Mayer, Frank, 1850-1954

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North Park, Colorado rancher. Best known as a buffalo hunter. Experiences detailed in his memoir, The Buffalo Harvest. It should be noted that Mayer was known as a teller of tall tales. In a letter to the library the interviewer states that he cannot vouch for the authenticity of the stories on the tapes. Mayer died February 13, 1954, the month after the interview.

From the description of Oral history, 1954 Jan. [sound recording]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 39491949

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creatorOf Mayer, Frank H., 1850-1954. [Wild horses] [art original]. Denver Public Library, Central Library
creatorOf Mayer, Frank H., 1850-1954. Oral history, 1954 Jan. [sound recording]. Denver Public Library, Central Library
creatorOf Balch, Charles T.,. Charles B. Roth : [collection] : 1930-1958 ;. History Colorado
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associatedWith Foster, Jack. person
associatedWith Oakes, Harry. person
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United States
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American bison hunting
Cowboys
Cowboys in art
Horses
Horses in art
Painting, American
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Birth 1850-05-28

Death 1954-02-12

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Americans

English

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