The documents collection contains a mix of written materials, pamphlets, and brochures which were often intended for an impermanent use. The items here, a small portion of what is contained in the White Grass Collection, have been preserved by individuals over the years in their personal collections and subsequently donated to the White Grass Heritage Project. Materials shared here cannot be reproduced for any reason without permission. If you have documents that you’d like to gift to White Grass, please Get Involved for details. To submit a request for the use of the documents you find here, contact us.

Documents Index:

HISTORY
–100 Years of White Grass History: Slideshow created by Roger Butterbaugh documents the history of White Grass via text and historical photos.
–Land Patents: Deeds granting ownership of land.
–Hammond Family History: Genealogy and relationships to White Grass.
–White Grass Reunions: 2000, 2011, and 2014 Reunions.
–White Grass Ranch Compilation: A Compilation of Stories from the National Trust Website & More, edited by Rachel Trahern, 2014.
–Documents about William Balderston & Sky Ranch: Land for this ranch was purchased from Frank Galey’s White Grass.
RANCH MEMORABILIA
–White Grass Brochures: Scans of original advertising brochures.
–Episcopal Retreat Brochure: Scans of original brochure.
–White Grass Songbook: Original songs from the ranch.
–Letters from a Cabin Girl: Published series of letters to home while working at White Grass.
–Ranch Map: Map drawn by Cindy Galey Peck.
IN THE NEWS
–Frank Galey Obituary: Frank Galey Obituary 1985.
–White Grass to Cease Operation: Article about the closing of White Grass in 1985.
–Ranch Auction: Article about the ranch auction in 1985.
–Auction Ad: An ad run in the Jackson Hole Guide about the ranch auction in 1985.
–Fire destroys Galey Home: An article about the fire at the Galey cabin.
–Hofley Newspaper Scrapbook: Collection of newspaper articles about White Grass and historic preservation projects around Jackson.
–White Grass Newspaper Articles: Various articles written about White Grass.
WESTERN CENTER FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
–2002 Condition Assessment: Condition Assessment by Harrison Goddall.
–2008 Cultural Landscape Report: Cultural Landscape and Historic Structures Report.
–2016 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Invitation, ranch map and ceremony transcript.
–Planning Documents: Documents creating WCHP
–Vanishing Treasures Catalogs: Vanishing Treasures Catalogs (2018, 2019)
–Cabin Restoration Histories

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HISTORY

100 Years of White Grass History

Land Patents

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HAMMOND FAMILY HISTORY

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White Grass Reunions

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White Grass Ranch Compilation

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William Balderston & Sky Ranch

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WHITE GRASS MEMORABILIA

White Grass Brochures

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Episcopal Retreat Brochure

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WHITE GRASS SONGBOOK

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LETTERS FROM A CABIN GIRL

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RANCH MAP

Map drawn by Cindy Galey Peck.

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HOFLEY NEWSPAPER SCRAPBOOK

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White Grass Newspaper Articles

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2002 Condition Assessment

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2008 Cultural Landscape Report

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2016 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Click here to see the Ribbon Cutting in the videos.

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Western Center for Historic Preservation

PLANNING DOCUMENTS

VANISHING TREASURES CATALOGS

CABIN RESTORATION HISTORIES

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