Joe Wiedeman of Caldwell, Kansas was a member of of the "Old Time Cherokee Strip Cowpuncher’s Association" (as wella s member 433 of the Cherokee Strip Cowpuncher’s Association). To be eligible as a member of this association, it was neccessary to have worked as a cow puncher prior to 1893.

Included in the papers is Wiedeman's membership card, a roster of the association of 1937, and an "Anti-Horse Thief Association" certificate.