Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
Caroline Lockhart papers, 1897-1962
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lockhart, Caroline, 1871-1962.
- Title
- Caroline Lockhart papers
- Dates
- 1897-1962 (inclusive)18971962
- Quantity
- 5.00 cubic ft. (11 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 00177
- Summary
- 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
Access to boxes 9-13 requires permission from donor.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Caroline Lockhart (1871-1962) was a newspaper publisher, writer of Western novels and stories, journalist, rancher, and rodeo sponsor. She moved to Cody, Wyoming, in 1904 and remained in the area the rest of her life. From 1919-1925 she owned the weekly newspaper "Park County Enterprise", which was renamed the "Cody Enterprise" in 1922. She authored several novels, including "Me, Smith", "The Lady Shepherdess", and "Lady Doc". She had cattle ranching interests in the Cody area and was credited with founding the annual Cody Stampede. She retired to her ranch at Dryhead, Montana, near the Crow Indian Reservation.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes correspondence (1908-1960); diaries (1898, 1918-1942); ledgers (1941-1942); photographs, including four albums; manuscripts of articles and books; legal documents, including her 1953 will and a 1959 trust agreement; materials on the Cody Stampede; artifacts; and miscellaneous materials.
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.
Alternative Forms Available
Existence and Location of CopiesDigital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu:8180/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~153~153.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container list)s to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
| Description |
|---|
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American.
- Cattle trade -- Montana.
- Cattle trade -- Wyoming.
- Newspaper publishing -- Wyoming -- Cody.
- Rodeos -- Wyoming -- Cody.
- Western stories.
- Women authors.
Geographical Names
- Cody (Wyo.) -- Genealogy.
Form or Genre Terms
- Artifacts.
- Diaries.
- Photographs.
- Wills.
Occupations
- Journalists.
- Ranchers.
Titles within the Collection
- Cody enterprise (Cody, Wyo. : 1923)
- Park County enterprise.
