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Fifty booklets, entitled War in the West-The Indian Campaigns, have been mailed. Historian Don Rickey requests further information on what is desired for “cowboy and Rough Rider research.”
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-02-19
Historian Don Rickey may be assigned for up to six weeks to assist with research at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. He requests information on arrangements and if he can begin his work at a distance. He also offers to sell booklets on the Indian wars to the park which are meant for “western travelers.”
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-02-09
National Park Service Historian Don Rickey requests information and donations from members of the Rough Rider Association for a new exhibit at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Rickey is also interested in interviewing members of the association.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-02-20
Historian Don Rickey is searching for information on the uniforms, arms, and equipment of the Rough Riders. He would like to speak with Billy McGinty, former president of the Rough Rider Association, who lives outside of Oklahoma City. Rickey hopes that the Veterans Administration can provide McGinty’s address.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-02-20
Study of cowboy clothing and equipment used in the Medora area of the 1880s.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-06-25
Historian Don Rickey reviews his visits to several museums while researching cowboy dress and equipment for the project at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The museums are unwilling to loan their “cowboy relics” and Rickey believes that the best method to build a collection is through a campaign in the Medora area.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-05-17
Historian Don Rickey encloses his report on cowboy clothing and equipment used in the 1880s Medora area.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-06-25
Don Rickey offers suggestions of where cowboy dress and equipment of the 1880s can be acquired and estimates the value of these materials.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-05-03
Historian Don Rickey will need more information before he can provide advice on the value of the .45 Luger revolver, but he doubts that it will have much exhibit value as it is not directly connected to Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the badlands.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-05-09
Historian Don Rickey attaches the report of his interview with William Eaton and is sending the “.44 Remington percussion revolver” by Railway Express.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-01-22
Highlights of an interview with William Eaton, including biographical information and his recollections of Medora, North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-01-15
Historian Don Rickey is sending Look of the Old West and suggests that it be kept on hand until a copy can be secured for the collection at Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-06-30
Historian Don Rickey sends photos that could accompany the “open range cowboy relics” article set to appear in the May issue of Bar North.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-04-18
Historian Don Rickey has returned to Custer Battlefield National Monument and is resuming his historian duties. He is also writing the report for Theodore Roosevelt National Park and is planning another trip to “prowl for relics.”
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-04-23
Historian Don Rickey would like to interview Casey E. Barthelmess as part of his research for Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-04-25
Historian Don Rickey would like to meet with Nick Monte to discuss long terms loans from the Range Riders’ Museum for use in the new museum and visitor center at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-04-25