Ernest M. Richardson papers

Ernest M. Richardson papers, 1955-1960

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Richardson, Ernest M.
Title: Ernest M. Richardson papers
Dates: 1955-1960 (inclusive)
Date of CollectionDate of Collection
Quantity: 0.90 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Collection Number: 00278
Summary: Papers of a historian and author who researched and published on Wyoming and Montana history.
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.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Ernest M. Richardson (d. 1960) was an investment banker and, after retirement, became a historian. He authored a book, The Battle of Lightning Creek: An Account of the Last Blood-Spilling Conflict Between Indians and Whites in Wyoming, published in 1956.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection concerns Wyoming history and contains Richardson’s unpublished articles as well as research materials consisting of newspaper articles, photographs, correspondence, booklets, and books. There is also correspondence with institutions from which Richardson sought historical data and with whom he corresponded regarding publication of his articles. The materials are arranged alphabetically in file folders. Historical subjects include Clara Jerome and the Jerome family; General Henry Carrington and other frontier generals, the Cheyenne Club, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad (including Dick J. Nelson, a CBQ conductor and assistant superintendent), finance on the western frontier, Fort Phil Kearny, Fort C.F. Smith, the Hayfield Fight, Johnson County War (including notes on Fred G.S. Hesse), Nelson Story, Jr., the Plains Indians, John “Portugee” Phillips, Thomas Twiss, and Northern Wyoming.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

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 Ernest M. Richardson at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Mary Richardson in 1957, 1966, and 1970.

Processing Note

Encoded by Dinah Miles and D. Claudia Thompson in 2020.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

File Folders: Return to Top

Container(s)	Description
Box
1	A Bride Comes to Powder River
1	Carrington at Ft. Phil Kearny
1	Cheyenne Club Notes
1	Railroad Dining Cars
1	Frontier Finance
1	High Finance on the High Plains
1	Fort Phil Kearny Notes
1	Generals--Notes
1	Hesse, Fred G. S.
1	Hayfield fight
1	Iron Horse Wrangler
1	Indians--Notes
1	Johnson County Invasion
2	The Battle of Lightning Creek
2	Montana Historical Society
2	Nelson, Dick
2	Powder River Cattle Baroness
2	"Portugee" Phillips Ride
2	Twiss, Thomas--Notes
2	Wyoming Miscellaneous

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
Indians of North America -- Wars -- West (U.S.)
Johnson County War, 1892.

Personal Names

Carrington, Henry Beebee, 1824-1912.
Hesse, Fred George S., 1853-1929.
Jerome, Clara Belle, 1874-
Phillips, John, 1832-1883.
Story, Nelson, 1838-1926.
Twiss, Thomas S.

Corporate Names

Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company.

Geographical Names

Fort C.F. Smith (Mont.)
Fort Phil Kearny (Wyo.)
Montana -- History -- 19th century.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 1860-1890.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 1890-1945.
Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.

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