[Archive] Fort Bridger, Wyoming, a Brief History; Comprising Jim Bridger's Old Trading Post, Fort Bridger Becomes an Army Post, Fort Bridger as a Frontier Army Post [with Photos & Pencil Illustration of Fort]
by Ellison, Robert S
- Used
- Condition
- Very good, wrappers creased, lightly soiled, gift inscription on verso of title.
- Seller
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East Jewett, New York, United States
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About This Item
Provenance: Gift inscription from William A. Carter to Colonel Furlong. Carter was the son of "Mr. Fort Bridger," William Alexander Carter, "One of the region's early businessmen, Carter was involved in mining, oil, logging, and cattle ranching, and he also operated a sawmill. He raised hay and grain on the land surrounding the Fort to fill contracts with the government. In addition to his business activities Carter was justice of the peace and probate judge for Green River County. Originally, Fort Bridger was in Utah Territory; but it became a part of the newly created Wyoming Territory on July 25, 1868" (William Alexander and Mary E. Carter papers, 1859-1890. (CAINE COLL MSS 29). Utah State University. Special Collections and Archives Department.) His inscription reads: "I was born here and prepared for college in the little family school house. Attended Cornwall in class of 1884, was a member of the ... fraternity/ Fort Bridger , Wyoming / William A. Carter / May 5th, 1934
[with]
(1) 1 penciled sketch of Bridge Butte on ruled paper. 8 1/2 x 11 inches. Verso reads: "Gen Bisbee / 30 Hancock St. / Boston / Mrs Beard (Cyrus) Cheyenne / mss on Bridger / Groshon (see below)." Undated. General Bisbee had spent some time in Wyoming Territory, as he was included in their 1880 census.
(2) Black & white untrimmed photographic copy of the Old Guard House & Commissary Building. 5 1/2 x 3 on top half of sheet of 8 x10 photopaper.
(3) Black & white untrimmed photograph copy of a snowy stream, with two unidentified people standing in the distance. 5 1/2 x 3 on bottom half of sheet of 8 x10 photopaper.
(4) Small printed card of Mr. Maurice Groshon. Groshon had been the son-in-law of William A Carter Sr., and served as Chairman of the Public Service Commission of the State of Wyoming.
Details
- Bookseller
- Kaaterskill Books, ABAA/ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 46039
- Title
- [Archive] Fort Bridger, Wyoming, a Brief History; Comprising Jim Bridger's Old Trading Post, Fort Bridger Becomes an Army Post, Fort Bridger as a Frontier Army Post [with Photos & Pencil Illustration of Fort]
- Author
- Ellison, Robert S
- Format/Binding
- Paper wrappers
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good, wrappers creased, lightly soiled, gift inscription on verso of title.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- The Historical Landmark Commission of Wyoming
- Place of Publication
- Casper, WY
- Date Published
- 1931
- Keywords
- , Americana, Western Americana, Wyoming, Pamphlet
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Kaaterskill Books, ABAA/ILAB
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