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Johnson County War collection, 1885-1998

Overview of the Collection

Title
Johnson County War collection
Dates
1885-1998 (inclusive)
Quantity
.30 cubic ft. (3 containers)
Collection Number
10706
Summary
Printed material and photocopies related to the Johnson County War in Wyoming.
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
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Historical Note

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Content Description

The collection contains a copy of “The Rustler Business”, a book by Charles B. Penrose; photocopies and copy prints of biographical information, correspondence, and photographs regarding Mike Shonsey; and printed material regarding events before, during, and after the Johnson County invasion.

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Use of the Collection

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Copyright Information

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Restrictions on Use

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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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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Acquisition Information

This material was received from various sources from 2000-2023.

Processing Note

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Printed materials: “The Rustler Business” a book by Charles B. Penrose, photocopies and copy prints of biographical information, and other publications regarding events before, during, and after the Johnson County invasion.
    Dates: 1885-1961
    Container: Box 1, Folder
  • Description: Mike Shonsey: Biographical information, correspondence (from Shonsey to Russell Thorpe), and photographs
    Dates: 1892-1939
    Container: Box 2, Folder
  • Description: “The Last of the Open Ranges" story by Frederick R. Bechdolt
    Dates: 1922
    Container: Box 2, Folder
  • Description: Memoir: Written by Thomas Cooper about Rufus Dudley "Dud" Champion, brother of Nate Champion, and Shonsey with a map showing Shonsey Draw
    Dates: 1998
    Container: Box 2, Folder
  • Description: Letter of administration and oath regarding the Estate of Nate Champion
    Dates: May 14, 1892
    Container: Box 3, Folder
  • Description: C.W. Round invoice to Dudley Champion
    Dates: April 7, 1892
    Container: Box 3, Folder

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Subject Terms

  • Johnson County War, 1892

Personal Names

  • Shonsey, Mike

Geographical Names

  • Johnson County (Wyo.)
  • Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918
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