Item: Helen Brooke Herford Papers, 1886-1957
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Finding Aid Title: Helen Brooke Herford Papers, 1886-1957
Finding Aid Collection Number: 2109
Date Range of Collection: 1886-1957
Creator of Materials: Herford, Helen Brooke, 1887-1972
Content Description: The Herford papers consist of family letters, ranch operation documents, and photographs all pertaining to the Herford family and the Swinging H ranch arranged in four series. Series one consists of family letters, written from various locations in Montana, Massachusetts, England, and elsewhere pertaining to Herford family activities, Helen Herford's early education, the operation of the Jack Herford Ranch, and Jack Herford's Spanish American War service. Ranch letters in series two specifically relate to the operation of the Swinging H ranch, ranch guests and employees, and Helen Underwood Wellington, Helen Herford's business partner. Series three, Ranch Operation Files, document the financial transactions of the Swinging H, promotional essays written by Helen Herford for publication, and subject files for facilities, livestock, and the Levi Strauss and Company's introduction of women's pants in 1934. 674 individually numbered photographs and seven photograph albums in series four pertain to the Herford family and relatives, Montana towns and natural features, Yellowstone National Park, and ranch life.
Finding Aid URL: http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv81704
Keywords: agriculture and ranching, historical photographs, essays, helen brooke herford, swinging h ranch, hereford family, jack herford ranch, spanish american war service, helen underwood wellington, farm and ranch management, livestock, montana towns, yellowsto
Subjects: Montana Agriculture and Ranching
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