Two bar roundup and famous roundup cook manuscript, 1957
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- MacDougall, G.D.
- Title
- Two bar roundup and famous roundup cook manuscript
- Dates
- 1957 (inclusive)19571957
- Quantity
- .10 cubic ft. (1 expandable envelope)
- Collection Number
- 00491
- Summary
- The collection contains a twenty-two page mimeographed manuscript by George D. MacDougall, titled, "The Two Bar Roundup and Famous Roundup Cook." The manuscript was written to honor his friend, Edward Held, after the latter's death in 1956. It is in the form of a letter to Held's four daughters, and it contains information about the Swan Land and Cattle Company of southern Wyoming.
- 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 Note
George D. MacDougall was a horse wrangler and cowboy who worked for the Swan Land and Cattle Company on the Two Bar ranch in the 1890s. While acting as horse wrangler, he became a close friend of Edward Held, cook for the Two Bar roundup.
Content Description
The collection contains a twenty-two page mimeographed manuscript by George D. MacDougall titled “The Two Bar Roundup and Famous Roundup Cook.” The manuscript was written to honor his friend Edward Held after the latter’s death in 1956. It is in the form of a letter to Held’s four daughters, and it contains information about the Swan Land and Cattle Company of southern Wyoming including descriptions of how and where the company operated, how roundups were conducted, the responsibilities of the men employed, and the duties and equipment of the cook. There is also some personal information about Edward Held and G. D. MacDougall and a map of the boundaries of the Two Bar roundup.
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, Two bar roundup and famous roundup cook, 1957, Collection Number 00491, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by G.D. MacDougall at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe manuscript was received from G. D. MacDougall in April 1958. A second copy was received from Mr. and Mrs. D. K. MacDougall in 1973.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D.C. Thompson in September 2002.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cattle herding--Wyoming.
- Cookery--Wyoming.
- Ranching--Wyoming.
- Range management--Wyoming--19th century.
Personal Names
- Held, Edward.
Corporate Names
- Swan Land and Cattle Company.
- Two Bar ranch (Wyo.)
Geographical Names
- Wyoming--History--1890-1918.
