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Mark A. Chapman collection, 1834-1942
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 NoteReturn to Top
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 DescriptionReturn to Top
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 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, 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 InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 |
Boulter, Collingwood Letter from Albert Chapman requesting pardon for
|
1897 |
| 1 | 2 |
Camp Carlin Correspondence of Russell L. Tracy
|
1936-1942 |
| 1 | 3 |
Camp Carlin Photographs (copy prints of 1867-1885 images)
|
undated |
| 1 | 4 |
Chapman, William W. Letter regarding
|
1939 |
| 1 | 5 |
Cheyenne – Land Records Notes on early land office entries
|
undated |
| 1 | 6 |
Cheyenne – Land Records Original survey of 1870 (copies)
|
undated |
| 1 | 7 |
Cheyenne – Land Records Tax deed of Charles Hecht
|
1878 |
| 1 | 8 |
Cheyenne – Pamphlets Cheyenne, the Magic City; The Cheyenne of To-day; Cheyenne Trade Review
|
1890, 1910 |
| 1 | 9 |
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
|
1896-1920, undated |
| 1 | 10 |
Cheyenne – Photographs Businesses, etc.: interior with Albert Chapman; Wyoming Motor Cycle Club; interior of motorcycle shop
|
circa 1900-1911 |
| 1 | 11 |
Cheyenne – Photographs Early residents: M.P. Keefe; groups on capitol steps
|
undated |
| 1 | 12 |
Cheyenne – Photographs Military: Torrey Cavalry; departure of light artillery for Philippines; Boys’ Brigade (?)
|
1898, undated |
| 1 | 13 |
Cheyenne – Social History Programs for art shows, concerts, statehood celebration; roster of Boys’ Brigade; miscellaneous
|
1876-1940 |
| 1 | 14 |
Civil War – Charles Cochran Letters Fort Holt (Kentucky); Fort Henry (Tennessee)
|
October 1861-February 1862 |
| 1 | 15 |
Civil War – Eli Garwood Letter Hospital Steward, Frederick (Maryland)
|
January 2, 1861 |
| 1 | 16 |
Fort Phil Kearney Correspondence of William Murphy
|
1917-1937 |
| 1 | 17 |
Fort Phil Kearney Manuscript of William Murphy, “The Forgotten Battalion”
|
undated |
| 1 | 18 |
Johnson County War Correspondence between Governor’s office and Sen. Carey (photocopies in box, originals in safe)
|
May 30-June 22, 1892 |
| 1 | 19 |
Johnson County War Photograph of Frank Walcott
|
undated |
| 1 | 20 |
Lincoln, Abraham Photostat of letter of April 6, 1860
|
undated |
| 1 | 21 | Newspaper Clippings | 1928, undated |
| 1 | 22 |
Political Literature Regarding Francis E. Warren; Joseph M Carey; John E. Osborne; John Benson; J.C. Argesheimer
|
1892, undated |
| 1 | 23 |
Railroads – Photographs Cheyenne & Northern tracks in Platte Canyon (1898); Union Pacific construction officials at headquarters in Laramie in 1867-1868 (copy print)
|
1898, undated |
| 1 | 24 |
Wyoming State Historical Society – Cheyenne Branch List of old timers; constitution; minutes of organizational meeting; miscellaneous
|
1920-1923 |
| 2 | 1 | Cheyenne – Registered Voter Lists | October 1910 |
| 2 | 2 |
Civil War – Newspaper The Rebel, Chattanooga, Tennessee
|
August 9, 1862 |
| 2 | 3 |
Cody, William F. Printed broadside of reminiscences of Alfred Heimer
|
1938 |
| 2 | 4 |
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
|
1834, 1859, 1860-1876 |
| 2 | Political Literature Laramie County Democratic Ticket, printed on cloth
|
1898 |
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.
Processed by D.C. Thompson
2006
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