Katharine Newlin Burt (1882-1977), an author of Western novels, short stories, plays and poetry, was originally from New York. She married Maxwell Struthers Burt (1882-1954), an author of short stories, poetry and prose. Struthers was originally from Philadelphia and had settled in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in 1908. In 1912 the Burts homesteaded near Jackson Hole, and started the Bar BC Ranch, a cattle ranch and later a dude ranch. Struthers Burt's works were published between 1914-1951, and Katharine Burt's works were published between 1919-1968. Many of Katharine's novels were published serially and several were made into films.
From the description of Papers, 1911-1970. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 28455028
