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Daniel W. Knowlton family papers, 1864-1966, (bulk 1896-1966)

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Knowlton, Daniel W., 1881-1969
Title
Daniel W. Knowlton family papers
Dates
1864-1966, (bulk 1896-1966) (inclusive)
Quantity
2.55 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
Collection Number
03419
Summary
The Daniel W. Knowlton family papers predominately consist of the personal and professional papers of Colorado lawyer Daniel W. Knowlton, Jr. (1881-1969). Also included are diaries from Daniel W. Knowlton, Sr. (1846-1897) and family pictures.
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

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

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Daniel W. Knowlton, Jr. was born in 1881, and graduated from Harvard University in 1903. Knowlton practiced law in Colorado Springs, Colorado from 1910-1917, at which time he joined the U.S. Army’s 148th Field Artillery Regiment for World War I. After the war he served as a counsel for the Interstate Commerce Commission, and from 1928-1952 he was the Commission’s chief counsel. He passed away in March, 1969.

Daniel W. Knowlton, Sr. was born September 7, 1846 in West Upton, Massachusetts. He briefly attended Harvard University in 1864-1865, and married Mary Anna Frost in 1873. He passed away on August 27, 1897.

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Content Description

The bulk of the Knowlton family papers consist of the personal and professional papers of Daniel Knowlton, Jr. These papers include his legal work in Colorado Springs, Colorado (1910-1917), his work as chief counsel of the Interstate Commerce Commission (1928-1952), correspondence, writings, and his World War I era military manuals. Other materials included in the collection are the college diaries of Daniel Knowlton, Sr., (with entries on the Civil War and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln), and family photographs and genealogical information.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

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

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection has been minimally processed and divided into two series.

Series I. Family Papers, 1864-1865, 1896-1966.

Series II. Photographs and Scrapbooks, undated.

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Daniel W. Knowlton at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Daniel G. Knowlton in 1970 and 2007.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Matthew Francis in October, 2008.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Practice of law--Colorado.
  • Practice of law--United States.
  • World War, 1914-1918--Personal narratives, American.

Personal Names

  • Knowlton family.
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Assassination.

Corporate Names

  • Harvard University--Students--Diaries.
  • United States. Army. Field Artillery.
  • United States. Interstate Commerce Commission.
  • United States. Supreme Court.

Geographical Names

  • Colorado Springs (Colo.)--History.
  • Massachusetts--Genealogy.
  • United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Diaries.
  • Photograph albums.
  • Scrapbooks.

Other Creators

  • Personal Names

    • Knowlton, Daniel W., 1846-1897.

Processed by Matthew Francis
2008

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