H.M. Rea diary, 1884

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Rea, H. M.
Title
H.M. Rea diary
Dates
1884 (inclusive)
Quantity
.1 cubic ft. (1 item)
Collection Number
04356
Summary
Diary kept during a cattle drive from Nebraska to Wyoming in 1884.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of a diary written by H. M. Rea while on a cattle drive from Ogallala, Nebraska, to Johnson County, Wyoming, in 1884.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by H.M. Rea at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Dr. and Mrs. J.E. Hoadley in 1972. The diary was found in a cabin in Story, Wyoming.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in February 2012.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1 Diary 1884
1 Transcript

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Cattle drives -- Nebraska
  • Cattle drives -- Wyoming

Geographical Names

  • Johnson County (Wyo.)
  • Ogallala (Neb.)
  • Wyoming -- History, to 1889

Form or Genre Terms

  • Diaries

Occupations

  • Cowboys