Lafayette E. Campbell papers

Lafayette E. Campbell papers, 1866-1872

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Campbell, Lafayette E., d. 1919
Title: Lafayette E. Campbell papers
Dates: 1866-1872 (inclusive)
18661872
Quantity: 6 items
Collection Number: 10435
Summary
Repository: American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions: Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public. Photocopies available for research use.
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Finding aid available in repository.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Campbell (d. 1919) served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army's 22nd Infantry. In 1871 he was stationed at Fort Randall in Dakota Territory, near present-day Yankton, South Dakota. From May to August of 1871 he was stationed at St. Paul, Minnesota, the headquarters for the Army's Department of Dakota. Campbell took part in an expedition to the Yellowstone River in what is now Montana in August to October 1871.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Collection contains a diary for 1871, 2 military orders, 1 1872 letter from trader E.H. Durfee, 1 photograph of Campbell, and an 1866 certificate for service in the U.S. Army.

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Lafayette E. Campbell at the date of processing.

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