Levi S. Howes papers, 1897-1967
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Howes, Levi S., 1872-1967.
- Title
- Levi S. Howes papers
- Dates
- 1897-1967 (inclusive)18971967
- Quantity
- .25 cubic feet (1 box) + phonograph records.
- Collection Number
- 04430
- 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
Levi S. Howes (1872-1967) operated the Circle Bar Ranch, located on the Otter River in Powder River County, Montana. He also held business interests in Sheridan, Wyoming.
Content Description
Collection contains a handwritten and typescript copy of Howes' unpublished autobiography "Montana: The Reminiscences of Levi S. Howes" (ca. 1927); a certificate of Howes' membership in the National Cowboy Hall of Fame; newspaper clippings; 2 1929 letters from noted western artist and family friend Elling William "Bill" Gollings to Levi's daughter Dorothy Howes Stevens; photographs of the ranch, Howes and his family, and of a visit to the ranch by Bill Gollings and Will Rogers (1897-1967); and a collection of 78 rpm phonograph records of popular music. All of the manuscript materials are photocopies.
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
Preservation Note
System RequirementsPopular music recordings -- 78 rpm phonograph records.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Levi S. Howes at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationLocation of Originals
Location of OriginalsThe donor retains possession of the original manuscript materials which are photocopies in this collection.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ranches -- Montana -- Powder River County.
Personal Names
- Stevens, Dorothy Howes.
Corporate Names
- National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center.
Geographical Names
- Circle Bar Ranch (Mont.)
- Montana.
- Powder River County (Mont.)
- Sheridan (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
Form or Genre Terms
- Phonograph records.
- Photographs.
- Reminiscences.
Occupations
- Ranchers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Gollings, Elling William, 1878-1932.
- Howes, Levi S., 1872-1967 -- Montana.
