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Guide to the Glenda Bell Collection

 Collection
Identifier: HC-26

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of Bell's research on Calamity Jane and the marketing efforts of her two-woman show. Records include general research, notes, articles, photographs, flyers, and correspondence. Of special interest are her critiques of sources, research on relatives, and personal correspondence from inidviduals claiming to be Calamity Jane's descendants.

Dates

  • 1864 - 2020

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Use

The collection is open for research.

Extent

11.5 cubic feet

Arrangement

There are seven series: Research; Jane Hickok McCormick; Cookbook; Calamity Jane and Barb Wire Presentation; Wyoming Humanities Council; Photographs; and Posters

Acquisition Information

Collection was donated by Tina Ann Disorbio

Processing Information

Finding aid processed 2021.

Title
Guide to the Glenda Bell Collection
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Carl Hallberg
Date
© 2022
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid is inEnglish

Repository Details

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

Contact:
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826