Tex Jordan papers, 1867-1979 (bulk 1901-1979)

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Tex Jordan papers, 1867-1979 (bulk 1901-1979)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/757337953

The Tex Jordan collection contains photographs and postcards of Jane Bernoudy, Art Acord, Bill Pickett, Tom Mix, Bertha Blancett, Mabel Baker Walker, and other performers in rodeos, wild west shows, and movies. Also included is correspondence with Harry Webb, Sam Henderson, and others. The collection also includes artifacts and printed material connected with the West, rodeo, and the U.S. Cavalry.

6.65 cubic ft.(12 boxes) + oversize.

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8143713

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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United States. Army. Cavalry Regiment, 7th (1866-present)

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Led by George Armstrong Custer, the Seventh Cavalry surprised an encampment of Cheyenne near present-day Cheyenne, Okla., on Nov. 27, 1868. Known as the Battle of Washita, the conflict resulted in few cavalry casualties; among them was Capt. Louis M. Hamilton, who was killed as the attack commenced. From the description of A meeting of the officers of the Seventh U.S. Cavalry was held ... to take into consideration the untimely death of Captain Louis M. Hamil...

Blancett, Bertha.

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United States. Army. Cavalry, 6th

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The 6th Cavalry was constituted in the regular army as the 3rd Cavalry in May 1861. In Aug. 1861 it was redesignated as the 6th Cavalry and called the "Fighting Sixth." It was assigned to the 3rd Cavalry Division until Dec. 1939. In July 1942 it was reorganized and redesignated as the 6th U.S. Cavalry, Mechanized. During the late 1800s the 6th Cavalry was stationed in various forts in Dakota Territory. From the description of United States Army 6th Cavalry Quartermaster's collection,...

Pickett, Bill, approximately 1860-1932

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Webb, Harry E.

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Acord, Art, 1890-1931

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Walker, Mabel Baker.

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Bernoudy, Jane.

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Mix, Tom, 1880-1940

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Motion picture actor and director. From the description of Autograph, ca. 1920. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122536443 ...

Jordan, Tex.

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Tex Jordan was a collector of western movie, rodeo, and wild west show images and memorabilia. His subjects of interest included Jane Bernoudy and Art Acord. Jordan also researched and published about boxing, the 6th and 7th Cavalries, and the frontier West. From the description of Tex Jordan papers, 1867-1979 (bulk 1901-1979) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 757337953 ...