Charles Cather letter, 1870

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Cather, Charles
Title
Charles Cather letter
Dates
1870 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 folder, (0.25 linear feet)
Collection Number
Ms0356
Summary
The Charles Cather letter (1870) consists of one three-page letter, in photograph format, from Cather to his sister, Jinnie Cather. Cather writes of his adventures prospecting through the "Western Wildes" of Wyoming, New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Charles Cather was the father of famous author, Willa Cather.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Charles Cather letter (1870) consists of one three-page letter, in photograph format, from Cather to his sister, Jinnie Cather. Cather writes of his adventures prospecting through the "Western Wildes" of Wyoming, New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Charles Cather letter, MS 0356, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations: MS 0356.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

Processed by Della Dye and Nancy Coulam in 1983.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Travelers--United States--Correspondence

Personal Names

  • Cather, Charles--Correspondence
  • Cather, Jinnie--Correspondence

Geographical Names

  • West (U.S.)--Description and travel

Form or Genre Terms

  • Correspondence