Wyoming: Eaton's Ranch

(Eaton's Dude Ranch) 32 c. 1920’S RPPC’S OF THE WORLD FAMOUS EATON’S RANCH IN WOLF, WYOMINGOriginally established in 1879 in Medina, North Dakota, and called the Custer Trail Ranch, the Eaton brothers Howard, Willis and Alden moved the ranch in 1904 to Wolf, Wyoming. An incredibly beautiful area, the ranch contained 7000 acres on the eastern slopes of the Big Horn Mountains and on the Old Bozeman Trail.

Now being run by the 4th and 5th generations of the Eaton family, Eaton Ranch continues to be known for its Western hospitality, drawing guest such as Gary Grant, Will Rogers, Hans Kleiber, Charles Marion Russell and Will James, plus hundreds of “dudes” who want to experience the beauty and richness of Wyoming and the “Wild West”.

The 32 post cards are the following:

1. The Eaton Brothers – Alden, Bill, Willis; 2. Saddling Horse; 3. Riding a Bronc; 4. Cabins at Eaton Ranch; 5. A Camping Party; 6. Saddling a Bronc; 7. The Ranch Horse; 8. Branding Cattle; 9. Howard Hill; 10. Lunch Time – A Party from Eaton’s Ranch. 1924 A.A.D. (the ranch photographer was Arthur A. Dailey); 11. A Mountain Party; 12. Eaton’s Ranch; 13. The Barn and Saddle House; 14. Eaton’s Ranch; 15. Riders at Eaton’s Ranch; 16. The Corral Boys; 17. The Roosevelt Trail Overlooking Eaton’s Ranch; 18. Off For A Morning Ride; 19. “The Cavvy”; 20. Overlooking Eaton’s Ranch; 21. Riders From Eaton’s Ranch; 22. Eaton’s Ranch; 23. “The Pike”; 24. Eaton’s Ranch; 25. Pack Outfit From Eaton’s Ranch; 26. Wolf Creek; 27. Fording Wolf Creek; 28. Fishing in Wolf Creek; 29. Pack Outfit From Eaton’s Ranch; 30. Domo’s Tea House; 31. Riders On Eaton’s Ranch; 32. Pack Outfit From Eaton Ranch.

All of the cards are unused, no duplicates, 5 ½ x 3 ½ inches, great contrast and in vg cond.

Sources:

American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming

Dude Ranch Foundation – 1926-2026 100 YEARS OF DUDE RANCHING. CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL OF THE DUDE RANCHERS’ ASSOCIATION.