Asa S. Mercer papers, 1866-1883
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mercer, Asa S.;
- Title
- Asa S. Mercer papers
- Dates
- 1866-1883 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .45 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 00243
- Summary
- Asa S. Mercer is best known as the author of The Banditti of the Plains and its recollection of the Johnson County War. Collection contains a copy of a book written by Mercer, a newspaper clipping, a copy of Mercer's marriage certificate, and a postcard.
- 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
Asa S. Mercer is best known as the author of The Banditti of the Plains and its recollection of the Johnson County War. He was also involved in the founding of the University of Washington. Mercer became a publisher of the Northwestern Livestock Journal in Cheyenne, Wyoming and, later, settled in Hyattville, Wyoming as a rancher.
Content Description
Collection contains copies of Chief Washakie and the Big Horn Hot Springs and The Strangest Cargo of “Calico” Ever Shipped West by Asa S. Mercer, a clipping titled “A Tribute to a Pioneer” concerning the life of Col. A. S. Mercer, a copy of Asa Mercer’s marriage certificate, and a postcard from A. S. Mercer to Mrs. Mercer dated 1883.
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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Inventories
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list for box 1.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Marriage records.
- Postcards.
Geographical Names
- Big Horn (Wyo.)
- Cheyenne (Wyo.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Ephemera.
