Mark A. Chapman collection, 1834-1942
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Chapman, Mark A.
- Title
- Mark A. Chapman collection
- Dates
- 1834-1942 (inclusive)18341942
- Quantity
- 1.00 cubic ft. (1 slim document box + F24 flat box)
- Collection Number
- 00003
- Summary
- Materials relating to the history of Cheyenne and the State of Wyoming collected by the chairman of the organizational meeting of the Cheyenne branch of the Wyoming State Historical Society.
- 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.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Historical Note
The Chapman family were long time residents of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Albert Chapman was a prominent banker, realtor, and businessman of the city. His son, Mark A. Chapman, was chairman during the organizational meeting of the Cheyenne branch of the Wyoming State Historical Society (September 26, 1923). Throughout his life Mark Chapman collected documents and information relating to the history of Cheyenne and the State of Wyoming.
Content Description
The collection contains correspondence (often in code) between the governor’s office and Senator Joseph M. Carey’s office regarding the aftermath of the Johnson County War; correspondence and photographs regarding Camp Carlin, located near Cheyenne; correspondence and a manuscript from William Murphy about his experiences during the Indian war of the late 1860s around Fort Phil Kearney; and photographs, printed material, and miscellaneous items relating especially to Cheyenne and the area around the city. Also included are four letters from Union soldiers Charles Cochran and Eli Garwood written to their families during the Civil War.
Use of the Collection
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, Mark A. Chapman collection, 1834-1942, Collection Number 00003, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Alternative Forms Available
Existence and Location of CopiesDigital reproductions of this entire collection are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu:8180/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~26~26.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Dates: 1897Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Dates: 1936-1942Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Dates: 1939Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 5
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Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 6
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Dates: 1878Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Cheyenne – Pamphlets
Cheyenne, the Magic City; The Cheyenne of To-day; Cheyenne Trade Review
Dates: 1890, 1910Container: Box 1, Folder 8 -
Description: Cheyenne – Photographs
Buildings and general views: Red Barn (Hook & Moore); Central School; Opera House; Whitehead Block; livery stable; flood of 1896; snow of 1920; business district 1891
Dates: 1896-1920, undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 9 -
Description: Cheyenne – Photographs
Businesses, etc.: interior with Albert Chapman; Wyoming Motor Cycle Club; interior of motorcycle shop
Dates: circa 1900-1911Container: Box 1, Folder 10 -
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Cheyenne – Photographs
Military: Torrey Cavalry; departure of light artillery for Philippines; Boys’ Brigade (?)
Dates: 1898, undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 12 -
Description: Cheyenne – Social History
Programs for art shows, concerts, statehood celebration; roster of Boys’ Brigade; miscellaneous
Dates: 1876-1940Container: Box 1, Folder 13 -
Dates: October 1861-February 1862Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Dates: January 2, 1861Container: Box 1, Folder 15
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Dates: 1917-1937Container: Box 1, Folder 16
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Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 17
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Description: Johnson County War
Correspondence between Governor’s office and Sen. Carey (photocopies in box, originals in safe)
Dates: May 30-June 22, 1892Container: Box 1, Folder 18 -
Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 19
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Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 20
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Description: Newspaper ClippingsDates: 1928, undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 21
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Description: Political Literature
Regarding Francis E. Warren; Joseph M Carey; John E. Osborne; John Benson; J.C. Argesheimer
Dates: 1892, undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 22 -
Description: Railroads – Photographs
Cheyenne & Northern tracks in Platte Canyon (1898); Union Pacific construction officials at headquarters in Laramie in 1867-1868 (copy print)
Dates: 1898, undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 23 -
Description: Wyoming State Historical Society – Cheyenne Branch
List of old timers; constitution; minutes of organizational meeting; miscellaneous
Dates: 1920-1923Container: Box 1, Folder 24 -
Description: Cheyenne – Registered Voter ListsDates: October 1910Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Dates: August 9, 1862Container: Box 2, Folder 2
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Dates: 1938Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: Land Patents
Bartholomew Bridges, Indianapolis, Indiana; Isaac E. Browne, Boonville, Missouri; heirs of William Young, Springfield, Illinois; Zion Smith, assigned to John R. Guthrie, Lecompton, Kansas
Dates: 1834, 1859, 1860-1876Container: Box 2, Folder 4 -
Description: Political Literature
Laramie County Democratic Ticket, printed on cloth
Dates: 1898Container: Box 2
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fetterman Fight, Wyo., 1866.
- Johnson County War, 1892.
Personal Names
- Carey, Joseph M. (Joseph Maull), 1845-1924.
- Kirk, Louis.
- Murphy, William.
Geographical Names
- Fort David A. Russell (Wyo.)
- Fort Phil Kearny (Wyo.)--History.
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Wyoming--Genealogy.
- Wyoming--History--1890-1918.
- Wyoming--History--To 1889.
Form or Genre Terms
- Deeds.
- Photographs.
