AHJ_ah03419 Inventory of the Daniel W. Knowlton family papers, 1864-1966, (bulk 1896-1966) Knowlton (Daniel W.) family papers Processed by Matthew Francis University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
American Heritage Center Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307.766.2574 Fax:307.766.5511 Email:ahcref@uwyo.edu URL:http://ahc.uwyo.edu/
2008

University of Wyoming

 Finding aid encoded by Matthew Francis October 2008 Finding aid is in English Collection Summary Knowlton, Daniel W., 1881-1969 Daniel W. Knowlton family papers 1864-1966, (bulk 1896-1966) 03419 2.55 2.55 cubic ft. (3 boxes) University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English 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. Arrangement of the Collection

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.

 Biography of the Knowlton family

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.

 Scope and Content

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.

 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 Daniel W. Knowlton at the date of processing.

 Acquisition Information

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

 Processing Information

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

 Preferred Citation

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

 Access Terms Knowlton family. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Assassination. United States. Army. Field Artillery. United States. Interstate Commerce Commission. Harvard University--Students--Diaries. United States. Supreme Court. Practice of law--Colorado. Practice of law--United States. World War, 1914-1918--Personal narratives, American. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865. Colorado Springs (Colo.)--History. Massachusetts--Genealogy. Diaries. Photograph albums. Scrapbooks. <?xm-replace_text {Title as Subject}?> Knowlton, Daniel W., 1846-1897. Social Life and Customs Politics, Government, and Law Civil Procedure and Courts Laws and Legislation Military Diaries Container List Series I. Family Papers 1864-1865, 1896-1966

1 1 Diaries - Daniel Knowlton, Sr. 1864-1865 1 2 Diaries - Daniel Knowlton, Sr. 1864-1865 1 3 World War I Reminiscences - Daniel Knowlton, Jr. undated 1 4 Family correspondence. 1896-1966 1 5 Legal Papers - Daniel Knowlton, Jr. 1914-1916 1 6 Legal Papers - Daniel Knowlton, Jr. 1914-1916 1 Supreme Court Briefs - Daniel Knowlton, Jr. Six Volumes 1926-1944 2 1 Interstate Commerce Commission circa 1928-1952 2 2 Interstate Commerce Commission circa 1928-1952 2 3 Interstate Commerce Commission circa 1928-1952 2 4 Interstate Commerce Commission circa 1928-1952 2 5 Certificates and Organizations - Daniel Knowlton, Jr. 1900-1927 2 6 Newspaper Clippings 1865, 1902-1947 2 7 Miscellaneous Papers - Daniel Knowlton, Jr. 1899-1957 2 Military Manuals 1911-1917 2 Miscellaneous Books 1909-1918 3 Miscellaneous Books 1944 3 World War I, Western Front Map 1918 Series II. Photographs and Scrapbooks undated

3 Photographs 1915-1967, undated 3 Photograph Album/Scrapbook undated