Papers of Le Roy Hafen, 1924-1975.

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Papers of Le Roy Hafen, 1924-1975.

The collection consists of research materials, journals, manuscripts, correspondence, and notes related to Hafen's works on the American West. A substantial portion of the collection relates to The mountain men and the fur trade of the Far West (1965-72), and it includes materials on fur traders, trappers, Native Americans, trails, and the history of the West, as well as correspondence with contributors to the series.

Approximately 5,000 pieces.8 boxes.12 card file boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6757910

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Hafen, LeRoy R. (LeRoy Reuben), 1893-1985

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Director of the Colorado State Historical Society and professor of history at Brigham Young University. From the description of Papers, 1820-1965. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122536868 From the description of Papers, 1847-1883. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122461669 Le Roy Reuben Hafen (1893-1985) was the state historian at the State Historical Society of Colorado for 30 years. Author of numerous articles and books on the history of the American West, Hafen edi...