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Reproduction of a photograph of the Marquis de Morès from an interpretive exhibit in the South Unit visitor center of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1882-1890
Photograph of Beef Corral wooden informational sign in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park with text discussing the former Marquis de Morès cattle corrals once there.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1967-04-20
Photograph of the site where the Marquis de Morès built a meatpacking plant, located near the entrance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the town of Medora, North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1966-04-28
Photograph of the “chateau” once owned by the Marquis de Morès now part of the Chateau de Morès State Historic Site in the town of Medora, North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1965
Article offers a brief history of cattle ranching in North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1920-1960
The letter writer provides Albert T. Volwiler with the names of individuals who have connections to the Medora, North Dakota, area.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1918-03-04
Elmore Y. Sarles answers questions about the Maltese Cross cabin sent to him by Dr. Volwiler. While Sarles does not know many of the answers, he directs Volwiler to several individuals who should.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1918-03-26
Lewis F. Crawford discusses a range of topics, including Theodore Roosevelt’s ranching skills, cowboy songs, and the formation of the stockmen’s association.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1918-04-26
Historian Ray H. Mattison reports on his study of the authenticity of the Maltese Cross cabin. Mattison concludes that the cabin in question is the one occupied by Roosevelt when he first moved to Medora, North Dakota. Whether or not it was his home beyond 1885, it continued to be the base of Roosevelt’s cattle ranching operation. In addition to a thorough history of Roosevelt’s time in the Badlands Region and the efforts of others to preserve and/or showcase the Maltese Cross cabin, the report includes photos and sworn affidavits from Medora locals.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-05-24
A Bismarck Tribune article highlights the main features and attractions of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, including a picture of the Maltese Cross cabin.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1947
The article in the Belleville Weekly Advocate discusses the North Dakota exhibit at the Lewis and Clark exposition, which included the Maltese Cross Ranch cabin that Theodore Roosevelt lived in while he was a rancher in the Badlands of North Dakota. The exposition will also include the cabin’s original contents, such as Roosevelt’s straw hat, his gun, and his chaps and boots.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1905-06-23
Summary of Theodore Roosevelt’s life and activities in the Badlands of North Dakota.
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Information regarding the Marquis de Morès, including his early activities in the United States and events surrounding his trial for murder.
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Typed transcript of an article that appeared in the Bismarck Tribune, describing how Medora, North Dakota, is settling into winter. Business is slow and many residents will spend the winter months elsewhere.
1886-11-23
Typed transcript of an article from the Bismarck Tribune. Theodore Roosevelt passed through Bismarck on his way to his ranch in the Badlands. His disagreement with the Marquis de Morès has been greatly exaggerated.
1885-08-26
Typed transcript of an article from the Bismarck Tribune. The Marquis de Morès believes that his indictment for murder is a blackmailing scheme and he has no doubt that he will be acquitted.
1885-08-27
Typed transcript of an article from the Bismarck Tribune. The Marquis de Morès appeared in a Mandan court for his murder indictment and was taken into custody. A change of venue was granted and the trial will take place in Bismarck.
1885-09-01
Typed transcript of an article from the Bismarck Tribune. The Marquis de Morès and E. G. Paddock have been indicted for the murder of Riley Luffsey and will be tried on September 10. The Marquis will be incarcerated in the county jail until the conclusion of the trial.
1885-09-02
Typed transcript of an article from the Bismarck Tribune. All of the witnesses have arrived in Bismarck and the trial of the Marquis de Morès will begin today.
1885-09-12
Typed transcript of an article from the Bismarck Tribune, summarizing the testimony from the trial of the Marquis de Morès.
1885-09-16