National Cowboy Poetry Gathering collection
Scope and Contents
The materials in the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Collection include brochures, programs, newspapers, posters, and other materials distributed at the Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada, hosted by the Western Folklife Center (1985 to present). The materials are housed in acid-free archival boxes (or map cabinet in the case of the posters) and folders in USU's Special Collections and Archives.
Dates
- Creation: 1985-2024
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Restrictions
Open to public research. To access the collection a patron must have the following information: collection number, box number, folder number and item number. The materials do not circulate and are available in USU's Special Collections and Archives. Patrons must sign and comply with the USU Special Collections and Archives Use Agreement and Reproduction Order form as well as any restrictions placed by the collector or informant(s).
Copyright
It is the responsibility of the user to obtain permission to publish from the owner of the copyright (the institution, the creator of the record, the author or his/her transferees, heirs, legates, or literary executors). The user agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Utah State University Libraries, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims made by any person asserting that he or she is an owner of copyright.
Permission to publish material from the The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering collection must be obtained from the Curator of the Fife Folklore Archives and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Historical note
In 1985 the first Cowboy Poetry Gathering was held in Elko, Nevada, featuring cowboy poetry and songs. Since that time the gathering has achieved national notice and hosts thousands of cowboy poets & singers, folklorists, ranchers, speakers, and visitors each year. The name of the Cowboy Poetry Gathering changed to The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering during 2000-2001.
Extent
4 linear feet (7 boxes)
Abstract
The materials in the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering collection include brochures, programs, newspapers, posters, and other materials distributed at the Cowboy Poetry Gathering (now the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering) in Elko, Nevada, hosted by the Western Folklife Center (1985 to present).
Arrangement
Chronological by year.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The materials in the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Collection date from 1985 (when the first Cowboy Poetry Gathering was hosted in Elko, Nevada) to the present. Throughout the years, Fife Folklore Archives faculty and staff have deposited their programs and posters and other NCPG generated materials in the Fife Folklore Archives. In 1993 Randy Williams organized the items into a file collection. In 2005, Ashley Purser reviewed the programs and sorted them by year and boxed and foldered them and created this finding aid. In August of 2005, Randy Williams added the NCPG posters to the collection and updated the finding aid.
Processing Information
Originally processed by Ashley Gorrell Purser and Randy Williams. Finding aid created by Ashley Gorrell Purser and Randy Williams, April and August 2005; updated by Randy Williams, March 2012; updated by Rachel Iroz, October 2015; updated by Michelle Jones, March 2019
- Title
- Guide to the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering collection 1985-2024
- Author
- Finding aid created by Randy Williams, April 2006.
- Date
- ©2008
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding guide is in English in Latin script.
- Sponsor
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008
Revision Statements
- 2009: Template information was updated to reflect Archives West best practice guidelines.
- March 24, 2009: Series I box 5 folder 2 was added to include the 2009 Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
- March 29, 20012: Series I box 5 folder 5 was added to include the 2012 Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
- February 5, 2013: Series II poster cabinet 1 drawer 1 folder 1 item 29 was added to include the 2013 Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
- February 8, 2013: Series II poster cabinet 1 drawer 1 folder 1 item 33 and 34 were added to include the 2017 and 2019 Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
- 2024: Updated to include 2023 and 2024 materials
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)
scweb@usu.edu