Jim Gatchell: The Man and the Museum: A History of the Johnson County Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum in Buffalo, Wyoming

Language: English

Published by Gatchell Museum Association, Incorporated, 1999

0967056012 / 9780967056012

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When Jim Gatchell opened The Buffalo Pharmacy in 1900, the drugstore had an immediate impact on the Johnson County community. Bringing in people from far and wide, Jim enjoyed getting to know his customers and befriended many. Famous Army scouts, cowboys, settlers, cattle barons, and lawmen would all frequent the pharmacy sharing with Jim their stories of life, work, and war. Before landing in Buffalo, Wyoming, Jim had grown up on a Lakota reservation and was fluent in the Lakota language. Through this and his caring nature, he became a trusted friend of the regions Native Americans. They brought him many gifts throughout the years including guns, war bonnets, tools, medicine bags, bows, arrows, and clothing. As word about the gifts got out, local residents began donating mementos of historic names, places, and events from Johnson County. All of the artifacts Jim received have a unique role in telling of the culture and history of Johnson County. After Jim Gatchells death in 1954, his family generously donated his vast collection to the people of Johnson County with the provision that a museum be built to house it. After three years of fundraising, the museum was established in 1957. The original museum was founded 1957 and focuses on Johnson County and frontier history. The museum's dioramas feature historic events and life along the Bozeman Trail, including the Wagon Box Fight, the Johnson County War between ranchers in the 1890s, the siege at the TA Ranch and a view of Buffalo's Main Street in 1894. Artifacts include frontier and military weapons, wagons, Native American artifacts, ranching gear, and household and historic items. The grounds include a two-room furnished log cabin.…

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Title
Jim Gatchell: The Man and the Museum: A History of the Johnson County Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum in Buffalo, Wyoming
Author
Bollinger, Gil
Publisher
Gatchell Museum Association, Incorporated
Publication year
1999
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Softcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0967056012
ISBN 13
9780967056012
Item weight
22 ounces
Dimensions
8x5x1
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Michael Patrick McCarty, Bookseller

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