Myron D. Jeffers Collection

Myron D. Jeffers Collection, circa 1961

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Jeffers, Fay, 1917-1987
Title: Myron D. Jeffers Collection
Dates: circa 1961 (inclusive)
19611961
Quantity: 1 item
Collection Number: Mss 019
Summary: The collection consists of a short biographical outline of Madison County, Montana, rancher Myron D. Jeffers for his nomination to the “Cowboy Hall of Fame” in Oklahoma City and copies of business and personal letters Myron Jeffers received.
Repository: University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions: Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and the University of Montana--Missoula.
Languages: English
Sponsor: Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of a short biographical outline of Jeffers prepared by Fay Jeffers, his daughter-in-law, for his nomination to the “Cowboy Hall of Fame” in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, which includes a record of his cattle brand. He was elected to the Hall in 1961 for his contributions to the west and the cattle industry. The collection also includes typescript transcriptions of letters from Mr. Jeffers to his wife and of business letters he received between 1871 and 1893. The letters concern cattle herding and personal matters.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to the University of Montana.

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number], Myron D. Jeffers Collection, Archives and Special Collections, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Location of Originals

At time of donation, originals of letters were in Fay Jeffers' possession.

Acquisition Information

Gift of Carl Yeckel, 1967.

Processing Note

The actions of the original processors are unknown; the collection was originally numbered SC 6. In 1998, the collection was re-described and re-numbered Mss 019. In 2004, the finding aid was encoded.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Ranchers--Montana -- Madison County

Personal Names

Jeffers, Florence Switzer--Correspondence

Corporate Names

National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center

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