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Memories of the pony express

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 1762

Scope and Contents

Typescript of a biography of Ira Nebeker who helped break wild horses for the Pony express and became a good friend of Bill Cody (Buffalo Bill).

Dates

  • circa 1950

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Memories of the pony express must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical Note

Mormon nephew of Ira Nebeker, who drove horses and farmed.

Extent

1 item (2 leaves)(0.04 linear ft.)

Custodial History

Donated by Mrs. Merrill Warnick in 1980.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Mrs. Merrill Warnick; 1980.

Appraisal

Utah and the American West and LDS cultural, social, and religious history (20th century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.VII, 2007).

Title
Register of Memories of the pony express
Status
Completed
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2010 September 2
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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