Inventory of the Sherrill Halbert Papers,1923-1992
Department of Special Collections
General Library
University of California, Davis
100 North West Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292
Phone: (530) 752-1621
Fax: (530) 754-5758
Email: speccoll@lib.ucdavis.edu
2003,
©2003
The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Note
History--United States and North American History.
Inventory of the Sherrill Halbert Papers, 1923-1992
D-391
Department of Special Collections
General Library
University of California, Davis
Davis, California
Contact Information
- Department of Special Collections
- General Library
- 100 North West Quad
- University of California, Davis
- Davis, CA 95616-5292
- Phone: (530) 752-1621
- Fax: (530) 754-5758
- Email: speccoll@lib.ucdavis.edu
- Encoded by: Sara Gunasekara
- Completed: 2003
©2003 The Regents of the University of California
Descriptive Summary
Title: Sherrill Halbert Papers,
Date (inclusive): 1923-1992
Collection number: D-391
Creator:
Halbert, Sherrill, 1901-
Extent:
6.8 linear feet
Repository:
University of California, Davis. General Library. Dept. of Special Collections.
100 North West Quad
Davis, California, 95616-5292
Abstract: Sherrill Halbert, Sacramento jurist and amateur historian, served as a director of the Pony Express Centennial Association
from 1958-1961. He was administrator of many Association Projects including the creation of trail markers and penned about
twenty "Pony Express Days" vignettes. The collection consists of Halbert's own correspondence, speeches, and writings on
the Pony Express. It also includes correspondence, clippings, maps, memorabilia and photographs pertaining to the activities
of the Centennial Association.
Language:
English.
Administrative Information
Access
Collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
Copyright is protected by the copyright law, chapter 17 of the U.S. Code. All requests for permission to publish or quote
from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf
of Special Collections, General Library, University of California, Davis as the owner of the physical items and is not intended
to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Sherrill Halbert Papers, D-391, Department of Special Collections, University of California Library,
Davis, California.
Acquisition Information
Acquired in 2003.
Biography
Biographical Narrative
The Pony Express Centennial Association was incorporated for the purpose of "recognizing, marking and honoring the historical
epoch of the Pony Express" (1958). It was organized by Utah Governor George Dewey, with the cooperation of other Governors
of states in which the Pony Express operated. Waddell Smith (great-grandson of one of the original partners of the Pony Express)
became President of the Association and twenty-two prominent historians and other citizens became at-large Directors. One
of these was Sacramento jurist and amateur historian, Sherrill Halbert (1958-1961). He was adminstrator of many Association
projects including the creation of trail markers. Halbert also penned about twenty "Pony Express Days" vignettes.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Halbert Papers consists of Sherrill Halbert's own correspondence, speeches and writings on the Pony Express. Correspondence,
clippings, maps, memorabilia and photographs pertaining to the activities of the Centennial Association are also included.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
Halbert, Sherrill,--1901-
Pony Express Centennial Association
Sophie Comstock Memorial Committee
Pony express
Historians--Correspondence
West (U.S.)--History
Pony Express Trail
Series 1
Correspondence,1931-1992
Physical Description:
2 linear feet
Scope and Content Note
Arranged into two subseries: Chronological and Special topics.
Note
Subseries 1.1
Chronological,1958-1992
Physical Description:
1.5 linear feet
Scope and Content Note
Arranged chronologically.
Box 1:1
October 13, 1958 - February 29, 1960
Box 1:2
March 3, 1960-December 23, 1960
Box 1:3
Jan. 18, 1960-June 29, 1962
Box 1:4
July 2, 1962 - Dec. 29, 1962
Box 1:5
Jan. 8, 1963-June 28, 1963
Box 1:6
July 1, 1963-Dec. 26, 1963
Box 1:7
Jan 3, 1964-Dec. 30, 1965
Box 1:8
Jan. 3, 1966-Dec. 29, 1966
Box 1:9
Jan. 3, 1967 - Dec. 27, 1967
Box 1:10
Jan. 2, 1968 - Nov. 22, 1968
Box 1:11
Jan. 31, 1969 - Dec. 31, 1969
Box 1:12
Jan 7, 1970 - Dec. 20, 1970
Box 2:1
June 19, 1970 - Sept. 14, 1970
Box 2:2
Jan. 1, 1971 - Dec. 27, 1971
Box 2:3
Jan. 3, 1972 - Dec. 7, 1972
Box 2:4
Jan. 8, 1973 - Dec. 24, 1974
Box 2:5
Jan. 23, 1975 - Dec. 22, 1975
Box 2:6
Jan 5, 1976 - Dec. 30, 1976
Box 2:7
Jan. 3, 1977 - Dec. 19, 1977
Box 2:8
Jan. 11, 1978 - Sept. 19, 1978
Box 2:9
Jan. 25, 1979 - Nov. 12, 1981
Subseries 1.2
Special topics,1931-1983
Physical Description:
0.5 linear feet
Scope and Content Note
Arranged into three subseries: Printed materials, Trail markers, and Other subjects.
Subseries 1.2.1
Printed materials,1959-1983
Physical Description:
6 folders
Scope and Content Note
Box 2:11
Books about Pony Express,1959-1965
Physical Description:
Note
Box 2:12
Reinfelds book,1974-1976
Physical Description:
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Box 2:13
Sharp book,1972
Physical Description:
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Box 2:14
National Geographic article,1977-1981
Physical Description:
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Box 2:15
Centaur magazine article,1981-1983
Physical Description:
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Box 2:16
Kraft, Jack.1974
Physical Description:
Note
Subseries 1.2.2
Trail Markers,1931-1971
Physical Description:
5 folders
Box 2:17
Establishing Trail Markers,1931
Physical Description:
Note
Photocopies
Box 2:18
Hawley Grade Marker,1965-1970
Physical Description:
Note
Box 2:19
Trail Marker Report: Missouri,1971
Physical Description:
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Box 2:20
Trail Marker Report: Nebraska,1971
Physical Description:
Note
Box 2:21
Trail Marker Report: Wyoming,1971
Physical Description:
Note
Subseries 1.2.3
Other subjects,1966-1983
Physical Description:
5 folders
Box 2:22
Commemorative plaque,1969-1973
Physical Description:
Note
Box 2:23
National Pony Express Association,Jan. 1977 - Dec. 1982
Physical Description:
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Box 2:24
National Pony Express Association,Jan. 7, 1983 - Dec. 29, 1983
Physical Description:
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Box 2:25
Pattee House,1980-1983
Physical Description:
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Box 3:47
St. Joseph, MO1966-1983
Physical Description:
Note
Series 2
National Pony Express Centennial Association,1962-1977
Physical Description:
2 folders
Scope and Content Note
Note
Box 3:1
Treasurer's file,Mar. 18, 1970 - May 18, 1970
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:2
Check book,Aug. 30, 1962-March 10, 1977
Physical Description:
Note
Series 3
Photographs and Pictures,1962-1972
Physical Description:
0.4 linear feet
Note
Box 3:2a
Negative of Pony Express Marker,n.d.
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:3
Dedication of the Pony Express plaque at Harrahs club, Stateline, Nev.,April 4, 1963
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:4
Dedication of the Pony Express plaque at Austin, Nev.,Aug. 3, 1963
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:5
Dedication of the Pony Express plaque at Carson City, Nev.,Aug. 17, 1963
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:6
Dedication of the Pony Express plaque, Nev.,1963
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:7
Dedication of the Pony Express plaque, Utah,1963
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:8
Pony Express plaques, Stateline, Nev.,Apr. 1963
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:9
Pony Express plaques, Genoa, Nev.,1963
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:10
Pony Express markers, Genoa, Nev.,1963
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:11
Dry Creek Station, Nev.n.d.
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:12
Dry Creek Station, Nev. clippingAug. 9, 1964
Physical Description:
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Box 3:13
Pony Express plaques, Californian.d.
Physical Description:
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Box 3:14
Sketches for bronze plaques,1962
Physical Description:
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Box 3:15
Pony Express statue model,n.d.
Physical Description:
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Box 3:16
Markers in Wyoming,n.d.
Physical Description:
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Box 3:17
St. Joseph Museum,1972
Physical Description:
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Series 4
Halbert Writings,1960-1982
Physical Description:
0.6 linear feet
Scope and Content Note
Arranged into three subseries: Speeches, Articles, Vignettes.
Note
Subseries 4.1
Speeches,1960-1970
Physical Description:
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Box 3:18
Sacramento County Historical Society,October 27, 1960
Physical Description:
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Box 3:19
Stateline, CAApril 4, 1963
Physical Description:
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Box 3:20
Woodfords,July 24, 1966
Physical Description:
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Box 3:21
Rescue,July 4, 1967
Physical Description:
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Box 3:22
110th Anniversary,April 4, 1970
Physical Description:
Note
Subseries 4.2
Articles,1962-1981
Physical Description:
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Box 3:23
San Francisco Recorder,1962
Physical Description:
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Box 3:24
Centaur,1981
Physical Description:
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Box 3:25
The Name of the First Pony Express Rider Out of Sacramento,n.d.
Physical Description:
Note
Subseries 4.3
Vignettes,1967-1982
Physical Description:
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Box 3:26
Trip East,July 4, 1967
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:27
Heroes,July 4, 1968
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:28
Trip West,July 4, 1969
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:29
Sportsman's Hall,July 4, 1970
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:30
Hastings Building,July 4, 1971
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:31
Yanks Station,July 4, 1972
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:32
Pleasant Grove,July 4, 1973
Physical Description:
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Box 3:33
Placerville,1973
Physical Description:
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Box 3:34
Folsom,July 4, 1975
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:35
15-Mile House,July 4, 1975
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:36
Mud Springs,July 4, 1976
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:37
Mormon Tavern,July 4, 1977
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:38
Woodfords,July 4, 1977
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:39
Strawberry Station,July 4, 1979
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:40
Buffalo Bill,July 4, 1980
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:41
California Pony Express Trail,July 4, 1981
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:42
Magnolia House aka 5 Mile House,1981
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:43
Nevada trail,1982
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:44
Kansas and the Pony Express,1982
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:45
Hope Valley,n.d.
Physical Description:
Note
Box 3:46
Mountain Democrat,n.d.
Physical Description:
Note
Series 5
Clippings and articles on the Pony Express,1923-1983
Physical Description:
6 folders
Note
Box 4:1
Clippings: Apr. 3, 1960 - June 29, 1960
Physical Description:
Note
Box 4:2
Clippings: July 1, 1960 - Dec. 3, 1963
Physical Description:
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Box 4:3
Clippings: March 1, 1964 - June 30, 1974
Physical Description:
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Box 4:4
Clippings: March 26, 1975 - June 12, 1981
Physical Description:
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Box 4:5
Clippings: November 4, 1982 - May 4, 1983
Physical Description:
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Box 4:6
Articles: 1923-1971
Physical Description:
Note
Series 6
Pony Express Centennial Celebration,1960-1979
Physical Description:
3 folders
Note
Box 4:7
Newspaper Clippings, pamphlets, notes and other memorial items,1960
Physical Description:
Note
Box 4:8
Newspaper Clippings, pamphlets, notes and other memorial items,1960-1978
Physical Description:
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Box 4:9
Newspaper Clippings, pamphlets, notes and other memorial items,1960-1979
Physical Description:
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Series 7.
Historical research material,1934-1981
Physical Description:
0.5 linear feet
Scope and Content Note
Arranged into two subseries: Research material and Restoration plans.
Note
Subseries 7.1.
Research material,1934-1981
Physical Description:
Note
Box 4:10
Buffalo Bill's Imposter,n.d.
Physical Description:
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Box 4:11
Historical landmark section, Dept. of Parks and Recreationn.d.
Physical Description:
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Box 4:12
Placerville1934-1935
Physical Description:
Note
Photocopies
Box 4:13
Pony Express Riders1976
Physical Description:
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Box 4:14
Riders Oathn.d.
Physical Description:
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Box 4:15
St. Joseph, Missouri1966-1981
Physical Description:
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Box 3:48
Headquarters of Russell, Majors, Waddelln.d.
Physical Description:
Note
Subseries 7.2.
Restoration plans,
1970-1979
Physical Description:
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Box 4:16
Hastings Building, Sacramento,1971
Physical Description:
Note
Box 4:17
Boom Building, Placerville,1974
Physical Description:
Note
Box 4:18
Sportsman's Hall1970
Physical Description:
Note
Series 8.
Sophie Comstock Memorial Committee,1962-1982
Physical Description:
1 linear foot
Note
Box 5:1
Pony Express statue, photo of Comstock model,n.d.
Physical Description:
Note
Box 5:2
Stationary,n.d.
Physical Description:
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Box 5:3
Sketches for Sacramento Pony Express Monument,n.d.
Physical Description:
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Box 5:4
Papers,1962-1964
Physical Description:
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Box 5:5
Papers,1965-1974
Physical Description:
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Box 5:6
Papers,1975-1981
Physical Description:
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Box 5:7
Papers,1982
Physical Description:
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Series 9.
Maps and memorabilia,n.d.
Physical Description:
1 linear foot
Note
Box 6
Maps of the Pony Express Routes,n.d.
Physical Description:
Note
Box 7
Maps of the Pony Express Routes n.d.
Physical Description:
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Box 5:10
Plaques, trophies, and ceremonial coins,n.d.
Physical Description:
Note
Series 10.
Thunder Before Lightning,1961-1966
Physical Description:
2 folders
Note
Box 5:8
Thunder before Lightning: The Pony Express in story and stamp, by Robert L. Robbins,1961
Physical Description:
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Box 5:9
Thunder before Lightning bound typescript by Robert L. Robbins,1966
Physical Description:
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