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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
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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
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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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
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.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Subordinate Component # 1Return to Top
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Dept. of Dakota.
- United States. Army. Infantry, 22nd.
Geographical Names
- Dakota Territory.
- Fort Randall (S.D.)
- Saint Paul (Minn.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
Occupations
- Soldiers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Durfee, E. H.
