MS 592 - Roger Schauer Collection, 1919-1930 | McCracken Research Library

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Collection Overview

Title: MS 592 - Roger Schauer Collection, 1919-1930

Primary Creator: Schauer, Roger (1901-)

Extent: 1.0 Cubic Feet

Arrangement: The collection is arranged in the original order that it was received in.

Date Acquired: 10/02/2006

Subjects: Bears, Dude ranches, Family Life, Montana, Montana--Photographs, Montana—History—Photographs., Photography, Artistic, Schauer, Roger, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park

Languages: English

Abstract

The collection includes a photograph album of early twentieth century life in Montana. The years in the album range from 1919 to 1930 and the subjects of the photograph appear to all be apart of the same family. The pictures are of the town in Montana that they lived in, significant moments in their lives, and trips to Yellowstone and dude ranches in Wyoming.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

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This collection is a photograph album with around 562 photographs. All of the photographs are from between the years 1919 and 1930. Most of them are still in the original album with the ones that have fallen out in sleeves. Also included in the collection are a set of notes describing the pictures.

Collection Historical Note

The historical significance of this photograph album is to gain a visual perspective of what life was like in a small town in Montana during the years of 1919 to 1930. This photograph album is helpful to anyone who is studying early 20th century Montana, or ranching life. The fashion, automobiles, and the layout of the towns photographed are also interesting for studying the 20th century.

Biographical Note

Roger Schauer was a high school science teacher at Laurel High School in Laurel, Montana in the 1930s.

Subject/Index Terms

Bears
Dude ranches
Family Life
Montana
Montana--Photographs
Montana—History—Photographs.
Photography, Artistic
Schauer, Roger
Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park

Administrative Information

Repository: McCracken Research Library

Access Restrictions: McCracken Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials. Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation or publication. Contact McCracken Research Library for more information.

Acquisition Source: Patti Waddell

Acquisition Method: This collection was a gift from Patti Waddell.

Preferred Citation: Roger Shauer Collection, MS 592, McCracken Research Library, Buffalo Bill Center of the West

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