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Brewster Martin Higley VI, MD (November 30, 1823 – December 9, 1911) was an otolaryngologist who became famous for writing "My Western Home". Originally written in 1871 or 1872 and published under the title "My Western Home" in the Smith County Pioneer in the fall of 1873, possibly December, this poem later became the original lyrics for the famous American folk song "Home on the Range".
The Cowboy and the Lady is a 1938 American Western romantic comedy film directed by H.C. Potter, and starring Gary Cooper and Merle Oberon.Written by S.N. Behrman and Sonya Levien, based on a story by Frank R. Adams and veteran film director Leo McCarey, the film is about a beautiful socialite masquerading as a maid who becomes involved with an unpretentious, plain-spoken cowboy who is unaware ...
In 1871 Dr. Brewster M. Higley VI, an otolaryngologist, acquired land under the Homestead Act and moved from Indiana to Smith County, Kansas. From his small cabin along West Beaver Creek, he wrote a poem celebrating his new home and surroundings. The Kirwin Chief published "My Western Home" on March 21, 1874.
Rich O'Brien - producer; Rodger Glaspey - executive producer; Recorded at: Eagle Audio, Ft. Worth, TX Mike Talmadge - engineer; Mixed by: Rich O'Brien
Jan 24, 2023 · A small historical sign in Smith County along U.S. Highway 36 points to a rebuilt homestead, the frontier home of Dr. Brewster M. Higley. Restored in 1954, the log and stone structure is located beside trickling Beaver Creek where at one time "buffalo roamed," "deer and antelope played" and Kansas' state song, "Home on the Range," was believed ...
Brewster M. Higley. Soundtrack: Raising Arizona. Brewster M. Higley was born on 30 November 1823 in Rutland, Ohio, USA. Brewster M. is known for Raising Arizona (1987), My Own Private Idaho (1991) and The Messenger (2009).
The song Home on the Range was written by Daniel E. Kelley and Brewster M. Higley and was first recorded and released by Vernon Dalhart in 1927. It was covered by Garrison Keillor, The Hi-Flyers, Riders in the Sky and Wilford Brimley, Buddy Spencer Trio and other artists.
