Helen Brooke Herford papers, 1886-1957.

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Herford, Helen Brooke, 1887-1972. Helen Brooke Herford papers, 1886-1957.

Helen Brooke Herford papers, 1886-1957.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70962418

The Herford papers consist of family letters, ranch letters, ranch operation documents, and photographs all pertaining to the Herford family and the Swinging H Ranch. Family letters, written from various locations in Montana, Massachusetts, England, and elsewhere pertain to Herford family activities, Helen Herford's early education, the operation of the Jack Herford Ranch, and Jack Herford's Spanish American War service. Ranch letters specifically relate to the operation of the Swinging H Ranch, ranch guests and employees, and Helen Underwood Wellington, Helen Herford's business partner. Ranch operation files, document the financial transactions of the Swinging H and include promotional essays written by Helen Herford for publication and subject files for facilities, livestock, and the Levi Strauss and Company's introduction of women's pants in 1934. Individually numbered photographs (674 items) and seven photograph albums pertain to the Herford family and relatives, Montana towns and natural features, Yellowstone National Park, and ranch life.

2.8 linear ft.

Montana State University (Bozeman, Mont.). Library