Jerry Palen collection, 1986-2020
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Palen, Jerry
- Title
- Jerry Palen collection
- Dates
- 1986-2020 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .50 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 12845
- Summary
- Jerry Palen was a Wyoming based artist, best known for his cartoon series “Stampede.” Collection contains Jerry Palen art, memorabilia and ephemera of illustrations, prints, books, and artifacts collected by various donors and the papers of Jerry and Ann Palen.
- Repository
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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
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Jerry Palen was a Wyoming based artist, best known for his cartoon series “Stampede.” He was born in Paris, Tennessee on July 9, 1943, and moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming with his parents at the end of the Second World War. His father worked as a large animal veterinarian for 32 years in Cheyenne, providing Palen experience around Wyoming agriculture. He received his B.A. in political science and economics from the University of Wyoming in 1969 before shifting his focus towards a future as a cartoonist and artist. Palen’s comic strip “Stampede” ran for 43 years, reaching over two million readers each week. Palen and his wife, Ann, together with their sons, owned a Wyoming ranch for several years, and eventually operated the Saratoga Publishing Group. Jerry Palen’s artwork has been recognized nationally and can be found all over Wyoming including the State Capital and the University of Wyoming. Jerry Palen passed away on November 25, 2021.
Content Description
Collection contains Jerry Palen art, memorabilia and ephemera of illustrations, prints, books, and artifacts collected by various donors and the papers of Jerry and Ann Palen.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
This material was received from various donors in 2022 and Ann Palen in July 2022.
Processing Note
The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in August 2023 and updated in June 2024.
Related Materials
Wagon Hound Land and Livestock collection of Jerry Palen materials, 12748, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I. Jerry Palen art collections
Series contains Jerry Palen art, memorabilia and ephemera of illustrations, prints, books, and artifacts collected by various donors.
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Description: Artwork: Palen sketchDates: 1986Container: Box 1, Folder
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Description: Jerry Palen Christmas card, "Sharing at the Hitch" (hand screened serigraph with certificate of authenticity)Dates: 2005Container: Box 1, Folder
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Description: Cookbook: "The Beef Lover's Guide to Weight Control and Lower Cholesterol" by Chriss McNaught, illustrated by Jerry PalenDates: 1989Container: Box 1, Folder
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Description: Cookbook: "From Calving to Kitchen" by The Oregon CowBellesDates: 1984Container: Box 1, Folder
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Description: Medallion: "National Beef Cookoff" designed by Jerry PalenDates: 1990Container: Box 1, Folder
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Series II. Jerry and Ann Palen papers
Series contains correspondence and original art sketches regarding Jerry Palen's career and personal life.
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Description: Jerry Palen correspondenceDates: 1994-2020Container: Box 2, Folder
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Description: Jerry Palen original art sketchesDates: 1986-1990Container: Box 2, Folder
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cartoonists -- Wyoming
- Ranch life -- West (U.S.)
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
- Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
Form or Genre Terms
- Cartoons (humorous images)
