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David Pierson Papers, 1929-1970
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Pierson, David, 1905-1990
- Title
- David Pierson Papers
- Dates
- 1929-1970 (inclusive)19291970
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- 2277
- Summary
- The David Pierson Papers contains the professional papers of Pierson, including his diaries, reports, time books, and correspondence with park officials and others. Also included in the collection are personal papers that contain his personal letters, payroll information, military records, and citations.
- Repository
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Montana State University Library, Merrill G. Burlingame Special Collections
Montana State University-Bozeman Library
Merrill G Burlingame Special Collections
P.O. Box 173320
Bozeman, MT
59717-3320
Telephone: 4069944242
Fax: 4069942851
- Access Restrictions
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This collection is open for research.
- Languages
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
Historical NoteReturn to Top
David Pierson entered the National Park Service in 1931 as a Buffalo Herder at Yellowstone National Park assisting in the management of the Park's buffalo herd. He served in the U.S. Navy during 1942-45. After his discharge in 1945 he was named Head Animal Keeper, in complete charge of the buffalo herd, the Park's ranch operations, management of the horse and mule herd, and haying operations of the Lamar Unit. In 1955, he was promoted to Agricultural Aid, a position he held until retirement in 1962.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The papers have been arranged in two series. Series 1, Yellowstone National Park Work Records contains the professional papers of Pierson, including his diaries, reports, time books, and correspondence with park officials and others. Series 2, Personal papers, contains personal letters, payroll information, military records, and citations. There are no use restrictions on this collection.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Series 1 Yellowstone National Park Work Records/Diaries, 1929-1961
Series 2 Personal papers, 1933-1970
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
1: Yellowstone National Park Work Records/Diaries, 1929-1961Return to Top
This series consists of reports on the management of the Yellowstone National Park buffalo, elk and horses/mules. Documents include diaries, correspondence, bids, memos, a workman's time book and monthly and annual reports. 1929-1961
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Diary |
1936 |
| 1 | 2 | Diary |
1938-1940 |
| 1 | 3 | Diary |
1941 |
| 1 | 4 | Diary |
1942-1945 |
| 1 | 5 | Diary |
1946-1947 |
| 1 | 6 | Diary |
1947 |
| 1 | 7 | Diary |
1948 |
| 1 | 8 | Diary |
1949 |
| 1 | 9 | Diary |
1950 |
| 1 | 10 | Diary |
1951 |
| 1 | 11 | Diary |
1952 |
| 1 | 12 | Diary |
1953 |
| 1 | 13 | Diary |
1954 |
| 1 | 14 | Diary |
1954-1955 |
| 2 | 1 | Diary |
1956-1957 |
| 2 | 2 | Diary |
1958-1959 |
| 2 | 3 | Diary |
1961 |
| 3 | 1 | Workman's Time Book: Buffalo Ranch |
1929-1940 |
| 3 | 2 | Buffalo |
|
| 3 | 3 | Horses and Mules |
|
| 3 | 4 | Yellowstone National Park Bids, Memos and Correspondence |
|
| 3 | 5 | Buffalo Keeper's Monthly Reports; Annual Reports |
1947 May - 1952 October |
| 3 | 6 | Head Animal Keeper's Monthly Report; Annual Reports |
1952 November - 1955 October |
| 3 | 7 | Agricultural Aid's Monthly Report |
1955 November - 1958 April |
2: Personal papers, 1933-1970Return to Top
Personal correspondence, citations, awards, military papers, salary and employment information.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 8 | The Bison of Yellowstone National Park: Past and Present by Margaret Mary Meagher |
1970 |
| 3 | 9 | Citations and Awards |
|
| 3 | 10 | Correspondence: Purdue University |
1964 |
| 3 | 11 | Military |
|
| 3 | 12 | Personal Letters |
|
| 3 | 13 | Salary and Employment |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- American bison
- American bison--Yellowstone National Park
- Horses--Yellowstone National Park
- Mules--Yellowstone National Park
Corporate Names
- United States-National Park Service-Officials and employees
Geographical Names
- Yellowstone National Park
Kim Allen Scott
2009
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