Jack Ledbetter photographs, 1898-1950.

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Jack Ledbetter photographs, 1898-1950.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54793956

The collection contains copy prints of Ledbetter family photographs showing people and activities in and near Battle, Wyoming, primarily around 1898. Also included are a picture of Jack Ledbetter in 1950 and copies of some portraits of Calamity Jane (Martha Cannary).

.1 cubic ft. (1 collection envelope)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7681748

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Calamity Jane, 1852-1903

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Calamity Jane, born Martha Jane Canary, was an American frontierswoman, sharpshooter, and storyteller. In addition to many exploits, she was known for being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok. Late in her life, she appeared in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. She is said to have exhibited compassion to others, especially to the sick and needy. This facet of her character contrasted with her daredevil ways and helped to make her a noted frontier figure. She ...

Portland Mine (Wyo.)

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Ledbetter, Jack (Wesley C.), d. 1957.

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Wesley C. (Jack) Ledbetter arrived in the Encampment area of Wyoming in 1896. He was employed as superintendent at the Portland Mine near Battle, Wyoming, and he held interests in other mining properties. When mining became unprofitable, he engaged in cattle ranching on Indian Creek. He married Eva B. Ames and died in Saratoga, Wyoming in 1957, while living with his stepdaughter, Helen D'Esterre. From the description of Jack Ledbetter photographs, 1898-1950. (University of Wyoming, A...