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Bear River Club histories, 1987-1990
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bear River Club
- Title
- Bear River Club histories
- Dates
- 1987-1990 (inclusive)19871990
- Quantity
- 1 Box, (0.25 Linear Feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_COLL MSS 427
- Summary
- This collection consists of two histories of the Bear River Club.
- 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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No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Bear River Club is a duck hunting organization that operates out of Box Elder County, Utah. Founded in April 1888, the group initially took the name of its owner, Vinson Davis, who first traveled to the Bear River in the spring of 1887. In his diary Davis describes the Vinson Davis Club as a "club house which consisted of a large living and dining room, 5 bedrooms, with double beds, in each room." By the end of the 19th century it had become a very popular destination for duck hunters, and Davis decided that he could no longer shoulder the responsibility on his own. In April 1901 Davis made arrangements with William Bradley and and A.E. McKenzie to sell the club for the sum of $6,000. The men agreed to retain Davis as foreman of the group, which was renamed the Bear River Club.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of two histories of the Bear River Club. The first is entitled, "The Early Years," and its author is identified only by her first name, Pauline. Another narrative, "History of the Bear River Club," was penned by longtime member W.H. Olwell and appears to contain extensive passages from the diary of Vinson Davis, who was heavily involved in the club during its early years. While Olwell mentions events that occurred as late as 1990, the majority of these two histories cover the period from 1901 to 1930.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Bear River Club histories must be obtained from the Department Head Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Bear River Club histories USU_COLL MSS 427, Box [ ], Fd [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_COLL MSS 427, USUSCA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Bear River Club histories , 1987-1990Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | "The Early Years" by Pauline [last name unknown] |
1987 |
| 1 | 2 | "History of the Bear River Club" by W.H. Olwell |
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Duck shooting--Utah--Box Elder County--History
- Hunters--Utah--Box Elder County--Societies, etc.
Personal Names
- Davis, Vinson F.
Corporate Names
- Bear River Club Co. (Corinne, Utah)--History.
- Vinson, Davis Club (Box Elder County, Utah)--History
Geographical Names
- Box Elder County (Utah)--History
Finding aid/Register created by Clint Pumphrey
2012
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