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Bear River Club histories

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_COLL MSS 427

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of two histories of the Bear River Club. The first is entitled, "The Early Years," and its author is identified only by her first name, Pauline. Another narrative, "History of the Bear River Club," was penned by longtime member W.H. Olwell and appears to contain extensive passages from the diary of Vinson Davis, who was heavily involved in the club during its early years. While Olwell mentions events that occurred as late as 1990, the majority of these two histories cover the period from 1901 to 1930.

Dates

  • 1987-1990

Language of Materials

Material in English

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Bear River Club histories must be obtained from the Department Head Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections

Historical Note

The Bear River Club is a duck hunting organization that operates out of Box Elder County, Utah. Founded in April 1888, the group initially took the name of its owner, Vinson Davis, who first traveled to the Bear River in the spring of 1887. In his diary Davis describes the Vinson Davis Club as a "club house which consisted of a large living and dining room, 5 bedrooms, with double beds, in each room." By the end of the 19th century it had become a very popular destination for duck hunters, and Davis decided that he could no longer shoulder the responsibility on his own. In April 1901 Davis made arrangements with William Bradley and and A.E. McKenzie to sell the club for the sum of $6,000. The men agreed to retain Davis as foreman of the group, which was renamed the Bear River Club.

Extent

1 Box (0.25 Linear Feet)

Abstract

This collection consists of two histories of the Bear River Club.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was likely donated to Special Collections and Archives by W.H. Olwell in the early 1990s.

Processing Information

Processed in June of 2012

Title
Guide to the Bear River Club histories 1987-1990
Author
Finding aid/Register created by Clint Pumphrey
Date
©2012
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 aid encoded in English.

Revision Statements

  • 2009: Template information was updated to reflect Archives West best practice guidelines.

Repository Details

Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)