Johnson County War collection, 1885-1998
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Johnson County War collection
- Dates
- 1885-1998 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .30 cubic ft. (3 containers)
- Collection Number
- 10706
- Summary
- Printed material and photocopies related to the Johnson County War 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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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
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.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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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.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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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: 1885-1961Container: Box 1, Folder
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Description: Mike Shonsey: Biographical information, correspondence (from Shonsey to Russell Thorpe), and photographsDates: 1892-1939Container: Box 2, Folder
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Description: “The Last of the Open Ranges" story by Frederick R. BechdoltDates: 1922Container: Box 2, Folder
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Description: Memoir: Written by Thomas Cooper about Rufus Dudley "Dud" Champion, brother of Nate Champion, and Shonsey with a map showing Shonsey DrawDates: 1998Container: Box 2, Folder
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Description: Letter of administration and oath regarding the Estate of Nate ChampionDates: May 14, 1892Container: Box 3, Folder
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Description: C.W. Round invoice to Dudley ChampionDates: April 7, 1892Container: Box 3, Folder
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Johnson County War, 1892
Personal Names
- Shonsey, Mike
Geographical Names
- Johnson County (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918
