Sherrill Halbert Papers, 1923-1992

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Sherrill Halbert Papers, 1923-1992

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Sherrill Halbert, Sacramento jurist and amateur historian, served as a director of the Pony Express Centennial Association from 1958-1961. He was administrator of many Association Projects including the creation of trail markers and penned about twenty "Pony Express Days" vignettes. The collection consists of Halbert's own correspondence, speeches, and writings on the Pony Express. It also includes correspondence, clippings, maps, memorabilia and photographs pertaining to the activities of the Centennial Association.

6.8 linear feet

eng,

University of California, Davis. General Library. . Dept. of Special Collections

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Pony Express Centennial Association

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Incorporated (1958) to commemorate Pony Express centennial (1860/61-1960/61). Widely promoted by Waddell Smith, descendant of an original partner, collector of Pony Express artifacts and authority on company history. President Eisenhower served as honorary chairman. Board of Directors included postmaster general and director of National Park Service. Waddell Smith served as president. Association activities included a multi-state historical marker program and a two-way reenactment across origina...

Halbert, Sherrill, 1901-

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Sophie Comstock Memorial Committee.

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