Bridger, Jim, 1804-1881
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1804 - 1881
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Robert Spurrier Ellison papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 568
Scope and Contents
Microfilmed copies of handwritten and typescripts of interview notes, correspondence, general notes, and lists. The materials relate primarily to the Indian wars of North America from 1866 to 1895. The original materials reside in the Ellison--Camp collection at the Denver Public Library. The items were initialy created and collected by Walter Mason Camp with some materials generated by Robert Ellison. Also included are typescripts of some of the items.
Dates:
1865-1925
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Robert Ellison Western photographs
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 115
Scope and Contents
Collection includes two hundred and thirty photographs, including oversize images, one tintype, and a Brady photograph, with images of the oil industry and oil fields, landscapes of the West, G. A. Custer, and Ellison family and friends; stereographs of Indian wars, Wyoming; various western personalities and places; and postcards. Also includes four photographs and a postcard of Edward Copely and family. Also a picture of the printing shop at the "Old Nez Pierce Mission", and a postcard of...
Dates:
approximately 1880-1949
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Juan Menchaca painting of Jim Bridger
Collection — Oversize 1: [Barcode: 31197233645446]
Identifier: MSS 8429
Scope and Contents
Contains a portrait painting of Jim Bridger painted by Menchaca in 1971.
Dates:
1971
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Lewis Robison correspondence
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2911
Scope and Contents
Two letters addressed to, and one written by, Robison at Fort Bridger in 1857. The earliest, written by Louis Vasquez on April 30, informs Robison that Vasquez and Jim Bridger will send someone to collect balance due on purchase of the fort. On verso is Robison's May 27 letter to Daniel H. Wells, forwarding the Vasquez letter. Robison also informs Wells that he has started building a wall around the fort and visited Green River to get boats in order. The latest letter is from Brigham...
Dates:
1857
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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