Hough, Emerson, 1857-1923

Emerson Hough was a writer best known for his western stories, including "Story of the Cowboy" (1897), "Covered Wagon" (1922), and "North of Thirty-Six" (1923). Hough also wrote screenplays for "Covered Wagon" and "North of Thirty-Six," which became successful silent films. He wrote articles with an outdoors theme for popular periodicals like "Field & Stream" and "Saturday Evening Post." He was also active in the effort to preserve western wildlife and campaigned to protect the bison of Yellowstone National Park. Hough married Charlotte Chesebro in 1897.

From the description of Emerson Hough papers, 1892-1973. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 30564596

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