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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)
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
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

This collection is open for research.

Languages
Collection materials are in English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
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Historical Note

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.

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Content Description

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.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Series 1 Yellowstone National Park Work Records/Diaries, 1929-1961

Series 2 Personal papers, 1933-1970

Acquisition Information

Professional and personal papers created or collected by National Park Service employee David Pierson were donated to Special Collections by Connie Swanson of Manhattan, Montana in 1992.

Processing Note

This collection was processed 2009 May 28

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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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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