Sherrill Halbert papers, 1957-1981.

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Sherrill Halbert papers, 1957-1981.

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Series I, containing 5 boxes, consists of correspondence. Series II-III, contained in 1 box, consists of National Pony Express Centennial Association documents and photographs. Series IV, containing 3 boxes, consists of Sherrill Halbert's speeches and writings. Series V, containing 1 box, consists of newspaper clippings about Pony Express. Series VI, containing 1 box, consists of materials about Pony Express Centennial celebration. Series VII, containing 1 box, consists of historical research notes. Series VIII, containing 1 box, consists of papers of Sophie Comstock Memorial Committee. Series IX, containing 4 boxes, consists of maps and memorabilia. Series X, containing 1 box, consists of Robert L. Robbins' manuscript, "Thunder Before Lightning."

18 boxes (9.75 linear ft.)

University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library

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University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library

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Robbins, Robert Lee

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Halbert, Sherrill, 1901-

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Sacramento, Calif. jurist, amateur historian. Halbert was a director of Pony Express Centennial Association (1957-1961). He was administrator of many Association projects including creation of trail markers. Halbert also penned about twenty "Pony Express Days" vignettes. From the description of Sherrill Halbert papers, 1957-1981. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 35329129 Biography Biographi...

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...

Sophie Comstock Memorial Committee.

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