GP Bar Ranch Films, 1927-1954
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- GP Bar Ranch (Wyo.)
- Title
- GP Bar Ranch Films
- Dates
- 1927-1954 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 2.36 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 12717
- Summary
- The Gannett Peak Bar Ranch (GP Bar) was located in northwest Wyoming near Green River Lake. It operated as a dude ranch for more than 30 years. This collection contains 16mm films, a Cine-Kodak film camera, and promotional materials related to the GP Bar Ranch.
- 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 Note
The Gannett Peak Bar Ranch (GP Bar) was located in northwest Wyoming near Green River Lake. It operated as a dude ranch for more than 30 years until it was bought by the Federal Government in 1966 to acquire the lake shore and surrounding property. The area was then turned into public land for general use.
Content Description
This collection contains 16mm films, a Cine-Kodak film camera, and promotional materials related to the GP Bar Ranch.
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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by the GP Bar Ranch at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from John Mortensen in December 2018.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Krist Jessup in July 2019.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: GP Bar Ranch promotional materialDates: 1954Container: Box 1
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Description: 16mm films of ranch (14 reels)Dates: 1927-1950Container: Box 1-4
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Description: Camera - Cine-Kodak Model B with 1.9 lens and leather caseDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dude ranches
- Ranches -- Wyoming
Geographical Names
- Gannett Peak Bar Ranch (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1919-1945
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
Form or Genre Terms
- Motion pictures (visual works)
