Richard H. Scott papers, 1841-1962

Mostly incoming correspondence to Scott. Includes a short note from President Theodore Roosevelt, a letter from Willis Van Devanter in response to Scott’s letter congratulating him on his nomination to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, a letter from William Howard Taft, a letter from Buffalo Bill Cody and Cody’s signature with note from Major John Talbot, and an invitation to Scott to attend a meeting of the League to Enforce Peace. Also includes some outgoing correspondence and recommendation letters.

Includes the following:

• (1) "Resolutions of Condolence," following Scott’s death, from his Masonic lodge;
• (2) a resolution regarding Scott’s death from members of the Bar of Uinta County, Wyoming;
• (3) a tribute to Scott, following his death, from the Laramie County Bar Association;
• (4) a certificate appointing Scott as a notary public in Minnesota;
• (5) an invitation to a Masonic biennial session;
• (6) three documents from the Navy;
• (7) a letter of commendation regarding Scott’s duties on the U.S.S. Alliance;
• (8) letters from Navy Secretary William H. Hunt ordering Scott to explain his reasons for resigning from the Navy and accepting his resignation; and
• (9) an invitation to the dedication of the buildings of the 1892 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

A petition from attorneys in Wyoming’s First Judicial District Court asking Judge Scott to make Cheyenne his residence.

Two documents awarding Scott the 32nd and 33rd degrees.

Includes the following:

• (1) a silver napkin ring with the following handwritten note: “Silver napkin ring belonged to Richard Hamilton Scott, used at Anapolis [sic] Academy”;
• (2) a gold Masonic ring, 33rd degree;
• (3) a stud with a red “Cheyenne, Wyoming” ribbon; and
• (4) a U.S. Naval Academy stud.

Includes the following:

• (1) a print of a painting of Christ by Ida M. Coates, with a note on back by Agnes Scott Wiltse stating that the creator of the original painting was her aunt;
• (2) an invitation to the wedding of Helen Frances and Captain John Joseph Pershing;
• (3) a copy of an unsigned court opinion in divorce proceedings between Buffalo Bill Cody and his wife, Louisa Cody – Scott was the judge in the case;
• (4) photocopies of two clipping about the Cody divorce case;
• (4) a photocopy of an act of Congress admitting California into the Union;
• (5) a photocopy of family reminiscences by Agnes Scott Wiltse;
• (6) a photocopy of a poem, “The Ideal Man,” by Ida M. Coates;
• (7) a clipping reporting on Scott's death;
• (8) a clipping “The Last of Cattle Kate” with the following note: “One of Dad Scott’s (Richard H. Scott) cases tried in his court at Cheyenne, Wyo.”;
• (9) an invitation to Masonic elections; and
• (10) Scott’s receipt for dues paid to his Masonic lodge.

Includes clippings on the Cody divorce case, two clippings with handwritten notes by Agnes Scott Wiltse, and a copy of the act of Congress admitting California into the Union.

• (1) three Photos of Scott, 1908-1911;
• (2) photo of Scott at the Naval Academy, 1879;
• (3) photo of Scott and family at their home in Campbell, California, 1910;
• (4) photo of Scott and family, 1910;
• (5) photo of Scott’s daughter Agnes Scott Wiltse and family, 1942;
• (6) photo of Scott’s wife Agnes Coates Scott, 1884;
• (7) small photo of Scott as a child, undated;
• (8) photo of Scott, Charles Scott, and Will Scott, undated;
• (9) photo (clipped from a newspaper) of Brigadier General Fitzhugh Lee, undated; and
• (10) four snapshots of Scott’s daughter Agnes Scott Wiltse and family, 1943-1944—three are clipped together and include the following note: “These pictures were taken many years ago. My husband and I are in our 70s and our daughter’s oldest boy will be 23 years old this month. He is married and has been training for 1½ as an electrician’s mate in nuclear submarine duty. Do not have a late picture to send. A.W.” Notes are also included on the back of each snapshot.

• (1) photo on the steps of the Capitol Building when Scott swore in John B. Kendrick as governor of Wyoming, 1915;
• (2) photo of Scott – signed “To my dear daughter Marion, Richard H. Scott, Chief Justice of Wyoming, 1914”;
• (3) photo of Scott in his office at the Capitol Building, circa 1914-1915;
• (4) two photos of Scott and several other men in an office – one is signed, “To my dear son Richard – From your loving father, Richard H. Scott, Justice Supreme Court, Wyoming,” 1913.

Includes the following:

• (1) “Souvenir of Bond Burning Services,” First Presbyterian Church, Summit Hill, Pennsylvania;
• (2) “Old Ironsides,” – a handwritten note on back says, “Richard H. Scott trained on ‘Old Ironsides’ while attending Annapolis Naval Academy”;
• (3) “The Last of Cattle Kate”;
• (4) two invitations to “Miss Scott” from Wyoming Governor John B. Kendrick and his wife;
• (5) a dance program hosted by Wyoming Governor John B. Kendrick and his wife;
• (6) a coupon from Bishop’s Central Store House (Salt Lake City, Utah);
• (7) Scott’s receipt for an entrance fee to the U.S. Naval Academy Graduates Association; and
• (8) in a leather cover, a Masonic document awarding Scott the 33rd degree.