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MS 003 - Charles Belden Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 003

Abstract

Charles J. Belden (1887 – 1966) was a photographer who documented Wyoming ranch life in the early 1900s. From 1914 to 1940 he operated the Pitchfork Ranch near Meeteetse. The collection is in two parts: a photographic section of over 2,500 images; and the manuscript section, consisting of scrapbooks, correspondence, research notes, and personal memorabilia.

Dates

  • Created: 1908-1966
  • Other: Date acquired: 05/11/1967

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

McCracken Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.  Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation or publication. Contact McCracken Research Library for more information.

Extent

19.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Source of Acquisition

Mr. Charles J. Belden and Mrs. Verna Belden

Method of Acquisition

Donation

Author
Christina Stopka; Carol Hartung
Description rules
Other Unmapped
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Eng

Repository Details

Part of the McCracken Research Library Repository

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