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Pioneer Picnics

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

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