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Photograph of and informational display entitled “The Cowboy,” which includes quotes from Theodore Roosevelt and photographs by L. A. Huffman; museum exhibit #20 in the South Unit visitor center of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1967-03-30
Theodore Roosevelt describes life on his ranch in the Badlands of North Dakota.
1888-03
Compilation of stories related to Theodore Roosevelt’s experiences in the American West, particularly second hand stories from his western acquaintances.
1888
February 7, 1884, edition of The Bad Lands Cow Boy.
1884-02-07
Overview of cattle herding and the operations of a cattle ranch.
1887
Study of cowboy clothing and equipment used in the Medora area of the 1880s.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-06-25
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
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
Superintendent Jay is pleased with Historian Don Rickey’s report and believes that it will be useful for museum planning at Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park. Additional copies of the report are being produced and one will be sent to the North Dakota State Historical Society.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-06-28
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
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 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 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
Outline for a research project on cowboy attire and equipment in the region of Medora, North Dakota, from 1882 to 1887.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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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
Regional Chief Gregg compliments Historian Don Rickey’s report and thanks Superintendent Aubuchon for making Rickey’s assistance available.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-07-05
Acting Regional Chief of Interpretation Mattes is pleased with historian Don Rickey’s report and suggests submitting it to North Dakota History magazine for publication.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1957-08-14
Louis Kirk appreciates the price list but is still having problems determining authenticity. He sent some experimental slides which have been problematic.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-05-11
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
Louis Kirk requests Historian Rickey’s advice for verifying and acquiring objects for the new museum in Medora.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1958-04-28