the acquisition of land, water, and grazing rights; to the wages and injuries of ranch hands. Also covered are many aspects of the private lives of the Nutter family.
Dates:
1876-1981
Harold Stanley Sanders collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2589
Abstract
The Harold Stanley Sanders collection consists of his personal research and memorabilia collections about sports, breweries, dairies, postcards, and other materials focused on Utah. The matchbook collection has been digitized and is available online.
Dates:
1803-2002
Seamount family digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1088
Abstract
The Seamount family photograph collection consists of family photographs taken during the period 1914 through 1972. The originals were loaned to the library through the efforts of Steve Gerber and Paul Phillips, historical researchers, who arranged the loan with Billie Seamount Rich. They were scanned by Multimedia Archives staff and returned to the donor. The images depict Seamount family members such as the...
Dates:
1914-1972
Sheepherding photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0069
Abstract
The sheepherding photograph collection contains images documenting the herding of range sheep and scenes of camp life. Also family and miscellaneous photographs.
Dates:
1907-1960
William Sloan letter to John Kerr
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042330953]
Identifier: ACCN 2992
Abstract
The William Sloan letter to John Kerr (1864) describes Sloan's time in Virginia City where he was selling livestock and being involved with the freighting business in the West.
Dates:
1864
Keith Smith papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0185
Abstract
The Keith Smith papers (1903-1968) consist primarily of record books from the general store owned by Keith Smith (b. 1878) in Linwood, Utah, during the early 1900s. The primary activity of this store was to "carry on and conduct the business of a ranch, farming and live-stock raising."
Dates:
1903-1968
Southeastern Utah oral histories
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1868
Abstract
The southeastern Utah oral histories (1963-1984) consist of personal recollections, in the form of transcripts and stories, from people who lived in southeastern Utah and were part of its history. Each of the stories centers around the individual perspective of the interviewee. The collection covers a wide range of issues from the early settlements of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mexico to uranium mining or Navajo trading.
Dates:
1963-1984
Uintah County Wool Growers Association meeting minutes [microform]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0635
Abstract
The Uintah County Wool Growers Association meeting minutes [microform] contains the minutes of general meetings. Topics include weather, range conditions, Association and members' finances, predators, publicity and markets, federal grazing regulation and leasing in Ashley National Forest, marks and brands.
Dates:
1926-1976
Richard E. Westwood papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0121
Abstract
The Richard E. Westwood papers (1941-1971) consist of materials concerning his involvement as a prominent member of the United States mink industry. He was the founder and major partner of the Westwood Mink Farm which thrived from 1941-1971 in West Jordan, Utah.
Dates:
1941-1971
Richard E. Westwood photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0314
Abstract
The Richard E. Westwood photograph collection consists of 221 photographs and negatives related to the Westwood’s mink business, turkey farm and homes. Included are photos of awards, the coat presented to the Pope, and a Presidential photograph of Bill Clinton. Date span is 1930-1980.
Dates:
1930-1980