Barbara Bockelman Cowboy Poetry Collection
Creator: Barbara Bockelman
Dates: 1971-2002
Quantity: 1 inch
Accession: 2002.099
Abstract
This collection consists of Barbara Bockelman’s cowboy poetry, an unpublished manuscript titled “A Permanent Home,” and an assortment of articles.
Biography
Growing up on a ranch in Oklahoma inspired Barbara Bockelman’s poetry. In 1989, after raising a family and earning her bachelor’s degree, Bockelman began writing poetry that reflected her ranching experiences. She spoke at regional cowboy poetry events and schools hoping to preserve the stories of the ranching industry and its importance to the American West.
Scope & Content Note
This collection consists of photocopied poems by Bockelman, an unpublished manuscript titled “A Permanent Home,” and various articles written by and about Bockelman.
Subject Terms
Personal Names:
Bockelman, Barbara
Subject Headings:
Poets
Poets—Cowboy
Processing Information
The Barbara Bockelman Cowboy Poetry Collection was donated to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in 2002 by Barbara Bockelman.
This is a small collection.
Copyright
The Barbara Bockelman Cowboy Poetry Collection is the property of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Materials, even if owned by the NCWHM, may be protected under third party copyright. It is the patron’s responsibility to research and secure any such additional copyright and pay any required fees or royalties. It is not the intention of the NCWHM to impede upon any third party rights, and the NCWHM cannot be held responsible if the patron is involved in legal action due to violation of third party copyright claims.
Copyright
The Barbara Bockelman Cowboy Poetry Collection has no restrictions and is available for research. If you are interested in researching the materials, please contact the Dickinson Research Center to make an appointment.
Preferred Citation
Barbara Bockelman Cowboy Poetry Collection, Box ##, Folder ##, Dickinson Research Center, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Container List
Series 1: Poetry
1981-2002
Box | Folder | Folder title/Description | |||||
1 | 1 | Poems, 1981-2002 | |||||
1 | 2-3 | Unpublished manuscript, “A Permanent Home,” | |||||
1 | 4 | Articles, 1971-2001 |