University of Wyoming
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.
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Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
This material was received from various donors in 2022 and Ann Palen in July 2022.
The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in August 2023 and updated in June 2024.
Wagon Hound Land and Livestock collection of Jerry Palen materials, 12748, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Series contains Jerry Palen art, memorabilia and ephemera of illustrations, prints, books, and artifacts collected by various donors.
Series contains correspondence and original art sketches regarding Jerry Palen's career and personal life.