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Correspondence concerning Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez, 1924

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Auerbach, Henry S.
Title
Correspondence concerning Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez
Dates
1924 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 box, (.5 linear ft.)
Collection Number
UUS_COLL CAINE MSS 028
Summary
During the 1920s, Henry S. Auerbach sought out information on two mountain men, Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez. He posted an add in the Deseret News asking for anyone personally acquainted with either of the gentlemen to write to a certain box number for a reward. The results of this project are partially found in this collection of letters. These letters contain the contact and follow up of people personally acquainted with the mountain men. Significant correspondents include Rosella Brengman.
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
Restrictions

Open to public research.

Languages
English.
Sponsor
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
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Content Description

During the 1920s Henry S. Auerbach, a Salt Lake City merchant and realtor, sought out information on two mountain men, Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez. He posted an add in the Deseret News asking for anyone personally acquainted with either of the gentlemen to write to a certain box number for a reward. The results of this project are partially found in this collection of letters. These letters contain the contact and follow up of people personally acquainted with the mountain men.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright

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Permission to publish material from the Correspondence concerning Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Correspondence concerning Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez, 1924. (COLL CAINE MSS 028) Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives Department.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This collection was purchased by a grant for the Marie-Eccles Caine foundation from the Auerbach manuscript sale catalogue in 1992.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

  • Brengman, Rosella (Louis Vasquez's granddaughter)

    Container: Box 1, Folder 1

  • Clay, J.C

    Container: Box 1, Folder 2

    • Description: J.C. Clay, Idaho Falls, Idaho to J.C. Clay
      Dates: 1924 June 19
      Location: Clay, J.C

  • Crockwell, J.H

    Container: Box 1, Folder 3

    • Description: J.H. Crockwell, Heber City, Utah
      Dates: 1924 April 26
      Location: Crockwell, J.H

  • Davis, Robert C

    Container: Box 1, Folder 4

    • Description: Robert C. Davis, War Department, Washington, D.C
      Dates: 1924 September 17
      Location: Davis, Robert C

  • Harrington, J.A

    Container: Box 1, Folder 5

    • Description: J.A. Harrington, Idaho Falls, Idaho
      Dates: 1924 April 28
      Location: Harrington, J.A

  • Heachman, Marcus J

    Container: Box 1, Folder 6

    • Description: Marcus J. Heachman, County Recorder, Little Santa Fe, Monroe County, Missouri
      Dates: undated
      Location: Heachman, Marcus J

  • Randall, Isaac A

    Container: Box 1, Folder 7

    • Description: Isaac A. Randall, Salt Lake City, Utah
      Dates: 1924 April 22
      Location: Randall, Isaac A
  • Description: Roberts, Charles E., Laporte, Colorado
    Dates: 1924 September 23
    Container: Box 1, Folder 8

  • Smith, James

    Container: Box 1, Folder 9

    • Description: James Smith, St. Anthony, Idaho
      Dates: undated
      Location: Smith, James

  • Spencer, W.T

    Container: Box 1, Folder 10

    • Description: W.T. Spencer, Tollerburg, Colorado
      Dates: 1924 August 14
      Location: Spencer, W.T
    • Description: W.T. Spencer, Tollerburg, Colorado
      Dates: 1924 September 29
      Location: Spencer, W.T
    • Description: One typescript of the 29th letter
      Dates: 1924 September 29
      Location: Spencer, W.T

  • Spicer, John E

    Container: Box 1, Folder 11

    • Description: John E. Spicer. Sparta, Michigan
      Dates: 1924 August 20
      Location: Spicer, John E
    • Description: John E. Spicer. Sparta, Michigan
      Dates: 1924 June 19
      Location: Spicer, John E
    • Description: Typescript of the June 19 letter
      Dates: 1924 June 19
      Location: Spicer, John E

  • Vasquez, Hiram

    Container: Box 1, Folder 12

    • Description: Hiram Vasquez, LaVeta, Colorado
      Dates: 1924 September 5
      Location: Vasquez, Hiram
    • Description: Hiram Vasquez, LaVeta, Colorado
      Dates: 1924 September 18
      Location: Vasquez, Hiram
    • Description: Hiram Vasquez, LaVeta, Colorado
      Dates: 1924 November 8
      Location: Vasquez, Hiram
  • Description: No Name
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1, Folder 13

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Subject Terms

  • Explorers--West (U.S.)
  • Fur traders--West (U.S.)

Personal Names

  • Brengman, Rosella. (contributor)
  • Bridger, Jim, 1804-1881.
  • Vasquez, Louis, 1798-1868.

Finding aid created by the Special Collections Department at Utah State University
2008

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