Mr. Mike Meek talks a little bit about growing up as one of eight kids on a small ranch. He discusses how he made a career as a rancher, ranching for a corporate ranch. He explains his various roles throughout his career in corporate ranching....
Meek, Mike; Ranching; Cattle ranching; Hay--Harvesting--Equipment and supplies; Pasture, Right of; Pasture animals; Feedlots; Beef cattle--Cow-calf system; Agricultural education;
Vanez T. Wilson scrapbook no. 2: Bear River Bird Refuge. Mr. Wilson began his career in Department of the Interior in 1927, helping to survey and establish what was to become the Bear River Bird Refuge just outside of Brigham City, Utah. He was...
Wilson, Vanez T., 1895-1977; Bear River Bird Refuge (Utah)--Pictorial works; Ducks--Utah--Bear River Bird Refuge; Ducks--Diseases--Pictorial works;
Describes the topography, geology, and history of prehistoric Lake Bonneville which once covered about 20,000 square miles in parts of Utah, Nevada, and Idaho. In addition to describing Lake Bonneville specifically, this detailed and beautifully...
One of a group of views showing the Golden Spike Festival held at Promontory Point, Utah in August, 1977. This view shows an antiques vendor. Also see 260502 through 260606. Image has been lightened.
Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah) -- Pictorial works; Selling -- Antiques -- Utah -- Promontory Point -- Pictorial works
One of a group of views showing the Golden Spike Festival held at Promontory Point, Utah in August, 1977. This view shows antiques sale booths. Also see 260503 through 260606. Image has been lightened.
Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah) -- Pictorial works
One of a group of views showing the Golden Spike Festival held at Promontory Point, Utah in August, 1977. This view shows a soap-making demonstration. Also see 260502 through 260606. Image has been lightened.
Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah) -- Pictorial works
One of a group of views showing the Golden Spike Festival held at Promontory Point, Utah in August, 1977. This view shows a tipi (teepee) and American Indian crafts. Also see 260502 through 260606. Image has been lightened.
Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah) -- Pictorial works; Tipis -- Pictorial works
One of a group of views showing the Golden Spike Festival held at Promontory Point, Utah in August, 1977. This view shows the Jupiter locomotive and "coal" car loaded with wood. Also see 260502 through 260606. Image has been lightened.
Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah) -- Pictorial works; Jupiter (Locomotive) -- Pictorial works; Locomotives -- Pictorial works
One of a group of views showing the Golden Spike Festival held at Promontory Point, Utah in August, 1977. This view shows a toy locomotive with a child-size seat. Also see 260502 through 260606.
Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah) -- Pictorial works; Riding toys -- Pictorial works
One of a group of views showing the Golden Spike Festival held at Promontory Point, Utah in August, 1977. In the background of this view is the Jupiter locomotive, one of two originals. Also see 260502 through 260606. Image has been lightened.
Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah) -- Pictorial works; Jupiter (Locomotive) -- Pictorial works; Locomotives -- Pictorial works
One of a group of views showing the Golden Spike Festival held at Promontory Point, Utah in August, 1977. In the background of this view is the Jupiter locomotive, one of two originals. Also see 260502 through 260606. Image has been lightened.
Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah) -- Pictorial works; Jupiter (Locomotive) -- Pictorial works; Locomotives -- Pictorial works
One of a group of views showing the Golden Spike Festival held at Promontory Point, Utah in August, 1977. In the background of this view is the Jupiter locomotive, one of two originals. Also see 260502 through 260606. Image has been lightened.
Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah) -- Pictorial works; Jupiter (Locomotive) -- Pictorial works; Locomotives -- Pictorial works
One of a group of views showing the Golden Spike Festival held at Promontory Point, Utah in August, 1977. In the background of this view is the Jupiter locomotive, one of two originals. Also see 260502 through 260606. Image has been lightened.
Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah) -- Pictorial works; Jupiter (Locomotive) -- Pictorial works; Locomotives -- Pictorial works
One of a group of views showing the Golden Spike Festival held at Promontory Point, Utah in August, 1977. This view shows the driving of the golden spike into a rail. Also see 260502 through 260606. Image is blurry.
Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah) -- Pictorial works
One of a group of views showing the Golden Spike Festival held at Promontory Point, Utah in August, 1977. This view shows folk singer Bruce "Utah" Phillips performing. Also see 260502 through 260606. Image has been lightened.
Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah) -- Pictorial works; Phillips, Utah -- Portraits
One of a group of views showing the Golden Spike Festival held at Promontory Point, Utah in August, 1977. This view shows folk singer Bruce "Utah" Phillips performing. Also see 260502 through 260606.
Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah) -- Pictorial works; Phillips, Utah -- Portraits
One of a group of views showing the Golden Spike Festival held at Promontory Point, Utah in August, 1977. This view shows children riding on a railroad flat car. Also see 260502 through 260605. Image has been lightened.
Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah) -- Pictorial works
Re-enactment of the driving of the golden spike at Promontory Point in 1896. The engine in the background is one of two originals loaned for the ceremony which was performed for the public several times daily during the summer. Also see 020208. ...
Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah) -- Pictorial works
Re-enactment of the driving of the golden spike at Promontory Point in 1896. The engine in the background is one of two originals loaned for the ceremony which was performed for the public several times daily during the summer. Also see 020208. ...
Golden Spike National Historic Site (Utah) -- Pictorial works; Locomotives -- Pictorial works
Mr. Pete Holmgren speaks about being a rancher, growing up on a ranch, and raising his own family on his ranch. He touches on how ranching has changed from his boyhood, and now watching his grandchildren grow-up on the ranch. He talks a little...
Holmgren, Pete--Interviews; Holmgren, Linda--Interviews; Cattle ranching; Pasture, Right of; Hay--Harvesting--Equipment and supplies; Ranch managers; Beef cattle--Cow-calf system; Haying equipment; Range management;
Mr. Boyd Udy is the cow boss and ranch manager at the ATK ranch in northern Utah. He talks about his current duties, his past occupations over the years, and ranching in general. Interviewed by Randy Williams on May 12, 2011 at the ATK Ranch in...
