Name/Title
Utah and the Pony ExpressEntry/Object ID
L9999.999.3786Description
Utah and the Pony Express, the Centennial Edition, was published by the Utah Pony Express Centennial Commission which was promoting the observance of the centennial in Utah. A paragraph in the foreword states, "This booklet has been prepared as one method to preserve and perpetuate that great and gallant story of pioneer transportation and communication in the American West--the Pony Express." Included are stories of the founders, Russell, Majors and Waddell, stories of early riders from both Sacramento and St. Joseph, as well as stations in between, information on some of the station keepers, and other miscellaneous information. There is a letter from rider Jack Keetley to Huston Wyeth in which he states that Alex Carlyle was the first man to ride out of St. Joseph, Johnny Frye was 2nd and he, Jack Keetley was the 3rd. He also describes his 125 mile ride to Guittard's early on and later changed to Seneca, KS, - 80 miles. This book is autographed by Kate B. Carter, author. This book is from the Don Reynolds library.
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BookNomenclature Sub-Class
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Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Transportation/Communication/St. Joseph, MO/Egan, Howard/Keetley, Jack, Russell, Majors & Waddell, Trails, Pony Express Riders, Utah Pony Express CentennialBook Details
Author
Kate B. CarterPlace Published
City
Salt Lake CityState/Province
UtahDate Published
1960Call No.
PonyExpress CANotes
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