Reminiscences of Andrew Comstock Dibble
Scope and Contents
The collection contains reminiscences of Dibble's memories, dictated to his son, about his travels from 1867-1935 across the U.S., working as a teamster for the U.S. Army, telling of conflicts between settlers and indigenous nations, Custer's campaigns in the western U.S., running cattle to Abilene, Kansas, and to eastern Nevada, and ranching near Fallon, Nevada.
Dates
- 1935
Creator
- Dibble, Andrew Comstock, 1845-1936 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Biographical Note
Dibble was originally from Connecticut and later became a Nevada rancher and farmer in Ruby Valley and Stillwater areas.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (14 leaves)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Andrew Dibble was a rancher who was primarily active in second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century. This collection contains records of Dibble's memories, dictated to his son, about his travels from 1867-1935 across the U.S., working as a teamster for the U.S. Army, telling of conflicts between settlers and indigenous nations, Custer's Custer's campaigns in the western U.S., running cattle to Abilene, Kansas, and to eastern Nevada, and ranching near Fallon, Nevada.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Reminiscences donated from unknown.
Separated Materials
Photographs have been transferred to the Special Collections Department photo archive as collection UNRS-P1989-16
Creator
- Dibble, Andrew Comstock, 1845-1936 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Reminiscences of Andrew Comstock Dibble
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
Reno Nevada 89557-0322 USA
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