Skip to main content

Bell, H.B. (Hamilton Butler), 1853-1947

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1853-07-31 - 1947-04-04

Places

Languages Used

  • English

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Bill of Sale, 1938-06-15

 File
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This record group contains materials which Violet Watson owned or created. This includes some correspondences, and a bill of sale from H.B. Bell, as well as numerous programs from funerals she attended, a couple of western-themed magazines, and a biographical sketch briefly discussing her life in early Dodge City.

Dates: 1938-06-15

Biography, 1963

 File
Scope and Contents From the Series: This record group contains materials originating from H.B. Bell, including correspondences, a certificate of election to the office of Sheriff of Ford County, photographs, and advertisements for H.B. Bell's various business ventures in Dodge City. There are also documents related to other activities of his in Dodge City, including a deed from ...
Dates: 1963

Dodge City History, 1931 - 1961

 File
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The majority of the items in this collection relate to Hamilton “Ham” Bell, documenting various elements of his life, such as his Elephant Livery Stable, his role as Ford County Sheriff, and his automobile company and ambulance service. Many items also relate to the later years of his life in the 1930s and 1940s, documenting Kansas Pioneer Picnic events, The Last Round Up and other events honoring and commemorating Bell’s life and work in Dodge City. As a collection largely assembled by...
Dates: 1931 - 1961

Funeral Programs, 1932 - 1966

 Sub-Series
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This record group contains materials which Violet Watson owned or created. This includes some correspondences, and a bill of sale from H.B. Bell, as well as numerous programs from funerals she attended, a couple of western-themed magazines, and a biographical sketch briefly discussing her life in early Dodge City.

Dates: 1932 - 1966

H.B. Bell and Violet Watson Collection

 Collection — Box A4
Identifier: KHC-6
Scope and Contents The majority of the items in this collection relate to Hamilton “Ham” Bell, documenting various elements of his life, such as his Elephant Livery Stable, his role as Ford County Sheriff, and his automobile company and ambulance service. Many items also relate to the later years of his life in the 1930s and 1940s, documenting Kansas Pioneer Picnic events, The Last Round Up and other events honoring and commemorating Bell’s life and work in Dodge City. As a collection largely assembled by...
Dates: 1892 - 1966

Last Round-Up and Pioneer Picnics, 1929, 1936, 1947, Undated

 Sub-Series
Scope and Contents From the Series: This record group contains materials originating from H.B. Bell, including correspondences, a certificate of election to the office of Sheriff of Ford County, photographs, and advertisements for H.B. Bell's various business ventures in Dodge City. There are also documents related to other activities of his in Dodge City, including a deed from ...
Dates: 1929; 1936; 1947; Undated

Newspaper Clippings, 1929 - 1969

 Sub-Series
Scope and Contents From the Collection: The majority of the items in this collection relate to Hamilton “Ham” Bell, documenting various elements of his life, such as his Elephant Livery Stable, his role as Ford County Sheriff, and his automobile company and ambulance service. Many items also relate to the later years of his life in the 1930s and 1940s, documenting Kansas Pioneer Picnic events, The Last Round Up and other events honoring and commemorating Bell’s life and work in Dodge City. As a collection largely assembled by...
Dates: 1929 - 1969