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Emerson Hough Papers, 1892-1973
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hough, Emerson, 1857-1923
- Title
- Emerson Hough Papers
- Dates
- 1892-1973 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- cubic ft. (26 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 6764
- Summary
- Emerson Hough was a writer of outdoors and western articles, scripts, and novels. The papers include manuscripts and correspondence.
- Repository
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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
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Emerson Hough was a writer best known for his western stories, including "Story of the Cowboy" (1897), "Covered Wagon" (1922), and "North of Thirty-Six" (1923). Hough also wrote screenplays for "Covered Wagon" and "North of Thirty-Six," which became successful silent films. He wrote articles with an outdoors theme for popular periodicals like "Field and Stream" and "Saturday Evening Post." He was also active in the effort to preserve western wildlife and campaigned to protect the bison of Yellowstone National Park. Hough was born June 28, 1857, married Charlotte Chesebro in 1897, and died on April 30, 1923.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Emerson Hough papers include manuscripts, magazine clippings of Hough's works, as well as copies of his books, and correspondence (1892-1965). In addition there are publicity materials for Hough's books and lectures, as well as photographs and legal documents. Hough's friend, naturalist Wayne Replogle, helped to settle his estate, and there are later letters and documents reflecting Replogle's continuing contact with Hough's widow regarding business matters.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection has been divided into four series.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere is another Emerson Hough collection at the University of Iowa Special Collections Department.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from the Wayne Replogle estate, 1978.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Keith Reynolds, September 2009
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. CorrespondenceReturn to Top
Contains various correspondence to Emerson Hough, and later correspondence to Wayne Replogle regarding Emerson Hough.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Correspondence |
1892-1901, undated |
| 2 | Correspondence |
1902 |
| 3 | Correspondence |
1903 |
| 4 | Correspondence |
1904 |
| 5 | Correspondence |
1905 |
| 6 | Correspondence |
1906-1910 |
| 7 | Correspondence and Telegrams |
1911-1965 |
Series II. Manuscripts and PublicationsReturn to Top
Includes manuscripts, articles, periodicals, and novels.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 8 | Manuscripts |
undated |
| 9-10 | Miscellaneous Manuscripts |
undated |
| 11 | Scripts, Transcripts, Speeches, Poems, and Magazine Articles |
1889 - 1920 |
| 12-13 | Magazine Articles |
1911 - 1919 |
| 14 | Newspaper Clippings |
1908 - 1922 |
| 15 | Reprints, Documents, Pamphlets, and Periodicals |
1911 - 1923 |
| 16-17 | Published Novels by Emerson Hough |
1895 - 1929 |
Series III. PhotographsReturn to Top
Photos are largely unsorted, undated, and unidentified. Many are photos of outdoor landscapes, camping, and Native Americans.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 18 | Photos |
undated |
| 19 | Photo Negatives |
undated |
| 20 | Hand tinted glass lantern slides |
undated |
| 21 | Hand tinted glass lantern slides |
undated |
| 22 | Hand tinted glass lantern slides |
undated |
| 23 | Oversize Photos, Including portraits of Emerson Hough, outdoor photography, and photos of Native Americans |
undated |
Series IV. MiscellaneousReturn to Top
Contains legal documents, personal items, maps, and artifacts.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 24 | Biographical Information, Contract Reports, Royalty Statements,Galley Proofs, Calling Cards, Invitations, Postcards, Legal Documents, Programs, Recipes, Receipts, Broadsides, Notes, and Certificates |
undated |
| 25 | Reports, Maps, and Miscellaneous |
undated |
| 26 | Artifacts; mirror, sewing kit, hatchets (two), wallets (two), stamps (two), knife in sheath (May 1886 “Neutral Strip”), letter opener shaped like a woman, knife set in a red sheath, sword letter opener, bone handle pocket knife, metal dog, four uniform buttons encapsulated in paperweights, two portrait printing blocks, locket, stirrup, beaded leather bag containing a shell jewelry and arrowheads |
undated |
| 16 | Metal cup |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
Personal Names
Processed by Keith Reynolds
2009
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