Name/Title
ScrapbookEntry/Object ID
1948.017.0045Scope and Content
Scrapbook given by Mrs. Barber but assembled by Mrs. Bennett.
Update 2019: A brown padded scrapbook with tie closure. An embossed gold emblem with black plant figures emanating from tiny center circle is surrounded by an embossed brown "vine." Measures 14.75" x 12.25." Written across the top of the book cover in black pencil, "Scrapbook by Mrs. Raymond Barber."
A note pasted on inside cover: "From clippings and pictures given museum by Mrs. Raymond Barber. Assembled by Mrs. Ed F. Bennett for Carbon County Museum. Dec. 1957.
Page 1-A 9.75" x 14" studio portrait of Mrs. Barber;
Page 2-Raymond Barber's membership certificate for the Scottish Rite Organization;
Page 3-Studio portrait of Amos W. Barber of Cheyenne, ex Governor of Wyoming with biography
Page 4-Obituary of Florence J. Gardiner, mother of Gertrude Barber
Page 5-Clippings of Dr. Raymong Barber marrying Mrs. Maltby; Dr. Barber locating his office on 5th Street; Obituary of Mrs. W. J. (Edna Alice) Burton, 5/22/1928; Mr. and Mrs. Dee Wren purchase Jim Baker Ranch on Snake river near Savery, 5/1918;
Black and white photo of Raymond and Raphael McNeff [McNiff] holding 7 dead geese?
Page 6-Clippings of the "In Old Wyoming" Column, subjects included Dr. John Osborne, (lengthy article concerning governorship, references to Johnson County War, Governor Barber).
Page 7-Certificate from the President of the U. S. appointing Dr. Raymond Barber Examining Physician for the Carbon County Local Board, No.1, Selective Service, 10/17/1940.
Page 9-Certificate of Merit presented to Dr. Barber from the Wyoming Republican State Committee, 11/7/1944.
Page 10-A tin type and a black and white photo of Gertrude Gardiner when a baby. She married Dr. Raymond Barber; A black and white photo of Chief Bread. A Crow Scout who was awarded a medal by the United States Government. (full headdress); obituary of Dean Rowland F. Philbrook, former pastor of St. Thomas Episcopal Church; Clipping re: Mrs. Peter Smith death in 1909.
Page 11-Article on the prison escape of Al Biscaro and holding Dr. Barber and Mr. R. C. Magor as hostages. Ended with Mr. Biscero being killed. Clipping re: Grace Nickell aiding escape of husband Charles A. Nickell, cont'd on page 13.
Page 12-5/22/1928 clipping on Bill Carlisle and his clemency plea; A black and white studio portrait of Judge Homer Merrell.
Page 13-Clippings on Grace Nickell; Charles Nickells aka Al Biscaro and other aliases.
Page 141/2/1905-Board of medical Examiners issued Dr. Raymond Barber a license to practice medicine.
Page 16-the Lincoln Highway Association awarded Dr. Raymond Barber a certificate for patriotism and cooperation, 9/12/1928;
Page 18-Certificate to Dr. Raymond Barber certifying him an examining physician in the Selective Service System 11/11/1940-3/31/1947;
Page 19-Black and white photo of Mrs. Gertrude Barber with the caption, "Honolulu;"
Page 20-Identical photo of Judge Merrell as on page 12.
Page 22-Mrs. Raymond Barber appointed a member of the Defense Savings Staff, 3/1/1942 certificate.
Page 23-Article on Dr. Raymond Barber (clipping)
Page 24-Hunting and Fishing licenses of Raymond Barber, 1943 & 1945.
Page 25-Black and white photo of Dr. Kent Barber's family (a nephew of Dr. Raymond Barber). Shows Anna Bolling his wife and three children outdoors;
Page 28-Black and white studio portrait of John Mahoney, a complete writeup on his life is written beneath photo.
Page 30-Black and white studio portrait of W. A. McKay (Scottie), an early day sheep rancher of Rawlins.
Page 34-Black and white studio portrait of A. W. Woodruff, 10/13/1919 in which he writes "To Dr. and Mrs. Barber from their most grateful patient, July-Aug. 19.
Page 36-Various membership cards: Union Pacific Railroad Passes; Korein Temple; American College of Surgeons; etc.
Page 37-38-Black and white studio portrait of J. C. Davis, Manager of J. W. Hugus, etc.
Page 39-Colored postcard, 4th Street looking North and Cedar Street looking East, ca. 1900-1905.
Page 40-Several photos and postcards of the Ferris Hotel before the streets were paved. One is signed Harry Gonden, Prop.
Page 42-A large print of a drawing of a man in a suit with a note "To Dr. Raymond Barber with Best Wishes of Robert D. Carey."
Page 44-Black and white studio portrait of Willett Robertson, jeweler and watch maker.
Page 46-Black and white studio portrait of a man. Inscribed on the lower edge "to Dr. and Mrs. Barber and daughter in remembrance of our trip to Yellowstone, 1920," "Daddy McGr?"(unreadable).
Page 48-Two black and white studio portraits of Florence Gardiner, Mother of Mrs. Raymond Barber. Lengthy note about her under the photos.
Page 50-Magazine page photo of William Jeffers, President of Union Pacific Railroad.
Page 52-Black and white studio portrait of a man. Written on the lower edge of photo. "To my friends, Dr. and Mrs. Barbeer with my best wishes, William Jeffers, 5/17/19, (one time president of UPRR)
Page 54-Large black and white studio portrait of Dr. John E. Osborne, Mrs. Bennett wrote a brief bio under photograph. Note: This photograph is different view than others that we have in Past Perfect.
Page 56-Black and white studio portrait of Col. J. A. Rendle, World War II, photo has extreme silvering.
Page 58-Black and white studio portrait of a man. He signed his name on lower edge of photo with date 8/20/1920, but his name
is unreadable. Mrs. Bennett added a note under the photo. "Had a box factory at Fort Steele in the early 1900's or 1920's."
Page 60-Black and white studio portrait of a woman identified as "Mrs. Raymond Barber, wife of Dr. Raymond Barber, early day physician and surgeon who came in 1906."Collection
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