AHJ_ah12845 Inventory of the Jerry Palen collection, 1986-2020 Palen (Jerry) collection Processed by Jamie J. Greene University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center
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 Finding aid encoded by Jamie J. Greene August 2023 Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition). University of Wyoming American Heritage Center 12845 Palen, Jerry Jerry Palen collection 1986-2020 11.82 cubic ft. (14 boxes) 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. English Biography of Jerry Palen

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.

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.

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

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This material was received from various donors from 2022-2026 and Ann Palen from 2022-2025.

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in August 2023 and updated in June 2024 and August 2026.

Wagon Hound Land and Livestock collection of Jerry Palen materials, 12748, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

 Access Terms Cartoonists -- Wyoming Ranch life -- West (U.S.) Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999 Wyoming -- History -- 2000- Cartoons (humorous images) <?xm-replace_text {Title as Subject}?> Wyoming Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Agriculture Ranching Series I. Jerry Palen art collections

Series contains Jerry Palen art, memorabilia and ephemera of illustrations, prints, books, and artifacts collected by various donors.

 1Artwork: Palen sketch1986 1Jerry Palen Christmas card, "Sharing at the Hitch" (hand screened serigraph with certificate of authenticity)2005 1Cookbook: "The Beef Lover's Guide to Weight Control and Lower Cholesterol" by Chriss McNaught, illustrated by Jerry Palen1989 1Cookbook: "From Calving to Kitchen" by The Oregon CowBelles1984 1Medallion: "National Beef Cookoff" designed by Jerry Palen1990 14Palen art: Framed artwork undated 13Palen Books #31-33 (art prints, advertisements, posters, post cards, clippings, correspondence, and other Palen ephemera)1914-1998 13Photograph, signed 1991 Series II. Jerry and Ann Palen papers

Series contains correspondence, original art sketches, newspaper clippings, publications, artifacts, and books regarding Jerry Palen's career and personal life.

 Artifacts: 9WWII coloring activity with colored pencils, American Heritage Center Keychainundated 9Homemade cartoon player undated 3Book: "Stampede" by Jerry Palen1980 2-3Correspondence: Jerry Palen1994-2020 3Interview transcript with Lawrence Palenundated 3Newspaper clippings1960-1995 2Palen original art sketches1986-1990 11Palen art and prints1985-1995 11-12Posters1985-2012 Publications: 3The Quarter Horse Journal covers1948-1993 4Spur Collector and Western Collector quarterly 1984-1991 4The Western Horseman covers1936-1994 Working Files of Jerry Palen (correspondence, research, and mock-ups of cartoons): 5Pete Wiclener1997 5Brighton Agency 1995 5John Bonner- Land O lakes 1992 5Memorial Hospital 1990 5Halladay Motors- Jeff Wheeler1999 5Palen Newspapers, Cartoon Strips 1980 5Correspondence 1980 5Animal Health and Nutrition Division 1993 5Unnamed Drawings undated 5Animal Shelter undated 5AG-Lime 1992-1993 5Bader-Rutter 1995 5Snake River Cattle Company 1998 5Ralgro Gift Ideas undated 5Ralgro Finished Cartoons1983-1986 5Quarry Communications 1996-2001 5MGA Bronze 1993 5Rodney Reiner 1986 5USS Cheyenne 1995-1996 5Stampede Comics, Programs (2 folders)1976-1990 6Mort Walker/National Cartoon Society 1987-1990 6Wool Growers undated 6Correspondence, magazine, photos1985-1990 6Custom 1989 6Rhone Merialundated 6B&G Irrigation undated 6Saskatchewan Stock Growers 1990-1992 6Gibbs & Soell1986-1987 6Laughing Cow Press1991-1992 6Palen Ads 1976-1992 6Douglas Wyoming State Fair 2012 6Stampede Inc1977-1981 6Mare Pasture/ Saratoga House/ Texas Houseundated 6Eric Palen 1996 6City of Cheyenne 2004 6Truck Manuals 1923-2014 6Wyoming Newspapers2012 6Gollings 2010 6Assorted Material 1994-1996 6Assorted Magazines, Cow Country, Beef, Wyoming Football1973-1998 6Talks 1974-1984 7Fan Mail/ Speeches 1976-1977 7Correspondence, Bronzes 1976-1982 7Awards 1987-1998 7Art Articles 1999-2004 7Cougars 1976-1985 7AAA1985 7Toad Cardstockundated 7Kmoos-102 FM1991 7Ace Ried 1991 7Book 1986 7Cartoons for NCBA Book1998 7Newspaper Features 1988-2003 7T shirt Decals undated 7Cartoons gathered for book covers 1990-1998 7Torkelsonundated 7Legal Cartoons undated 7Past Engagements 1992-1995 7Jerry Palen Art 1990 7Extra stuff1977-1993 7Jerry Bio 1999-2002 7Magazine Cover/ Articles 1975-1986 7CALF 2005 7Citizen of the Century 1998-1999 7University of Wyoming 1998 7Riverbendundated 8Portfolio 1995-2000 8PR Ideas 1991-1996 8Articles/Photos-Bio1988-2001 8Fan Mail 1989-2003 8Pathuna Colors undated 8Calendars, others1965-2016 8John Kalsem (scrapbook)1980-1985 9Western Books and Magazines -"The Cowboy Boot Book"-Tyler Beard, "True West"- Frontier Times, "The Cattleman", "Cattle Brands of HF and Paradise", "Persimmon Hill"1949-1992 9Magazine - "Charreria" 1986 9Printed Material- Art Articles 2004-2013 9Old Photos undated 9Bronze 2000-2005 9Printed Material - Advertisement cards, posters 1970-1990 9Books - "Blonde Jokes"- E.C Stangland, "Laughs and Chuckles"- Readers Digest, "White Wild Indigo"- Jet Widick, "20 years of Garrik Tremain"- Garrik Tremain1991-2017 9Notebooks, Sketch books undated 9 and 11Western art referenceundated 9-10Newspaper clippings, photographs, programs2015-2016 10The Saturday Evening Post 1940 10Calgary Stampede cartoons by Cameron1951-1955