Manuscripts
XSX Ranch letter
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XSX Ranch letters
Manuscripts
Three letters signed "Henry," who was a cowboy working at the XSX Ranch in New Mexico, writing to his mother and describing his work and daily life on the ranch. The first two letters were written in 1917 and describe his arrival on horseback in Silver City, New Mexico, and subsequent journey north to the XSX Ranch. Henry writes in detail of the landscape, including the Gila River and the canyons and pine forests he passes through; various tasks such as loading and unloading pack mules, hunting, fence riding, rounding up and driving cattle and horses; and the people he meets, including fellow cowboys, the ranch cook, and the neighboring Mexican American Montoya family. In relating his conversations with others, Henry also provides commentary on unions, World War I, Black people working as servants, and other aspects of American politics and culture. The third letter is from 1922 and continues describing ranch life and work, and also mentions several photographs, which are unfortunately not included.
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Biedebach Brothers Ranch, 3425 East Colorado, Pasadena. 1929
Visual Materials
View of the Biedebach Brothers Ranch at 3425 East Colorado with two men on horses, a dairy barn, and a truck announcing a "Roundup" for a YMCA membership drive. The San Bernardino Mountains are in the background.
photCL 402 (30847)
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Daniel Kellogg Southwick letter to Abijah Southwick
Manuscripts
This letter contains a detailed account of the Battle of Shiloh and its immediate aftermath. Southwick mentions Ulysses S. Grant who "outgeneraled" the Confederate commanders and describes the arrival of Henry W. Halleck.
mssHM 75843
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George Belshaw letter to Henry Belshaw
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In this letter to his brother Henry, George Belshaw describes his experiences in Iowa during his western journey. Included are the prices of goods, the state of his party's equipment, and a description of their meeting with Indians. Typescript, unsigned.
mssHM 4200
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Letter to "Lizzie"
Manuscripts
This unattributed letter describes San Francisco in 1853, including a detailed description of the streets where the author of the letter currently resides and works. The author also describes the city's people, and the amusements available at a "Bar." Signed "Old Ned."
mssHM 19824
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Walter Scribner Schuyler letter to his mother
Manuscripts
This letter by Walter Scribner Schuyler, written from Omaha, Nebraska, describes a trip from there, to Franklin, Idaho. The author discusses Franklin's large Mormon community and the practice of polygamy. He also talks about Henry O. Harkness Ranch, the Rose Fork Indian Agency, and General George Crook.
mssHM 83427