Vigil

This collection consists of a single series, Poetry, consisting of thirteen poems written by Ray J. Vigil around 1989.

Personal Names:
Vigil, Ray J.

Subject Headings:
Poet—Cowboy
Poetry—Cowboy

This collection was accessioned in 2002 and filed along with other small cowboy poetry collections. Archivist Laura Anne Heller created the current finding aid on July 15, 2009.

The Ray J. Vigil Cowboy Poetry Collection is the property of the Donald C. & Elizabeth M. Dickinson Research Center, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Literary right, including copyright, belongs to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, with the exception of copyrighted artwork images and published literary works, which are the property of the respective copyright holders. It is the responsibility of the researcher, and his/her publisher, to obtain publishing permission from individuals pictured, relevant copyright holders, and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

The collection is open for research. It is advisable for researchers to discuss their proposed research with staff prior to visiting the Center.

Ray J. Vigil Cowboy Poetry Collection, Box ##, Folder ##, Dickinson Research Center, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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