Charles J. Ohnhaus Papers, 1873-1925
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ohnhaus, Charles J.
- Title
- Charles J. Ohnhaus Papers
- Dates
- 1873-1925 (inclusive)18731925
- Quantity
- 30 items
- Collection Number
- 11426
- Summary
- Charles J. Ohnhaus was a stenographer and assistant clerk for the U.S. Courts at Cheyenne in 1901 and 1902. In this capacity, he took down the alleged confession of Tom Horn. This collection contains family records and correspondence of Charles Ohnhaus.
- 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 Note
Charles J. Ohnhaus was the son of John Ohnhaus and Anna Hubbel Ohnhaus, who were married in Johnson County, Iowa, on August 21, 1873. The family later moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, where John Ohnhaus purchased a plot of land in June, 1879. Charles Ohnhaus became a stenographer and typist. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad in Cheyenne (March-April, 1899), by the Indian branch of the Interior Department in Indian Territory (June, 1900-April, 1901) and by the Superintendent of Naval Construction in San Francisco (April-September, 1901). He then returned to Cheyenne, where he became stenographer and assistant clerk for the U.S. Courts. He was present with Deputy Sheriff Leslie Snow in an adjoining room while Tom Horn allegedly confessed to the murder of Willie Nickell to Marshal Joe Lefors. Ohnhaus’s transcription of this confession was used in evidence against Horn at his trial for the murder.
Content Description
This collection contains Ohnhaus family records, including land deeds and the marriage certificate of John Ohnhaus and Anna Hubbel (1873-1892); personal correspondence of Charles Ohnhaus (1900-1901); correspondence pertaining to Ohnhaus’s employment history (1900-1902); and miscellaneous materials (1904-1925). None of the items relate directly to the Horn case. They are indicative of Ohnhaus’s character and professional competence.
Use of the Collection
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, Folder Number, Charles J. Ohnhaus Papers, 1873-1925, Collection Number 11426, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
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Geographical Names
- Cheyenne (Wyo.)
- Wyoming--History--1890-1918.
- Wyoming--History--1919-1945.
- Wyoming--History--To 1889.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Ohnhaus, John.
