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Guide to the Morris Hepler Collection

 Collection
Identifier: B-942

Scope and Content

One copy of Famous Detective Cases August 1935

Dates

  • 1935

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Historical Note

Tom Horn was tried, found guilty, and hanged in 1903 for the murder of Willie Nickell near Iron Mountain, Wyoming. Edwin Smalley was Laramie County Sheriff at the time.

Extent

1 file folder

Abstract

One 1935 issue of the magazine Famous Detective Cases that includes the article "Smashing the West's Murdering Horseman by Edwin J. Smalley as told to Morris Hepler" about the capture, trial, and execution of Tom Horn.

Arrangement

None

Acquisition Information

Donated by Morris Hepler in 1937

Existence and Location of Originals

Original on file at the Wyoming State Archives.

Alternate Formats Available

Digital copy of materials may be available. See container list for more information.

Related Material

Tom Horn trial papers, Laramie County District Court, Wyoming State Archives.

Separated Material

None

Processing Information

Processed prior to 2005.

Title
Guide to the Morris Hepler Collection, 1935
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Suzi Taylor
Date
2022
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository

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