Fort David A. Russell (Wyo.) collection, 1883-1889

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Fort David A. Russell (Wyo.)
Title
Fort David A. Russell (Wyo.) collection
Dates
1883-1889 (inclusive)
Quantity
.65 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Collection Number
09580
Summary
Fort David A. Russell (Wyo.) is a national historic landmark in Wyoming. Collection contains an orderly ledger from 1888 and a legislative publication regarding repairs to buildings on Fort D.A. Russell in 1883.
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

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

Fort David A. Russell (Wyo.) is a national historic landmark in Wyoming. It was originally established at the point where the Union Pacific Railroad would cross the Crow Creek and was officially designated Fort David A. Russell on September 8, 1867, as a frontier infantry and cavalry post serving as a supply depot and providing protection for transcontinental railroad crews. The fort, with its strategic location and railroad connection, was declared a permanent post by the War Department in 1885 and an extensive building program began.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Fort David A. Russell Orderly Ledger is a leather bound, hand-written daily ledger that details the duties of individual soldiers by name; grants and denials of requested leave; court martials which include plea, finding, and sentences; releases from duty; changes in fort activities such as holidays; and rescheduling of activities such as target practice. Each entry was approved by the commanding officer or the second-in-command. The Fort David A. Russell Orderly Ledger dates from January 1, 1888 through March 14, 1889. Colonel Mizner was the commanding officer during this period. Collection also contains an legislative publication regarding building repairs for the fort in 1883.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

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Preferred Citation

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Fort David A. Russell at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Sun Dance Books in 1988 and Jordan Antiques & Antiquarian Books in 2021.

Processing Note

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in October 2022.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 Ledger: leather bound Orderly Ledger January 1, 1888 - March 14, 1889
2 Legislation publication (47th Congress, 2d Session, Ex. Doc. No. 65): Letter From The Secretary Of War, Plans and estimates for the construction and repair of buildings at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo. January 29, 1883

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Courts-martial and courts of inquiry -- Wyoming.

Corporate Names

  • United States. Army. Dept of the Platte.

Geographical Names

  • Fort David A. Russell (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Military records.