Charles J. Belden (1887-1966) was born
into a wealthy California family. His Grandfather was an early pioneer in
California who made millions in real estate Charles attended the Massachusetts
institute of Technology and became fascinated with the new art form of
photography. Many of his photos were taken of family and friends at his
family’s Pitchfork Ranch in Wyoming. Charles was also an early pioneer in the
use of aircraft in game management and helped the Wyoming Game and Fish
commission by conducting aerial photography to count large herds. A special
thanks to the family of Charles J. Belden and the University of Wyoming for
aiding us in publishing these amazing photos.
A
special thanks to the American Heritage Center of the University of Wyoming
Women of the West as seen in Cassidy Magazine Summer 2013 Issue
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