John W. Kingman papers, 1863-1877
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kingman, John W.
- Title
- John W. Kingman papers
- Dates
- 1863-1877 (inclusive)18631877
- Quantity
- 19 items
- Collection Number
- 00643
- Summary
- 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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
John William Kingman (1821-1903) graduated from Harvard University in 1843 and began practicing law in New Hampshire in 1847. In 1862 he was commissioned as a colonel in the 15th Regiment of New Hampshire Volunteers during the Civil War and was mustered out in late 1863. He was appointed associate justice of the Supreme Court of Wyoming Territory in 1869 and served until 1873. Kingman practiced law in Laramie and Cheyenne, Wyoming, and operated a sheep ranch outside of Laramie until around 1883 when he moved to Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Content Description
Collection contains 3 pieces of genealogical material on the Kingman family (ca. 1870s); and transcripts of 16 letters by Kingman to his son John C. Kingman (1863, 1869-1877). These letters include one sent from outside of New Orleans during John W. Kingman's service in the Civil War; 2 letters from South Pass City, Wyoming while serving on the Supreme Court; and 13 letters from Laramie and Cheyenne discussing sheep ranching, court cases, his law practice, the gold rush in the Black Hills, John C. Kingman's attendance at Dartmouth, and John W. Kingman's silver mining holdings in Juab County, Utah.
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, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by John W. Kingman at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationLocation of Originals
Location of OriginalsThe donor retains possession of the original letters. Collection contains transcripts.
Processing Note
Processing InformationNames and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Gold mines and mining -- Black Hills (S.D. and Wyo.)
- Practice of law -- Wyoming -- Cheyenne.
- Practice of law -- Wyoming -- Laramie.
- Practice of law -- Wyoming -- South Pass City.
- Practice of law -- Wyoming.
- Sheep ranches -- Wyoming -- Albany County.
- Silver mines and mining -- Utah -- Juab County.
Personal Names
- Kingman, John C.
Corporate Names
- Dartmouth College -- Students.
- United States. Army. New Hampshire Volunteer Regiment, 15th.
- Wyoming. Supreme Court.
Family Names
- Kingman family.
Geographical Names
- Black Hills (S.D. and Wyo.)
- Cheyenne (Wyo.)
- Juab County (Utah)
- Laramie (Wyo.)
- New Orleans (La.)
- South Pass City (Wyo.)
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
Occupations
- Judges.
- Lawyers.
- Sheep ranchers.
- Soldiers.
