John C. Jackson research materials on David Edward Jackson, 1786-1989
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Jackson, John C., 1931-
- Title
- John C. Jackson research materials on David Edward Jackson
- Dates
- 1786-1989 (inclusive)17861989
1813-1980 (bulk)18131980 - Quantity
- 2 cubic feet (5 boxes + 2 oversize folders)
- Collection Number
- 09997
- Summary
- 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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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
John C. Jackson and Carl D. Hays researched the life of David E. Jackson for the purpose of co-writing a book. Hays died in 1979, but Jackson completed the book, "Shadow on the Tetons: David E. Jackson and the Claiming of the American West", in 1993.
David Edward Jackson was born in Virginia in 1788. In 1815 he moved to St. Genevieve, Missouri, with his brother George to run a sawmill and engage in lead mining. In 1822 Jackson joined William Ashley and Andrew Henry in a fur trade expedition as a clerk. From 1825 to 1831 Jackson was a partner with William Sublette and Jedediah Smith. Between 1831 and 1833 Jackson was involved in trade between Santa Fe and California. Jackson spent the years after 1833 in Missouri, where he died in 1838. In 1829 William Sublette named Jackson Hole (Wyoming) for his partner David E. Jackson.
Content Description
The collection contains copies of original documents such as letters, wills, and official documents about David Edward Jackson, his extended family, and the Rocky Mountain fur trade. The collection also includes C.D. Hays' extensive research notes about David Jackson and the Jackson family, plus articles and notes on the fur trade. Included as well is correspondence between C.D. and Lucille Hays and various institutions, publishers, researchers, and John C. Jackson. There are also early drafts of the Jackson biography eventually published as "Shadow on the Tetons".
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Rocky Mountains.
- Fur trade -- Rocky Mountains -- History -- 19th century.
- Fur traders -- Rocky Mountains -- Biography.
