Wyoming Sheep Ranch photograph collection

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Hart, Alfred A.
Title: Wyoming Sheep Ranch photograph collection
Dates: 1898-1900 (inclusive)
18981900
Quantity: 1 box, (.25 linear feet)
Collection Number: UUS_P0593
Summary: The Wyoming Sheep Ranch photograph collection consists of 22 large format cabinet photographs of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River in Wyoming, Ogden Canyon, and a camp located somewhere in Southern Utah.
Repository: 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: No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
Languages: English

Biographical Note

Edgar Henry Thornton Sr. was born in Rutland County, Vermont in 1852 and died in 1917 in Bonneville County, Idaho. He married Mary Adelaide Yale in 1891 or 1892. In the 1900 census, he listed his occupation as a sheep grower and was living in Ogden, Utah. Edgar Henry Thornton Jr. was born in 1892.

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Content Description

The Wyoming Sheep Ranch photograph collection consists of 22 large format cabinet photographs mostly of sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River in Wyoming, Ogden Canyon, and a camp located near Beaver Creek somewhere in Southern Utah. People identified in the images include Edgar Henry Thornton Sr. and Jr. (as a boy), Mrs. Thornton (Mary Adelaide Yale), Mr. and Mrs. McDowell, Mr. and Mrs. Maison, Louise Maison, and Chas Maison.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Wyoming Sheep Ranch photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: USU_P0593; Wyoming Sheep Ranch photograph collection; Photograph Collections Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations:USU_P0593, USUSCA.

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Administrative Information

Processing Note

Processed in June of 2016

Acquisition Information

Purchased from Between the Covers Rare Books in 2015.

Custodial History

Unknown

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900

Container: Box 1
- Description: 1-01: "Bunch of young sheep at shearing time leaving the corrals on the Wyoming Ranch."
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-02: "Bunch of sheep on Wyoming Ranch the winter of 98' and 99' Hardest Winter Mr. Tever knew there."
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-03: "View in Ogden Canyon, our pleasant driveway in summer."
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-04: "Bunch of ewes & lambs on Wyoming Ranch"
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-05: "A string of trout caught in the Platte (Wyo.)"
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-06: "At the camp on the North Platte, another string of Rainbow trout," image similar to 1-15.
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-07: "On the Platte fishing trip, McDowell proud of his four pound Rainbow," McDowell and Mr. Maison with Mrs. Thornton and Maison
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-08: "A lambing camp on the Wyoming Ranch"
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-09: "Hauling wool on Wyoming Ranch the year of 1900"
  
  Dates: 1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-10: "Louise Maison & Edgar H. Thornton in front of Ogden home (Utah)," children on horses
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-11: "Clipping lambs on Wyoming Ranch"
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-12: "Hauling wool on Wyo. Ranch," bags of wool on a wagon.
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-13: "Bunch of young sheep on Wyo. Ranch, shearing Time"
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-14: Leaving the Beaver Creek Camp Southern Utah, having to pack in..." men with mules.
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-15: "Camping and fishing on North Platte River, 20 miles south from Saratoga, Wyoming. On the left Mrs. Thornton, Mr. McDowell, Mrs. Maison, her son Chas, Mr. Maison & the Cook"
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-16: "Mr. Maison landing a three pound trout on the camping trip on the N. Platte River"
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-17: "Weighing wool on the Wyo. Ranch, Spring of 1900"
  
  Dates: 1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-18: "Mt in southern Utah on Beaver Creek the highest peak in the distance..."
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-19: "One days catch on the fishing trips to the North Platte (Wyo) Rainbow Trout," camping scene with string of trout.
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-20: "Power dam in Ogden Canyon 8 miles from Ogden"
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-21: "Mountain view in southern Utah."
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900
- Description: 1-22: "On the way out from Beaver Creek Camp," group of men and boys in front of a cabin in the mountains.
  
  Dates: 1898-1900
  
  Container: Box 1
  
  Location: Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900

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Subject Terms

Sheep ranchers--Wyoming--Photographs.
Sheep ranches--Wyoming--Photographs.
Sheep--United States--Photographs.
Sheep--Wyoming--Photographs.
Shepherds--Wyoming--Photographs.

Wyoming Sheep Ranch photograph collection, 1898-1900

Table of Contents

Overview of the Collection

Biographical Note

Content Description

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

Administrative Information

Processing Note

Acquisition Information

Custodial History

Detailed Description of the Collection

Large format cabinet photographs mostly of Sheep ranching and fishing on the North Platte River taken in Utah and Wyoming, 1898-1900

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms