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George W. Hufsmith Papers, 1923-2007

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hufsmith, George W., 1924-
Title
George W. Hufsmith Papers
Dates
1923-2007 (inclusive)
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
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

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.

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Content Description

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.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by George W. Hufsmith at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated by Eleanor R. Hufsmith (wife) in 2011.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by John R. Waggener and Cameron Green in February 2016.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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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

  • 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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