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Catablog-r for Margaret Long Papers, 1925-1946

Manuscript number: 90.253.4109

Abstract:  Research files for the publication “The Shadow of the Arrow, a History of Death Valley and Early Travelers Through the Area.” Consists of photostatic and typed copies of documents and maps, and a total of 133 photographs, the majority featuring desert scenes in California, Arizona, Utah, and the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde in Colorado. Eighty-​two photographs are attributed to professional photographer Stephen H. Willard of Palm Springs, California. Layout pages for the publication consist of 38 black and white photographs of Death Valley. Photostatic and typed copies include stories and articles about the “Jayhawkers of 1849″ who traveled through Death Valley, their hardships, and reunions of the group in later years. The 19 page photograph album, “Our Oregon Trail Research Companion,” was presented to Dr. Long in 1946. It consists of 63 black and white snapshots, mainly sites, landmarks, and monuments along the Oregon Trail.

Biographical note: Dr. Long was a Denver, Colorado, medical doctor and author with a strong interest in Death Valley. Dr. Long was also interested in overland trails in the West. On an automobile trip in 1921, Dr. Long and a friend drove into Death Valley for the first time. Author of: The Shadow of the Arrow (1941); The Smoky Hill Trail (1943); Automobile Logs of the Smoky Hill and Other Pioneer Trails in Colorado, Oklahoma, and New Mexico…(1943); and The Santa Fe Trail: Following the Old Historic Pioneer Trails on the Modern Highways (1954).

Extent: 1 linear foot

Subjects:

Long, Margaret, 1873-1957 Willard, Stephen H. Death Valley (Calif. and Nev.) Deserts Oregon National Historic Trail Jayhawker Party

Materials:

Photographs Photograph albums Typescripts Manuscripts

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Catalog Record

Note: The brochure above is from the Braun Collection, P.47162

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Catablog-r for Vallejo Family Papers

Manuscript Number: MSA.Vallejo

Abstract:  The Vallejo family has deep roots in the New World, and in California particularly. General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo’s ancestors came to the New World with the first conquistadors in the late fifteenth century. Several held prominent positions: Don Pedro Vallejo, for example, was viceroy of New Spain. General Vallejo’s father, Don Ignacio Vallejo, was a member of Father Junipero Serra’s military guard and was with him when he came to California in 1769 to begin missionizing among the California Indians. General Vallejo’s wife, Francisca Carrillo, above, also came from a prominent California family. Her great-grandmother came to California from Sinaloa as a young widow with the second Anza Expedition of 1775-1776. 

Extent: 3.75 linear feet

Subjects:

Vallejo, Lily Wiley Vallejo, Mariano Guadalupe, 1808-1890 Vallejo, Platon California -- History -- 19th century  California, Northern -- History  Indians of North America -- California  Miwok Indians -- History  Miwok Indians -- Missions -- California  Miwok languages  Patwin Indians   Spanish mission buildings -- California  Suisun Indians 

Materials: 

Albumen prints Books Cabinet photographs Correspondence Photograph albums  Photographs  Tintypes  Visiting cards

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Note: The cabinet card of Francisca Carrillo Vallejo is from collection 2002.1.7.3.

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Catablog-r for The Fremont Family Collection

Manuscript Number: MS.217

Abstract:  John Charles Fremont (1813-1890) was an American military officer during the Civil War, explorer of the Western United States, United States presidential candidate and an opponent of slavery. Fremont’s wife, Jessie Benton Fremont (1824-1902) was an American writer and daughter of Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton. Their firstborn daughter Elizabeth (Lily) Benton Fremont (1842-1919) participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles in 1912. This collection of papers was compiled from donations from Elizabeth B. Fremont.

Extent: 3.6 linear feet

Subjects: 

Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890. Fremont, Jessie Benton, 1824-1902 Fremont, Lily, 1842-1919 Southwest Museum (Los Angeles, Calif.) Presidential Candidates California History U.S. West History Arizona Territory History

Materials:

Letters Manuscripts Clippings Maps Songbooks

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Note:  Image above is from museum collection, 81.G.2 .

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Catablog-r for The Jack Case Collection

Manuscript number: MSA.32

Abstract:  Jack Case was an American rodeo trick rider and Hollywood stuntman popular in the 1930s. This collection includes correspondence and records regarding Case’s personal and business life, photographs, and promotional materials for rodeo shows, including his performing horse Rex. 

Extent: 2.5 linear feet

Subjects: 

Bar 20 Ranch Rodeo Bronc riding -- United States Rodeo performers -- United States Rodeos Stunt performers -- United States Trick riding -- United States Trick roping -- United States Wild west shows Women rodeo performers -- United States -- History

Materials: 

Clippings Correspondence Financial records Legal documents Photographs Press kits

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Note:  The Autry Museum also houses a large collection of Jack Case performance memorabilia donated by Petra and Greg Martin in 1991. The memorabilia includes costumes, horse tack, and a Colt single action army model revolver which Buck Taylor gave to Jack Case as payment for his performance with Taylor’s Wild West Show. Image above is from that collection, 91.210.253.

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Catablog-r for The Edna Robb Webster Papers

Manuscript Number: 237

Abstract: Edna Robb Webster was an American author, poet, and historian of Mayan culture. Her archives were preserved by her daughter Marjorie Ellen Webster. Included are early versions of her published works, such as works on Mexico’s Yucatan region, popular 1930s romance novels, and a biography for the Midwestern inventor Theodore Arthur Willard (T.A.)Willard. 

Extent: 2 linear feet

Subjects: 

Mayas Mexico Mesoamerica Willard, Theodore Arthur

Materials:

Letters Manuscripts Photographs

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Note: Image is colored lantern slide image of Edna Robb Webster at the Dovecotes, Uxmal, circa 1930s, photographer unknown. Autry Museum; LS.14959

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Catablog-r for the Grace Ellery Channing Stetson papers

Manuscript number: MS.1271

Abstract:  This collection contains approximately 53 items of personal and business correspondence dating from 1897 to 1935. Grace Ellery Channing Stetson was a writer, an essayist, poet, and World War I war correspondent. Her articles, stories, and poetry appeared in "Land of Sunshine" (later "Out West"), "Harper's," "The Atlantic Monthly," and "The Saturday Evening Post." Collections of her short stories were published under the titles "The Sister of a Saint," and "Other Stories" (1895) and "The Fortune of a Day" (1900); a collection of her poetry was published under the title "Sea Drift" (1899). Her work reflected support for late nineteenth and early twentieth century conservative political ideologies and traditional social values.

Extent: 1 box

Subjects:

Women Authors Gilman, Charlotte Perkins, 1860-1935

Materials:

Letters Photographs

Catalog Record

Finding Aid Record

Note: Image is from Braun Research Library Photo Archives

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Catablog-r for The Fred Rosenstock Collection: Miscellaneous Materials

Manuscript Number: 90.253.4101

Abstract: A variety of materials collected by Fred Rosenstock, whose passion for reading and his interest in Western history led him to make a career in book selling, collecting, publishing and art dealing. The Autry Museum purchased the contents of his bookstore after his death. The Miscellaneous Materials Collection is one of many assembled by the bookseller.

Extent: 10 linear feet

Subjects:

Overland Journeys to the Pacific West (U.S.) -- History -- Sources Southwest, New -- History -- Sources Colorado -- History -- Sources Mexico -- History -- Sources Texas -- History -- Sources Railways -- West (U.S.) -- History -- Sources Wyoming -- History -- Sources Indians of North America -- History Mines and Mineral Resources -- Colorado

Materials:

Broadsides Letters Newspaper Clippings Manuscripts Typescripts Mining Deeds

Catalog Record

Note: Image from publication in the Library Collection

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Catablog-r for The Mary Emily Foy Collection

Manuscript Number: MS.614

Abstract:  Collection containing information about, and works by, Mary Emily Foy.  Foy (1862-1962) was the daughter of Samuel Calvert Foy and Lucinda (Pet) Macy Foy, early Los Angeles pioneers. From 1880 to 1894, she served as the third Los Angeles City Librarian, the first woman to hold the position. She is particularly well known for her involvement in the California Woman's Suffrage Movement and her involvement with the Democratic Party. She was Vice President of the Political Equality League, Secretary of the Votes for Women Club, President of the California Woman's Democratic League, and a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1916 and 1920. In 1934, she ran unsuccessfully for Congress in the 15th Congressional District.

Extent: 6 folders

Subjects:

Native Daughters of the American West Archaeological Institute of America. Southwest Society. Libarians--California--Los Angeles--History Women--Suffrage--California--History Los Angeles (Calif.)--History

Materials:

Manuscripts Newspaper Clippings Correspondence

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Note: Image from Braun Photo Archives, P.32267

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Catablog-r for The Charles Fletcher Lummis Papers, 1888-1928

Manuscript Number: MS.1

Abstract:  This collection is comprised of papers, publications, images, musical notation, scrapbooks, clippings, ephemera, and realia from Charles Fletcher Lummis's personal and professional life. Included are materials on historic music of California, travel, and his home, El Alisal. The collection spans Lummis's involvement with the Los Angeles Public Library (as City Librarian in 1905), Sequoya League, Landmarks Club, and Southwest Museum. Features publications such as The Land of Sunshine, Out West Magazine, and the Los Angeles Times. It also includes papers of Lummis's second wife, Frances Douglas, also known as Eve Lummis.

Extent:  153.5 Linear feet

Subjects:

Archaeological Institute of America. Southwest Society California missions California, Southern -- History Indians of North America Indians of North America -- California Indians of North America -- Government relations Indians of North America -- Relocation Indians of North America -- Southwest, New Los Angeles Public Library Southwest Museum (Los Angeles, Calif.) United States -- Politics and government Warner's Ranch (Calif.)

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Note: Image from Braun Library Photo Archives P.32603

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Catablog-r for The Lawrence Clark Powell Collection

Manuscript Number: MS.651

Abstract: 

This is a collection of manuscripts by Lawrence Clark Powell (1906-2001). Powell was a librarian, literary critic, bibliographer and author of more than 100 books. This collection includes correspondence from Powell to Southwest Museum librarians and directors, typed and published manuscripts, a newspaper clipping, pamphlets, and speeches from 1941-1973.

Extent: 3.1 linear feet

Subjects: 

Comfort, Will Levington, 1878-1932 Goldwater, Barry M. (Barry Morris), 1909-1998 Strobridge, Idah Meacham, 1855-1932 University of California, Los Angeles Bibliography Book collecting Libraries Ornithology -- Southwest, New 

Materials:

Clippings Correspondence Manuscripts Speeches Typescripts

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Finding Aid Record

Note: Image from publication held in Library Collection

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Catablog-r for the Frank A. Schilling Collection

Manuscript Number: MS.664

Abstract:  Collection of typed, signed manuscripts by Frank A. Schilling. Most are manuscripts from the Conservation Association of Los Angeles County's broadcasts on KECA as part of the Chaparral Club program, from 1932 October 28-1937 September.

Extent: 1 box

Subjects:

Conservation Association of Los Angeles County Sieber, Albert, 1877-1907 Conservation -- California -- Los Angeles County Death Valley (Calif. and Nev.) Fire ecology Trees -- California Water use -- California

Materials:

Manuscripts Transcripts

Finding Aid Record

Note: Image from Southwest Museum Collection, 14.C.1100

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Catablog-r for The Edward Borein Drawings, Early 20th Century

Manuscript number: MS.669

Abstract: Edward Borein (born October 21, 1873, died May 19, 1945) was a prominent and prolific artist of Western themes who created illustrations, oil and watercolor paintings, and etchings. Collection consists of 234 pencil drawings and watercolors by Ed Borein. Images are mostly of Plains Indian clothing and objects.

Extent: 0.25 Linear feet (1 document box, 1 portfolio box)

Subjects: Indians of North America -- Clothing -- Great Plains -- Pictorial works Indians of North America -- Material culture -- Great Plains -- Pictorial works. West (U.S.) -- Pictorial works.

Materials: Drawings. Illustrations. Watercolors

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Note: Image from Autry Museum Art Collection 99.27.4

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Catablog-r for Mary Hunter Austin Collection, 1868-1954

Manuscript number: MS.605

Abstract: The collection consists of published articles and biographies by Austin; reviews and interviews about Austin or her work; correspondence with Charles Fletcher Lummis and Frederick Webb Hodge; a book prospectus; and advertisements promoting her publications.

Extent: 0.5 Linear feet (1 box)

Names:  

Mary Hunter Austin, 1868-1934 Hodge, Frederick Webb, 1864-1956 Lummis, Charles Fletcher, 1859-1928

Materials:

Advertisements Biography Clippings Correspondence Poetry Reviews  

Catalog Record

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The Dalton Gang

Yesterday in History: October 5, 1892

The Dalton gang, infamous for their bank and train robberies, attempted their last heist in Coffeyville, Kansas. Their audacious plan was to simultaneously rob two banks that stood across the street from one another, Condon & Co’s and First National Bank.

Images of Condon & Co’s Bank and First National Bank based on photographs taken by Tackitt and C.G. Glass, from Last Raid of the Daltons and Battle with the Bandits by David Stewart Elliott.

Unfortunately, the Dalton gang members were recognized despite their attempts to disguise themselves with fake beards, and news of a heist in progress spread throughout the town. Citizens of Coffeyville armed themselves and rallied to stop the Dalton gang from escaping, killing four gang members in the process.

Emmett Dalton, the youngest of the Dalton brothers, was the only survivor, although he did receive numerous gunshot wounds. He was arrested and sentenced to life in prison in Lansing, although he served only fourteen years before the governor of Kansas pardoned him. He married Julia Johnson and moved to California, where he became a realtor, actor, and author. In 1931, he published his novel When the Daltons Rode, an account of the lives that he and his brothers led during what he viewed as the last days of the American Old West.

Left: One of three of the Autry’s copies of Emmett Dalton’s When the Daltons Rode. Top and bottom right: Signatures and inscriptions made by Dalton, found in the two other copies of his book which are contained in the Autry’s collection.

For more details about the above collection items from the Library and Archives of the Autry Museum, see the links below:

Last Raid of the Daltons and Battle with the Bandits by David Steward Elliott.

When the Daltons Rode by Emmett Dalton.