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J. Elmer Brock Wyoming history materials, 1892-1952
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Brock, J. Elmer, 1882-
- Title
- J. Elmer Brock Wyoming history materials
- Dates
- 1892-1952 (inclusive)18921952
- Quantity
- 1 small collection envelope (13 items)
- Collection Number
- 00102
- Summary
- The collection contains materials collected and written by J. Elmer Brock concerning the history of Wyoming and particularly of Johnson County.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
J. Elmer Brock (1882-1954) was born in Missouri and operated the Brock Live Stock Company near Kaycee, Wyoming. He served as president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association from 1930 to 1932 and of the American Cattlemen’s Association from 1940 to 1942.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains materials collected and written by Brock concerning the history of Wyoming and particularly of Johnson County. The collection includes a 1943 letter from Brock to Russell Thorp, former head of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, regarding the death of George Wellman, who had been murdered in 1892; a 1949 letter by Brock on the background of Frank Grouard, a scout for the U.S. Army during the Indian wars; a 1937 typescript manuscript by Brock entitled "Rangeland Renegades," on the Johnson County War; an undated typescript manuscript by Brock entitled "Who Was the Virginian?" on the identity of the character in Owen Wister's book "The Virginian"; and a photograph of Frank Grouard.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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, J. Elmer Brock Wyoming history materials, 1892-1952, Collection Number 00102, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsFor another archival collection created by J. Elmer Brock, see:
J. Elmer Brock collection, 1931-1985, Wyoming State Archives (Cheyenne, Wyo.)Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe materials were donated by J. Elmer Brock between 1949 and 1952.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D.C. Thompson in July 1999.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Correspondence: Henry U. Onderdonk letter regarding murder of Box Car Jackson, typed transcript, May 24, 1903Return to Top
Container(s): Folder 1
Manuscripts:Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 2 | Brief History of the Wyoming Land & Cattle Company, by W.R. Holt |
1951 |
| 3 | History of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Buffalo, Wyoming, by Lillian Hogerson Baker, typescript and printed versions |
1950 |
| 4 | Naming of Kirtley Post Office, by U.O. Kirtley, includes letter from Russell Thorp |
1950 |
| 5 | Parentage of Frank Grouard, by J. Elmer Brock, quoting letter from T.J. Gatchell |
1949 |
| 6 | A Rangeland Renegade, J. Elmer Brock, regarding Earl Shobe |
1949 |
| 7 | Rangeland Renegades, by J. Elmer Brock, regarding Ion Smith |
1937 |
| 8 | Review of the Cattle Business in Johnson County, Wyoming, Since 1882, by O.H. Flagg, typed transcript |
1892 |
| 9 | Who Was the Virginian?, by J. Elmer Brock, includes letter from Owen Wister |
no date, 1931 |
News Clippings: regarding J. Elmer Brock, 1952Return to Top
Container(s): Folder 10
News Clippings: Story of Hanging of Booth, by Abe Abrahams as told to J. Elmer Brock, 1952Return to Top
Container(s): Folder 11
Photographs: Rev. C.E. Deuel; Frank Grouard and Dan Mitchell; Casket of George Wellman, circa 1890sReturn to Top
Container(s): Folder 12
Printed Material: Gatchell’s Drug Store 50th Anniversary Souvenir with histories of Fort Phil Kearney and Fort McKinney, 1950Return to Top
Container(s): Folder 13
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cattle trade--Wyoming--Johnson County.
- Cattle trade--Wyoming.
- Churches, Anglican--Wyoming--Buffalo.
- Crime--Wyoming--Johnson County.
- Crime--Wyoming--Kaycee.
- Johnson County War, 1892.
- Post office buildings--Wyoming--Niobrara County.
Personal Names
- Duel, Charles E.
- Grouard, Frank, 1850-1905.
- Onderdonk, Adrian.
- Wellman, George.
- Wister, Owen, 1860-1938. Virginian.
Corporate Names
- St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Buffalo, Wyo.)
- Wyoming Land and Cattle Company.
Geographical Names
- Buffalo (Wyo.)
- Johnson County (Wyo.)
- Kaycee (Wyo.)
- Niobrara County (Wyo.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Baker, Lillian Hogerson. History of St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Buffalo, Wyoming.
- Flagg, Oscar H., b. 1861.
- Holt, W. R.
- Kirtley, U. O.
- Onderdonk, H. U.
- Thorp, Russell.
Processed by D.C. Thompson
2006
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