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Correspondence concerning Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez, 1924
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Auerbach, Henry S.
- Title
- Correspondence concerning Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez
- Dates
- 1924 (inclusive)19241924
- Quantity
- 1 box, (.5 linear ft.)
- Collection Number
- UUS_COLL CAINE MSS 028
- Summary
- During the 1920s, Henry S. Auerbach sought out information on two mountain men, Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez. He posted an add in the Deseret News asking for anyone personally acquainted with either of the gentlemen to write to a certain box number for a reward. The results of this project are partially found in this collection of letters. These letters contain the contact and follow up of people personally acquainted with the mountain men. Significant correspondents include Rosella Brengman.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Restrictions
Open to public research.
- Languages
- English.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
During the 1920s Henry S. Auerbach, a Salt Lake City merchant and realtor, sought out information on two mountain men, Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez. He posted an add in the Deseret News asking for anyone personally acquainted with either of the gentlemen to write to a certain box number for a reward. The results of this project are partially found in this collection of letters. These letters contain the contact and follow up of people personally acquainted with the mountain men.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Correspondence concerning Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez, 1924. (COLL CAINE MSS 028) Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives Department.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Brengman, Rosella (Louis Vasquez's granddaughter)Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 1
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
W.L. Spencer, Tollerburg, Colorado, to Brengman |
1924 June 25 | ||
W.E. Harvey & Louis Caldwell,
Bernolillo, New Mexico to Brengman, |
1924 July 21 | ||
Brengman to Auerbach, Los Angeles, California |
1924 April 30 | ||
Brengman to Auerbach |
1924 August (2?) | ||
Brengman to Auerbach |
1924 August 25 | ||
Brengman to Auerbach |
1924 September 16 | ||
Clay, J.CReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 2
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
J.C. Clay, Idaho Falls, Idaho to J.C. Clay |
1924 June 19 | ||
Crockwell, J.HReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 3
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
J.H. Crockwell, Heber City, Utah |
1924 April 26 | ||
Davis, Robert CReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 4
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert C. Davis, War Department, Washington,
D.C |
1924 September 17 | ||
Harrington, J.AReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 5
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
J.A. Harrington, Idaho Falls, Idaho |
1924 April 28 | ||
Heachman, Marcus JReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 6
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Marcus J. Heachman, County Recorder, Little
Santa Fe, Monroe County, Missouri |
undated | ||
Randall, Isaac AReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 7
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Isaac A. Randall, Salt Lake City, Utah |
1924 April 22 | ||
Roberts, Charles E., Laporte, Colorado, 1924 September 23Return to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 8
Smith, JamesReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 9
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
James Smith, St. Anthony, Idaho |
undated | ||
Spencer, W.TReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 10
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
W.T. Spencer, Tollerburg, Colorado |
1924 August 14 | ||
W.T. Spencer, Tollerburg, Colorado |
1924 September 29 | ||
One typescript of the 29th letter |
1924 September 29 | ||
Spicer, John EReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 11
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
John E. Spicer. Sparta, Michigan |
1924 August 20 | ||
John E. Spicer. Sparta, Michigan |
1924 June 19 | ||
Typescript of the June 19 letter |
1924 June 19 | ||
Vasquez, HiramReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 12
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Hiram Vasquez, LaVeta, Colorado |
1924 September 5 | ||
Hiram Vasquez, LaVeta, Colorado |
1924 September 18 | ||
Hiram Vasquez, LaVeta, Colorado |
1924 November 8 | ||
No Name, undatedReturn to Top
Container(s): Box 1, Folder 13
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Explorers--West (U.S.)
- Fur traders--West (U.S.)
Personal Names
- Brengman, Rosella. (contributor)
- Bridger, Jim, 1804-1881.
- Vasquez, Louis, 1798-1868.
Finding aid created by the Special Collections
Department at Utah State University
2008
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
