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James S. Brisbin papers, 1868-1892
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892.
- Title
- James S. Brisbin papers
- Dates
- 1868-1892 (inclusive)18681892
- Quantity
- 6 items
- Collection Number
- 01932
- Summary
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Brisbin was born in Pennsylvania and enlisted in the 7th Pennsylvania Volunteers for the Civil War in 1861 and fought in the first battle of Bull Run. Following extended service in the Civil War, Brisbin was eventually promoted to Major in 1868 and assigned to the 2nd U.S. Cavalry to fight in the Indian wars in northwestern Kansas. After serving at Omaha in 1872-1874, Brisbin campaigned in the Indian wars in Montana with General Sheridan in 1875-1877. The rest of his career was spent in Montana or at Fort Robinson, Nebraska and he died in 1892 at the rank of general. Brisbin was also the author of several books on his military career and President James Garfield.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains 2 items on Brisbin family genealogy; an 1868 letter from Brisbin to his wife Jane near Fort McPherson, Nebraska; an 1877 letter to Jane near the Yellowstone River in eastern Montana; a photocopy of his military record; and an 1892 obituary. Transcripts are available for Brisbin's letters of 1868 and 1877, and the genealogy 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
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThe James S. Brisbin letter to S.H.H. Clark, 1876 is in the Western Americana Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library; Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520.
The James S. Brisbin letters to Jane his wife, 1863-1865 are at the Special Collections Department; University of Iowa Libraries, Iowa City, IA 52242.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationProcessing Note
Processing InformationNames and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895.
Personal Names
- Brisbin, Jane, 1846-1887.
Family Names
- Brisbin family.
Geographical Names
- Fort McPherson (Neb.)
- Fort Pease (Mont.)
Occupations
- Soldiers.
