Hough, Emerson, 1857-1923
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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
American writer.
From the description of Papers of Emerson Hough [manuscript], 1900-1920. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647806518
Iowa author.
From the description of Letters, 1903-1923. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233127062
American author.
From the description of Papers, 1880-1923. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 28410178
Author.
From the description of Heart's desire : literary manuscript, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79455684
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 and 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 was born June 28, 1857, married Charlotte Chesebro in 1897, and died on April 30, 1923.
From the guide to the Emerson Hough Papers, 1892-1973, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)
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Subjects:
- American literature
- American literature
- Bison
- Bison
- Outdoor writers
- Transportation
- Western stories
- Wildlife conservation
Occupations:
- Authors, American
- Authors
Places:
- Yellowstone National Park (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- West (U.S.) (as recorded)
