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David Sloane Stanley Diaries, 1853, 1872
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Stanley, David Sloane, 1828-1902
- Title
- David Sloane Stanley Diaries
- Dates
- 1853, 1872 (inclusive)18531872
- Quantity
- 2 items
- Collection Number
- 02180
- Summary
- Transcripts of two diaries maintained by a career officer in the United States Army during 1853 and 1872.
- 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
David Sloane Stanley graduated from West Point in 1852 and was commissioned in the 2nd United States Dragoons. In 1853 he accompanied an expedition traveling from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to San Diego, California. He was promoted to general during his service with the Union Army in the Civil War. In 1872 and 1873 he commanded expeditions that explored the Yellowstone area in search of a feasible route for a railroad.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection comprises transcripts of two diaries kept by David Sloane Stanley: one of 1853 documenting Stanley’s overland journey from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to San Diego, California; and one of 1872 covering Stanley’s Yellowstone expedition of that year.
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, David Sloane Stanley Diaries, 1853, 1872, Collection Number 02180, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by David Sloane Stanley at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe diary transcripts were donated by Gordon Stevenson in 1967.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D.C. Thompson in March 2004.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Processed by D.C. Thompson
2005
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