Halbert, Sherrill, 1901-

Sacramento, Calif. jurist, amateur historian. Halbert was a director of Pony Express Centennial Association (1957-1961). He was administrator of many Association projects including creation of trail markers. Halbert also penned about twenty "Pony Express Days" vignettes.

From the description of Sherrill Halbert papers, 1957-1981. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 35329129

Biography

Biographical Narrative

The Pony Express Centennial Association was incorporated for the purpose of "recognizing, marking and honoring the historical epoch of the Pony Express" (1958). It was organized by Utah Governor George Dewey, with the cooperation of other Governors of states in which the Pony Express operated. Waddell Smith (great-grandson of one of the original partners of the Pony Express) became President of the Association and twenty-two prominent historians and other citizens became at-large Directors. One of these was Sacramento jurist and amateur historian, Sherrill Halbert (1958-1961). He was adminstrator of many Association projects including the creation of trail markers. Halbert also penned about twenty "Pony Express Days" vignettes.

From the guide to the Sherrill Halbert Papers, 1923-1992, (University of California, Davis. General Library. Dept. of Special Collections.)