Francis Vinton Greene diary and letter

Francis Vinton Greene diary and letter, 1874-1875

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Greene, F. V.(Francis Vinton), 1850-1921
Title: Francis Vinton Greene diary and letter
Dates: 1874-1875 (inclusive)
18741875
Quantity: 1 box, (0.25 linear foot)
Collection Number: MS 0133
Summary: The Francis Vinton Greene diary and letter (1874-1875) were created by General Francis Greene, a military engineer, historian, and businessman. Greene describes his activities around Yellowstone Park, mining conditions in Virginia City, Indian hostilities, and records latitude and longitude data during his travels.
Repository: University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions: Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Francis Vinton Greene was born on 27 June 1850. He graduated from West Point in 1870 and served as second lieutenant of artillery until 1872, when he transferred to the Army Corps of Engineers. He was promoted to first lieutenant in 1874 and served as military attache to the U.S. Legation in Russia from 1877-1878. He was put in charge of public works in Washington, D.C. from 1879-1885 and was promoted to a captain. Greene commanded an expedition during the Spanish-American War and later wrote an extensive report on conditions in Cuba, which became the basis of American policy there. He served in various political and civic positions throughout his life and was also an active writer. Francis Vinton Greene died on 15 May 1921.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Francis Vinton Greene diary and letter (1874-1875) were created by General Francis Greene, a military engineer, historian, and businessman. Greene describes his activities around Yellowstone Park, mining conditions in Virginia City, Indian hostilities, and records latitude and longitude data during his travels.

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Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

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