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Henry Blanchard Freeman papers, 1860-1914
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Freeman, Henry Blanchard, 1837-1915
- Title
- Henry Blanchard Freeman papers
- Dates
- 1860-1914 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .25 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 00153
- Summary
- Contains materials from Freeman's service in the U.S. Army (1863-1901) and photographs of his ranch in Wyoming.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Freeman (1837-1915) served with the Union army in the Civil War and was captured and held at Libby prison outside of Richmond, Virginia in September 1863. Along with other prisoners, he escaped twice and was able to rejoin the Union forces in February 1865. Freeman later served at Fort Phil Kearny and Fort Fetterman in Wyoming, the Sioux War of 1876, and in Cuba and the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. Freeman retired in 1901 at the rank of brigadier general to a ranch outside of Douglas, Wyoming. His daughter Julia was married to Robert D. Carey, a Wyoming governor and U.S. senator.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains 18 pieces of correspondence, including an 1863 letter from Libby prison, an 1876 letter during the Sioux War and letters during the Spanish-American War; military orders, promotions and Freeman's service record; news clippings; photographs of Freeman and his ranch; a list of prisoners captured during the Spanish-American War; and miscellaneous other materials.
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
Arrangement
This collection is arranged alphabetically.
Related Materials
Related MaterialsYale University has the original H.B. Freeman Sioux campaign journal.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Luther Freeman in 1950.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Laura Jackson in December 2009.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Autographs | circa 1862 |
| 1 | Correspondence | 1863-1905 |
| 2 | Correspondence - Libby Prison (originals) | 1863 |
| 1 | Correspondence - Libby Prison (photocopies) | 1863 |
| 1 | H.B. Freeman Service Records, Honors | circa 1899 |
| 1 | List of Spanish-American War prisoners | undated |
| 1 | Military Orders | 1864-1901 |
| 1 | Miscellaneous | undated and 1914 |
| 1 | Miscellaneous Civil War Documents | circa 1864 |
| 1 | Newspaper Clippings | circa 1900 and undated |
| 1 | Photographs | undated |
| 1 | Photostat Negatives | 1860 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Dakota Indians -- Wars, 1876
- Ranches -- Wyoming -- Converse County
- Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Campaigns -- Cuba
- Spanish-American war, 1898 -- Campaigns -- Philippines
Corporate Names
- Libby Prison
Geographical Names
- United States. -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Prisoners and prisons.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
Form or Genre Terms
- Military records
- Photographs
Occupations
- Soldiers
Processed by Laura Jackson
2009
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