Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Series I. Personal
- Series II. Grand Teton Musical Festival
- Series III. Political Career
- Series IV. Book - The Wyoming Lynching of Cattle Kate 1889
- Series V. Opera - The Sweetwater Lynching of Cattle Kate
- Series VI. Music Career
- Series VII. Music Compositions - Sheet
- Series VIII. Musical Performance Recordings
- Names and Subjects
George W. Hufsmith Papers, 1923-2007
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hufsmith, George W., 1924-
- Title
- George W. Hufsmith Papers
- Dates
- 1923-2007 (inclusive)19451995
- Quantity
- 12 cubic feet (18 containers)
- Collection Number
- 12524
- Summary
- Papers and recordings of George W. Hufsmith, a former Wyoming State House of Representative, co-founder of the Grand Teton Musical Festival, author, and musical composer and performer.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
George W. Hufsmith (1924-2002) was a writer and composer. He graduated from Yale with a degree in musical composition. He settled on Saddle Butte near Jackson, Wyoming, and served three terms in the Wyoming House of Representatives. In 1961 he founded the Grand Teton Music Festival. Hufsmith's opera, "The Sweetwater Lynching", premiered in Laramie, Wyoming, in 1976. His research on Ella Watson (Cattle Kate) also resulted in a book, "The Wyoming Lynching of Cattle Kate", in 1993.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The George W. Hufsmith collection contains original music scores, production notes, audio and video, and publicity for his opera, "Lynching on the Sweetwater". Also contained in the collection are his research notes and publicity for his book, "The Wyoming Lynching of Cattle Kate, 1889". Other material relates to his political career including campaign material for his 1970 bid for U.S. House of Representatives and correspondence and clipping files related to his service in the state legislature including files related to the legislation for the creation of the Wyoming Arts Council. Also included in the collection are correspondence and clipping files related to the formation of the Jackson Hole Fine Arts Foundation and the Grand Teton Music Festival. Original scores and other material related to his musical compositions are included along with personal and family biographical information including correspondence, clippings, photographs, and videos.
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, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by George W. Hufsmith at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe collection was donated by Eleanor R. Hufsmith (wife) in 2011.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by John R. Waggener and Cameron Green in February 2016.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. PersonalReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | |||
| 1 | Biographical |
1924-2002 | |
| 1 | Hufsmith's Family History |
1977 | |
| 1 | Insurance Career |
1963-1983 | |
| 1 | Interview transcript (Hufsmith interview with E. Wenstrom) |
1997 | |
| 1 | Interview transcript-Villa-Lobos (Hufsmith interview with E. Wenstrom) |
1997 | |
| 1 | Memorial/Death |
2002 | |
| 1 | Misc. Correspondence-Elle Hufsmith |
1964-2006 | |
| 1 | Misc. Personal Materials |
1967-1996 | |
| 1 | Misc. Posthumous |
2002-2003 | |
| 1 | Misc. Writings |
1993-1994 | |
| 1 | Personal - Bills and Reciepts |
1961-1970 | |
| 1 | Personal - Letters |
1945-1993 | |
| 1 | Personal - Ronald Kuhn Memorial |
1994 | |
| 1 | Photographs - Boat |
1971-1981 | |
| 1 | Photographs - House(Blueprints) |
1975-1998 | |
| 1 | Photographs - Personal |
1939 - 2002 | |
| 1 | Yale |
1977 | |
| 6 | 8mm Video - "Lamb of God" G. Hufsmith Piano - Own Composition in Memory |
02/06/1999 | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - "Lamb of God" George JR. Funeral |
Undated | |
| 6 | VHS - George Hufsmith Memorial |
03/24/2002 | |
| 6 | Reel-to-Reel - Villa Lobos Piano Music |
1943 - 1976 | |
| 6 | Reel-to-Reel - Villa-Lobos |
1916 - 1931 | |
| 6 | Reel-to-Reel - Villa-Lobos Choros 12 |
Undated | |
| 6 | VHS - Ray Citak, George Hufsmith & Gragory Murray |
1996 | |
| 17 | Personal Photo Collage Sheets |
1939 - 2001 | |
| Folder | |||
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | b-day letter for george.doc |
8/13/2002 |
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | Letter to Dr. Black from George Hufsmith.doc |
10/18/1999 |
Series II. Grand Teton Musical FestivalReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Correspondence |
1987-1995 |
| 1 | History |
1991 |
| 1 | Legal Documents |
1993 |
| 1 | Newspaper Clipping |
1981-2006 |
| 1 | Photographs |
1992 - 1996 |
| 1 | Proclaimation |
2001 |
| 1 | Programs |
1963-1991 |
Series III. Political CareerReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Arts & Humanities Council |
1966-1971 |
| 1 | Photographs |
1966-1972 |
| 1 | Poster - John Wold & Barry Goldwater |
1966-1973 |
| 1 | US Congress - Campaign |
1966-1974 |
| 1 | US Congress -Campaign Financials |
1966-1975 |
| 1 | US Congress - Campaign Materials |
1966-1976 |
| 1 | US Congress - Friends for Hufsmith Financials |
1966-1977 |
| 2 | WY House of Representatives- Bills & Letters |
1966-1978 |
| 2 | WY House of Representatives - Correspondence |
1966-1979 |
| 2 | WY House of Representatives - Documents |
1966-1980 |
| 2 | WY House of Representatives - Newspaper Clippings |
1966-1981 |
| 2 | WY House of Representatives - Published Reports & Documents |
1966-1982 |
| 6 | Reel-to-Reel - Legislative Session |
1966-1983 |
Series IV. Book - The Wyoming Lynching of Cattle Kate 1889Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 2 | Averell Family Research |
1989 |
| 2 | Bibliography |
1989-1991 |
| 2 | Book - Published Copy Copyright 1993 |
1993 |
| 2 | Book Reviews & Articles |
1993 |
| 2 | Correspondence |
1968-2000 |
| 2 | Correspondence for TV Rights |
1995-1997 |
| 2 | Drafts |
Undated |
| 2 | Douglas A. Preston Research |
1923-1943 |
| 2 | Edited Copies |
1991 |
| 2 | Edited Versions Sections 1 -7 |
Undated |
| 2 | Edited Versions Sections 8 - Appendices |
Undated |
| 2 | Hadsell Family (Oral History Transcript By Kleber Hadsell) |
1965 |
| 2 | High Plains Press |
1992-1998 |
| 3 | Manuscript (1 of 2) |
1988 |
| 3 | Manuscript (2 of 2) |
Undated |
| 3 | Manuscript Correspondence |
1992 |
| 3 | Marie Danks (Oral History Transcript) |
1975 |
| 3 | Misc. Newspaper Articles & Clippings |
1992-2001 |
| 3 | National Association for Outlaw & Lawman History |
1993 |
| 3 | National History Day- Sweetwater Story (Hufsmith used as reference) |
1997 |
| 3 | Photographs |
1987-1992 |
| 3 | Production Materials |
Undated |
| 3 | Publicity |
1993 |
| 3 | Research Materials |
1988 - 1992 |
| 3 | Research Materials |
1988 - 1992 |
| 3 | Research Materials |
1988 - 1992 |
| 3 | Research Materials |
1988 - 1992 |
| 3 | Research Materials |
1988 - 1992 |
| 3 | Research Notes |
1988 - 1992 |
| 3 | Wyoming State Historical Society Award |
1993 |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Ruth Beebe (age 92) at home at Whiskey Gap with George & Ellie Hufsmith |
10/23/1987 |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Daniel Brumbaugh Telephone Conversation in Regard to Ella Watson |
10/06/1988 |
| 16 | Research Material - The Wyoming Lynching of Cattle Kate |
1988 - 1992 |
Series V. Opera - The Sweetwater Lynching of Cattle KateReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | |||
| 3 | Awards |
1976 | |
| 3 | Correspondence |
1975-1995 | |
| 3 | Correspondence - American Revolution Bicentennial Administration |
1975-1976 | |
| 3 | Correspondence - National Opera Institute, Kennedy Center |
1972-1975 | |
| 3 | Opera Drafts |
Undated | |
| 3 | Financial Documents |
1975-1997 | |
| 3 | Joan Reimann (Resume) |
1993 | |
| 3 | Legal Documents |
1997 | |
| 3 | Music (1 of 2) |
Undated | |
| 4 | Music (2 of 2) |
Undated | |
| 4 | Notes |
Undated | |
| 4 | Original Sheet Music |
Undated | |
| 4 | Original Sheet Music- "Sweetwater Lynching", "Oh God, My Heart Cries Out" |
1976 | |
| 4 | Original Sheet Music & Notes |
Undated | |
| 4 | Photographs |
1976 | |
| 4 | Publicity - Programs, Misc. |
1976-2003 | |
| 4 | Publicity - Newspaper Clippings |
1971-1976 | |
| 4 | Scripts |
1975 | |
| 4 | Tour Itinerary (Includes Map of Tour Route) |
1976 | |
| Folder | |||
| Digital | ahcdm_12524_002 | Audio CD - George Hufsmith Interviewed by Eric Wenstrom |
06/19/1997 |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - "Sweetwater Lynching" Radio Interview |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - "Sweetwater- Final Revisions for Printing CD's" |
07/15/2001 | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - "Sweetwater Lynching" |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - "Sweetwater Lynching" - Acts I, II & III Original |
Undated | |
| 6 | Reel-to-Reel - Opera Acts 1 & 2 |
Undated | |
| 6 | Reel-to-Reel - Sweetwater Lynching Act 1 |
Undated | |
| 6 | Reel-to-Reel - Sweetwater Lynching Acts 2:2 & 3 |
Undated | |
| 6 | VHS - Cattle Kate (KTWO) |
Undated | |
| 6 | VHS - George Hufmsith - Music- Opera - Book - Ballet |
Undated | |
| 6 | VHS - Main Street, Wyoming (Interview About Cattle Kate & Opera) |
02/24/1994 | |
| 6 | VHS - Sweetwater Lynching - Idaho Falls Opera Theatre |
11/25/1996 | |
| 6 | VHS - Sweetwater Lynching - Idaho Falls Opera Theatre |
11/23/1996 | |
| 10 | Music - "Sweetwater Lynching" |
1975 | |
| 11 | Music - "Sweetwater Lynching" |
1975 | |
Series VI. Music CareerReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 4 | Artcore |
1987 |
| 4 | Articles & Newspaper Clippings |
1952-2002 |
| 4 | Awards |
1987-1988 |
| 4 | Compositions |
1947-2001 |
| 4 | Correspondence |
1962-2003 |
| 4 | Programs |
1976-1988 |
| 4 | Sonare - Promo / Newspaper Clippings |
1987 |
| 4 | Two Solo Pianos- Newspaper Clippings |
1987 |
| 4 | Western Arts Trio |
1972-1975 |
| 4 | Wyoming Council on Arts Western Art Symposium |
1973-1975 |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - "Verland Taylor Interview" |
04/16/1994 |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - "Verland Taylor Interview" |
04/17/1994 |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Bit of George Composing |
2002 |
| 6 | VHS - Main Street, Wyoming #415 (Wyoming Public Television) |
1993 |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - "Symph. Concerto for Two Solo Pianos" KMTN Interview |
02/24/1988 |
Series VII. Music Compositions - SheetReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | |||
| 5 | "14 Carat"; "Tango Triste Em Prata"; "Piano Trio" |
1993; Undated | |
| 5 | "Bedtime Story"; "Symphonic Concerto for Two Solo Pianos" |
Undated; 1989 | |
| 5 | "Body & Blood" |
Undated; 1989 | |
| 5 | "Body & Blood"; "Gloria" |
1989; Undated | |
| 5 | "Dansa de Escravo Negro"; "Fugue in Four Parts" |
Undated | |
| 5 | "Graveyard Prowling At Midnight" |
Undated | |
| 5 | "In Praise of Love" |
1994 | |
| 5 | "Invention of Harpiscord"; "Nune Dimittus" |
Undated | |
| 5 | "Latin American Percussions"; "Two Moods for Piano"; "Tango de Amor for Piano" |
1994-1997 | |
| 5 | Misc. Other Composers |
Undated | |
| 5 | "My Sorrow"; "Piece for Violin & Pianoforte" |
2001; Undated | |
| 5 | "Prayer of David"; "Psalm 33"; "Alleluia" |
1975; Undated | |
| 5 | "Preludio" |
Undated | |
| 5 | "Suadades"; "2nd Sonata"; "Tango de Amor" |
1977-2001 | |
| 5 | "Symphonic Concerto for Two Pianos" |
1985-1989 | |
| 5 | "Three Movements for Six Strings & Percussion" |
1992 | |
| 7 | Music - "Allegro, Grave & Presto" |
undated | |
| 7 | Music - "Double Chromatic Passacaglia Variations" |
1992 - 2000 | |
| 7 | Music - "Emocionato for Solo Viola" |
Undated | |
| 7 | Music - "Festival Fanfare" |
1991 | |
| 7 | Music - "Little Beggar Boy" |
Undated | |
| 7 | Music - "Mexican Impressions" |
1993 - 1994 | |
| 8 | Music - "Parabola" |
1950 | |
| 9 | Music - "Piano Concerto" |
1977 - 1986 | |
| 9 | Music - "Processional" |
1977 | |
| 9 | Music - "Psalm 33" |
Undated | |
| 10 | Music - "Serendipity" |
1967 | |
| 10 | Music - "Sonata for Piano" |
Undated | |
| 12 | Music - "Symphony" |
1977 - 1978 | |
| 13 | Music - "Teton Mural" |
1961 | |
| 14 | Music - "Three Movements for Six Strings & Percussion" |
1992 - 1994 | |
| 14 | Music - "Triangulum" |
1965 | |
| 15 | Music - Unidentified Music |
Undated | |
| Folder | |||
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | Backup Scores |
2007-Aug-05 |
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | Triangulum2new.sib |
2004-Jul-10 |
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | I Still Recall revised.sib |
2004-Feb-04 |
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | I Still Recall.sib |
2004-Feb-04 |
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | I Still Recall revised.sib |
2004-Feb-04 |
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | I Still Recall.sib |
2004-Feb-04 |
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | QuinB.MUS |
2002-Jan-09 |
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | QuinBMySorrow2003.MUS |
2004-Feb-04 |
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | Backup Scores |
2007-Aug-04 |
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | Triangulum2new.sib |
2004-Jul-10 |
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | Sibelius 2006_11_23 12_41_02_028.dmp |
2006-Nov-23 |
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | Sibelius 2006_11_23 12_41_05_824.dmp |
2006-Nov-23 |
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | Sibelius 2006_11_23 12_41_07_376.dmp |
2006-Nov-23 |
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | Sibelius 2006_11_23 12_59_15_290.dmp |
2006-Nov-23 |
| Digital | achdm_12524_004 | AutoSave |
2007-Aug-04 |
Series VIII. Musical Performance RecordingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | |||
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - "I Still Recall"; "Sonata" |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith "Sym. For Winds, Brass & Perc."; L. Presti; Carrol Butts |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - "3 Virtuoso Pieces for Six Strings, Percussion & Conductor" (Jackson Hole Fine Arts) |
1962 | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - "Glennise Liberty" |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - "Lamb of God" Memory of Little |
undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - "Parabola" Copy |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - "Parabola" Final Original |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - "Sym. For Winds, Brass & Perc." |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - "Triangulum" |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith " Allegro, Grave & Presto"; "Triangulum"; "Concerto for 2 Solo Pianos" |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith "Festival Fanfare" (Gregory, Melinda, Melinda & Michael) |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith "Piano Concertino"; "2 Chamber Pieces"; "Triangulum"; Suite from Ballet Parabola" |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith "Psalm 33"(For Choir & Organ) Casper Civic Choir |
03/03/1976 | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith "Symph. Concerto for Two Solo Pianos" |
08/02/1989 | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith "Symph. Concerto for Two Solo Pianos" |
09/211986 | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith "Symph. Concerto for Two Solo Pianos"; "Piano Sonata" |
1988 | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith- "Three Virtuoso Pieces for Six Strings, Percussion & Conductor" |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith : Ballet Parabola |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith- Various |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith Various Compositions |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith, George W.: "Symphonic Concerto for Two Solo Pianos" |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith: "3 Pieces for 6 Strings & Percussion"; "Tango de Amor"; "Saudades" |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith: "Allegro, Grave & Presto"; "Triangulum"; "Concerto for 2 Solo Pianos" |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith: "Bachiana" |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith: "Concerto for Two Solo Pianos"; "Masserini"-orig. (@ Festival Hall) |
09/28/1991 | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith: "Piano Sonata #2"; "Triangulum"; "Concerto For 2 Solo Pianos" |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith: "Psalm 33" (Choir & Organ) |
02/29/1976 | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith: "Suite from Ballet Parabola"; "Three Virtuoso Pieces for 6 Strings, Perc. & Conductor" |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith: "Sym. Concerto for Two Solo Pianos" Jackson |
02/26/1988 | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith: "Teton Mural"; "Serendipity for Band" |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith: "Three Movements for Six Strings & Percussion" (Copy #1) |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Hufsmith; "Parabola (copy) Seminar Orch." |
Undated | |
| 6 | Audio Cassette Tape - Victor Borge Recording; side B: Hufsmith "Alleluia for Winds & Choir" |
Undated | |
| Folder | |||
| Digital | ahcdm_12524_003 | Audio CD - "The Music of George Hufsmith" |
2007 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12524_001 | Audio CD's (2) - Music George W. Hufsmith |
2005 |
| 6 | Reel-to-Reel - "Parabola" @ Jackson Hole Fine Arts Festival |
07/28/1965 | |
| 6 | Reel-to-Reel - "Teton Mural"; "Casper Civic Symphony"; "Parabola" |
04/08/1962 | |
| 6 | Reel-to-Reel - Teton Mural |
Undated | |
| 6 | VHS - Parabola (@ Festival Hall) |
07/01/1993 | |
| 18 | Phonograph Record- "Concerto for Piano & Orch." by Hufsmith |
05/21/1952 | |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Lynching -- Wyoming -- 19th century.
- Opera -- Wyoming -- 20th century.
Personal Names
- Cattle Kate, -1889.
Corporate Names
- Grand Teton Music Festival.
- Jackson Hole Fine Arts Foundation.
- Wyoming Arts Council.
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
- Wyoming -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Hufsmith, George W., 1924- -- Lynching on the Sweetwater.
- Hufsmith, George W., 1924- -- Wyoming Lynching of Cattle Kate, 1889.
Processed by Cameron Green
2013; 2016
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