Henry De Rossett McCallum and Frances Tarlton McCallum papers, 1874-1978.

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Henry De Rossett McCallum and Frances Tarlton McCallum papers, 1874-1978.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/85249774

Collection contains the McCallums' research files concerning their reearch on the history and development of barbed wire in the United States (including their files for "The Wire That Fenced the West"), which contain correspondence, clippings, reprints and photocopies of patents, notes, maps, and miscellaneous printed materials. Collection also contains correspondence, clippings, manuscripts written by other authors about barbed wire, notebooks, miscellaneous printed materials, and miscellaneous periodicals. A galley proof of the book "The Wire That Fenced the West", an oversized literary map of Texas, and a poster of barbed wire samples are in this collection as well.

4.92 cubic ft. (5 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8332963

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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McCallum, Frances Tarlton

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McCallum, Henry De Rossett.

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Henry D. McCallum and Frances T. McCallum were historical writers during the second half of the twentieth century. The McCallums were experts on the history and development of barbed wire in the United States. They were authors of the book "The Wire That Fenced the West" (1965). From the description of Henry De Rossett McCallum and Frances Tarlton McCallum papers, 1874-1978. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 85249774 ...