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John K. Rollinson Papers, 1875-1948

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Rollinson, John K., 1884-1948
Title
John K. Rollinson Papers
Dates
1875-1948 (inclusive)
Quantity
2.4 cubic ft. (4 boxes)
Collection Number
12768
Summary
Manuscripts, research and photographs of a Wyoming cowboy and author.
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

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

John Kammerer Rollinson (1884-1948) left Buffalo, New York, for the west in 1903. He became a rand hand in Wyoming, working at various jobs around Cheyenne, Wyoming. In 1904 he eloped with Jessie Evarts of Detroit, who was visiting her mother in Hartville, Wyoming. In 1905 Rollinson moved to Cody, Wyoming. He was appointed a ranger in the Yellowstone Timber Reserve in 1907 and was in charge of the Sunlight Valley Ranger Station. His wife did not accompany him to the ranger station, and they were eventually divorced. From 1911-1915 Rollinson worked for the Sunlight Valley dude ranch. He then went to Altadena, California, and married Hazel Gadke in 1927. Rollinson wrote and published "Pony Trails in Wyoming," an autobiography, in 1941, and "Wyoming Cattle Trails," a history, in 1948.

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Content Description

The collection contains manuscripts and published versions of writings by John K. Rollinson, as well as research material primarily concerning the western cattle trade. Photographs depict cattle and cowboys; William F. Cody and Cody, Wyoming; hunting; the Painter ranch and family; and the Sunlight Valley ranger station and Shoshone National Forest. Also included is correspondence with people formerly engaged in the cattle trade. There are also letters from Elise (Mrs. John) Coble commenting on Tom Horn.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by John K. Rollinson at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from an unknown source at an uncertain time.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by D. Claudia Thompson in Augst 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Cattle drives -- West (U.S.)
  • Cattle trade -- Wyoming
  • Cowboys -- Wyoming
  • Forest rangers -- Wyoming

Personal Names

  • Horn, Tom, 1860-1903
  • Painter family

Geographical Names

  • Cody (Wyo.)
  • Shoshone National Forest (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918
  • Sunlight Valley Ranch (Wyo.)

Processed by D. Claudia Thompson
2020

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