Hamp, Sidford F. (Sidford Frederick), 1855-1919

Sidford F. Hamp was born in Liverpool, England, March 10, 1855. At the age of seventeen he went to the United States and obtained a place with the Hayden Geological Survey through the influence of his uncle, William Blackmore. Hamp traveled with the 1872 expedition for six months, visiting the area which would become Yellowstone National Park, before returning to England. Blackmore and his wife also accompanied the expedition. In 1877, Hamp's mother and four siblings moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, for health reasons, where Sidford F. Hamp later joined them. He married Josephine Cable on November 11, 1899. Hamp authored a number of books for the youth market, short stories, plays, and opera librettos, many set in Colorado. He died September 3, 1919.

From the guide to the Sidford F. Hamp papers, ca. 1866-1972 (bulk 1872-1917), (University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.)

Hamp was born in England and through the help of his uncle William Blackmore, traveled with the Hayden Geological Survey from May-November 1872, visiting Yellowstone National Park before returning to England. His family later moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado for health reasons in 1877. Hamp authored a number of books, short stories, plays and opera librettos, of which many were set in Colorado.

From the description of Sidford F. Hamp papers, 1866-1972 (bulk 1872-1917) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 40745967