AHJ_ah02627 Inventory of the Richard H. Scott Papers, 1841-1962 Scott (Richard Hamilton) Papers Processed by Roger Simon University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
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2019

University of Wyoming

 Finding aid encoded by Roger Simon February 2019 Finding aid is in English Collection Summary Scott, Richard H. (Richard Hamilton), 1858-1917 Richard H. Scott papers 1841-1962 02627 1.17 cubic feet (2 boxes) University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English The papers of Scott, who served in the U.S. Navy and was a state district judge in Wyoming and a Wyoming Supreme Court justice, include correspondence, materials relating to Scott's service in the Navy and as a cadet at the Naval Academy, and photographs. Biography of Richard H. Scott

Richard Hamilton Scott was the son of Charles and Margaret Scott. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1880 and served with the U.S. Navy in 1881. He moved to Wyoming in 1886 and served as a state district judge from 1890 to 1906. He presided over the divorce of William and Louisa Cody in 1905, and he served on the Wyoming Supreme Court from 1906 to 1917. While in Wyoming, he was also a Freemason.

 Scope and Content

Collection contains correspondence regarding family affairs, as well as correspondence between Scott and Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, and John Kendrick. It also contains materials relating to Scott's service in the U.S. Navy and as a cadet at the U.S. Naval Academy. There are also photographs of Scott, an invitation to the wedding of Helen Frances Warren and John Pershing, and Masonic documents.

 Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

 Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

 Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Richard H. Scott as of the date of processing.

 Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

 Acquisition Information

The material was received from Agnes Scott Wiltse in 1968 and 1970.

 Processing Information

Processed by Roger Simon, February 2019. Finding aid encoded by Roger Simon, February 2019.

 Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

 Access Terms Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948. Scott family. Pershing, Helen Frances. United States. Navy. United States Naval Academy. Judges -- Wyoming. Freemasonry -- Wyoming. California -- History -- To 1846. Wyoming -- History -- To 1889. Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918. Wyoming -- Politics and government. Photographs. Memorabilia. Judges. <?xm-replace_text {Title as Subject}?> Cody, Louisa Frederici. Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917. Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930. Kendrick, John Benjamin, 1857-1933. Scott, Charles. Scott, Margaret. Politics, Government, and Law Civil Procedure and Courts Military Laws and Legislation Wyoming Container List 1 Correspondence 1841-1845, 1855, 1871-1882, 1898-1918, undated

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.

 1 Documents 1880-1892, 1913-1917

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.

 2 Election Certificates 1902-1914 1 Legal Papers 1891

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

 2 Masonic Documents 1900, 1912

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

 2 Memorabilia undated

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.

 1 Miscellaneous Items 1905, 1916-1917, 1950, undated

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.

 1 Newspaper and Magazine Articles 1849, 1905, 1936, 1955-1962, undated

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 Assorted Photos 1879-1884, 1908-1911, 1942-1944, undated

(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.

 2 Assorted Photos 1879-1884, 1913-1915

(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.

 1 Assorted 1890-1915, undated

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.