And to further add to the variety of terms used, folks interested in =
voyageurs
and the Canadian fur trade c. 1774-1821 are more likely to see the term =
"portage
strap".
Your very humble & most obedient servant,
Angela Gottfred
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Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 20:33:11 -0600
From: "Jerry Bell" <jrbell@mail.smartfella.com>
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Cinches
I am very interested in Mountain Man doin's on a horse. I have been a member of the ALRA for about 10 years and have done treks on foot with them. My persona has been a long hunter in the 1770 era. However, lately I came to the conclusion that it was wierd that people out west immulate eastern US history and people in the East immulate Western history. I decided that I wanted to do things related to the area where I live, but in order to remain a member of the ALRA, I could not go any later that 1812. Therefore, I have been struggling.
In the meantime, I aquired a horse about 3 years ago so I have been doing some horse trekking on my own. I have been unable to hook up with anyone. The saddle I have been using is a replica of a Hussan saddle that could have been used in the War of 1812 or earlier. It does not look like most of the mountain men type saddles I've seen, but it seems to fit the period well.
From the message you just left me, it sounds like you may live in the Pocatello area. In the course of business, I get up there about every 6-8 weeks. Let me know how I can contact you directly if you would. Thank you for your message.
Sincerely,
Jerry
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From: "Allen Hall" <allenhall@srv.net>
Reply-To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com
Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 19:15:00 -0600
>Jerry,
>
>If you live in SLC, and like Mountain Man doin's on a horse, get ahold of me off-line. We can hook you up with some like-minded guys.
>
>Allen in Fort Hall Country
>allenhall@srv.net
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jerry Bell
> To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com
> Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 1:13 PM
> Subject: RE: MtMan-List: Cinches
>
>
> I live in Salt Lake City. I just called the Museum. They are doing some research for me and will call me back. When I learn something, I will let you know.
>
>
>
> Jerry
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-hist_text@lists.xmission.com [mailto:owner-hist_text@lists.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Cheyenne
> Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 12:35 PM
> To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com
> Subject: RE: MtMan-List: Cinches
>
>
>
> Jerry
>
> If I gett a chance I will do some research through my local college (USU) and see if I can come up with something. I am in Utah so I might be able to get some info from the Museum that Chance refers to.
>
> Wynn
>
> --------- Original Message --------
> From: hist_text@lists.xmission.com
> To: "hist_text@lists.xmission.com" <hist_text@lists.xmission.com>
> Subject: RE: MtMan-List: Cinches
> Date: 27/05/04 13:14
>
> I have been doing a lot of studying of saddles. I would love a copy of the pages you have of this paper. How would I be able to get a complete copy?
>
>
>
> Jerry
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-hist_text@lists.xmission.com [mailto:owner-hist_text@lists.xmission.com] On Behalf Of CHANCE TIFFIE
> Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 6:38 AM
> To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com
> Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Cinches
>
>
>
> Wynn,
>
> The paper entitled"Description of saddlery in the Renwick Exhibition," was written by Ann Nelson, Utah Museum of Natural History, University of Utah, Salt Lake city, Utah 84112.
>
> The Renwick exhibition was a collection of saddles from the Department of Anthropology, private owners, and the National Museum of History and Technology.
>
> As far as the research, these saddles were thoroughly examined by the, Anthropology Conservation Laboratory, and the Smithsonian Conservation Analytical Laboratory.
>
> Although the paper is entitled as mentioned, the upper right hand corner of each page says"Smithsonian Studies in History and Technology." Unfortunately the paper I have is only a partial copy of the whole, omitting the native saddles, and others of later manufacture. If you would like a copy of the pages that I have, I will be glad to send them to you.
