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Ferris, Arnold D. (Arnold Douglas), 1887-1951

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Preliminary study of and identification of the Elkhorn Ranch site

Preliminary study of and identification of the Elkhorn Ranch site

Ray H. Mattison describes the methodology used to try to discover the exact location of Theodore Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch. Mattison includes a historical background of the ranch, from its original construction and occupation by Roosevelt, William Wingate Sewall and Wilmot S. Dow, through its later abandonment and deconstruction. The primary method used by Mattison to determine the site of the Elkhorn was through a comparative study of photographs between those taken by Roosevelt in 1886 and contemporary photographs Mattison took in 1949. Additionally, Mattison interviewed a number of “Old Timers,” who were familiar with the Elkhorn Ranch, and who were able to corroborate the conclusions he came to based on the photographs.

Collection

Midwest Archeological Center

Creation Date

1950-01

Letter from Joseph A. Ferris to William Wingate Sewall

Letter from Joseph A. Ferris to William Wingate Sewall

Joseph A. Ferris was pleased to hear from William Wingate Sewall. He has a son, Arnold Douglas Ferris, and two daughters, Carrie E. Ferris and Ada Scott Ferris. There are not many old timers left in Medora, North Dakota. Sylvane M. Ferris still lives in town and the Eatons are selling out and moving to Montana. Ferris met President Roosevelt last April and rode to Medora with him. He is still running the store and is working hard to fund the education of his children. Along with Sylvane, he bought 2,880 acres of the Maltese Cross ranch land. Ferris concludes with updates on the “old timers.”

Collection

State Historical Society of North Dakota

Creation Date

1903-12-19

Memorandum from Ray H. Mattison to Allyn F. Hanks

Memorandum from Ray H. Mattison to Allyn F. Hanks

Ray H. Mattison writes to Allyn F. Hanks regarding a research trip to Helena, Montana, and the development of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Mattison interviewed Wallis Huidekoper, Ella Myers, E. A. Phillips, and Arnold D. Ferris. He also researched at the Montana Historical Library and Montana State College.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-11-02