Markham, John, 1916-

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John Bernard Markham was born June 17, 1916, on the Markham ranch near Moran, Wyoming. He received a B.S. degree in pharmacy from Idaho State College in Pocatello, Idaho, in 1947 and an A.A. degree in electronics from East Los Angeles College in 1963. He was employed by the United States Weather Bureau and as an electronics and communications engineer. He spent many years researching and writing on the history of the Jackson Hole, Wyoming, area.

From the guide to the John Markham papers, 1898-1972, (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)

John Bernard Markham was born June 17, 1916, on the Markham ranch near Moran, Wyoming. He spent many years researching and writing on the history of the Jackson Hole, Wyoming area.

From the description of John Markham papers, 1898-1972. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 45288345

John Bernard Markham was born in Moran, Wyoming, on June 17, 1916, the second son of Joseph J. and Johanna (Waldin) Markham. Joseph Markham was an employee of the U.S. Reclamation Service, building the Jackson Lake Dam. John Markham died in Turlock, California, on April 21, 1981.

From the description of John Markham writings, undated. (Montana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 703250775

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creatorOf John Markham papers, 1898-1972 Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
creatorOf Markham, John, 1916-. John Markham papers, 1898-1972. Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
creatorOf Markham, John, 1916-. Papers, 1970. University of Idaho Library
creatorOf Markham, John, 1916-. John Markham writings, undated. Montana Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Markham, Johanna Waldin, 1881- person
associatedWith Markham, Joseph, 1889-1932. person
associatedWith Markham, Joseph James, 1889- person
associatedWith Minidoka Project, Idaho-Wyoming (U.S.) corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Jackson Lake Dam (Wyo.)
Wyoming--Teton County
Teton County (Wyo.)
Jackson Lake Dam (Wyo.)
Jackson Hole (Wyo.)
Jackson Hole (Wyo.)
Wyoming
Teton County (Wyo.)
Wyoming
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Dams
Dams
Ranching
Ranching
Water resources development
Water resources development
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Electric engineers
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Birth 1916

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