University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
William H. Clagett collection
Clagett, William H., 1838-1901
MG 574
3 cubic feet
1860-1923
Maps, newspaper clippings, and a scrapbook.
These materials are located in the brown metal cabinet on top of the oversize map cabinet for Day-NW.
English
.
These materials were originally donated by Fred Clagett to the University of Idaho Law Library. They were then donated to Special Collections.
Materials in this collection, including images, language, or other content, may be offensive or disturbing to some viewers. Care has been taken to clearly document the sources of these records, so that viewers may consider the historical context in which they were produced. To maintain historical accuracy, the materials appear as they were originally created. They do not reflect the current views of the University of Idaho. For more information about how we treat materials with offensive or disturbing content, please see the University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives Offensive Content Policy.
Collection is open for research.
William Horace Clagett was born on September 21, 1838, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He spent part of his childhood in Keokuk, Iowa, returning to the East Coast to study law the Albany Law School in Albany, New York. He returned to Keokuk to practice law. He married Mary E. Hart in 1861. In the early 1860s, Clagett practiced law in Nevada and served in the Nevada Territorial House of Representatives and Nevada Assembly. Clagett moved to Montana Territory, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives for Montana Territory from 1871 to 1873.
During his time in the U.S. House of Representatives, Clagett introduced the Act of Dedication Bill, which led to the creation of Yellowstone National Park in 1872. Clagett continued practicing law and pursuing public office in western states after his time in Congress. He attempted to run for U.S. Senate for Idaho in 1891 and 1895 but was unsuccessful; in 1889 he served as the president of the Idaho Constitutional Convention. He died on August 3, 1901, in Spokane, Washington.
Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
William H. Clagett was a politician and lawyer who practiced law in various parts of the Western U.S. He was a member of the 42nd U.S. Congress and was president of the 1889 Idaho constitutional convention. This collection contains mostly oversized materials, such as maps. It also includes newspapers, clippings, photocopies, and a scrapbook.
Clagett, William H., 1838-1901
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Correspondence
Maps
Idaho
Scrapbooks
Photographs
Materials
I
City of Deadwood, South Dakota
1891
Blueprint.
Oversize 1
1
Map of the state of Nevada to accompany the Annual Report of the Commissioner, General Land Office, Department of the Interior
02 October 1866
Oversize 1
2
Map of Pershing County, Nevada, published by T.O. Erickson Maps, Oakland, California
undated
Oversize 1
3
Grafton, Vermont, as shown on the Atlas of Windham County in 1869
undated
Reproduced by Grafton Historical Society.
Oversize 1
4
Pony Express route, April 3, 1860 – October 24, 1861, by American Pioneer Trails Association in commemoration of the Pony Express Centennial, April 3, 1960 – October 24, 1961. St. Joseph, MO. to Sacramento, CA. Wm. H. Jackson
03 April 1960 – 24 October 1961
Oversize 1
5
Black Hills of South Dakota (brochure). Verso: Band Lands, Devils Tower
undated
Oversize 1
6
Walking tour of Mt. Moriah Cemetery, 1895
1987
Oversize 1
7
Degroot's map of Nevada Territory, published by Warren Holt, San Francisco, 1863
1863
Oversize 1
8
Barlow Road, published by the USDA Forest Service
undated
Oversize 1
9
The Trail of Lewis and Clark, 1804-1806, by Old Oregon Trail, Inc., Portland, OR
undated
Oversize 1
10
Western Emigrant Trails, 1830-1870. Oregon-California Trails Association, Independence, Missouri
undated
Oversize 1
11
The Oregon Trail; City of Oregon City
undated
Oversize 1
12
Overland Emigrant Trails; Dr. E.W. Harris, Reno, Nevada
20 May 1970
Oversize 1
13
Keokuk, Iowa, city brochure
1968
Oversize 1
14
Cyclists' Road Map of Portland District 1896, published by Cunningham and Banks, reprinted by Oregon Historical Society
1973
Oversize 1
15
Clohessy & Strengeles 1890 Portland map, reprinted by the Oregon Historical Society
1967
Oversize 1
16
Railroads, Milk River to the Crossing of the Columbia River, from exploration and surveys
Made under the direction of Topl. Bureau, by Captain John Mullan, prepared by E. Freyhold from field notes from 1858-1863. Senate Ex Doc No. 43, 37th Cong. 3rd session. Original and copy. Shows a number of other wagon roads including the emigrant road from South Pass to Fort Dalles. Declares "Columbia navigable by steamers to Priest Rapids, Snake River to Lewiston".
Oversize 1
17
Map of military road from Fort Walla Walla on the Columbia to Fort Benton on the Missouri
undated
Oversize 1
18
City of Rocks National Reserve, Cassia County, Idaho
1975
Shows City of Rocks trail connection on topographic background (trail drawn by hand).
Oversize 1
19
Standard Securities Corporation map of the Coeur d'Alene Mining District for stock market investors
15 December 1951
Oversize 1
20
Official map of Deer Lodge, Montana 59722, accepted by the City Council
May 1976
Shows "Clagett and Dixon Addition".
Oversize 1
21
Plat of the town of Osborn, the Central Point of the Coeur d'Alenes', Shoshone County, Idaho
Burke and Miller, engineers, sworn by Weldon B. Heyburn April 10, 1890 and filed with Frank T. Hale, County Recorder April 11, 1890. Identifies Clagett and E.M. Heyburn property. Blueprint and copy, approximately 29"x47". Plat shows an Osborn depot for each of the two railroads: between First and Second Streets for CR&N Co. (later the Northern Pacific), and between Sixth and Eighth Streets for W&IRR freight service (later the Union Pacific).
Oversize 1
22
The Sun Map of Murray, Idaho 1894
1948
Published by the Coeur d'Alene Sun, drawn by Hank Ihrig, traced from original by Don McClary August 1948. Two blueprint copies, one shows property owners.
Oversize 1
23
Map of the Coeur d'Alene Mining Region, Shoshone County, Idaho, Adam Aulbach
1892; 1899
Blueprint. Also 1899, original and photocopy. Shows N.P.R.R. ending at Mission in the west and the U.P.R.R. ending at Mullan in the east with branches of both going up Burke Canyon as far as Hecla. Many mining claims identified. Trails and wagon roads shown.
Oversize 1
24
The Sun Map of the Coeur d'Alene Mines, copyright by Adam Aulbach, 1886, Henry Ihrig, Draughtsman
Photocopy. WARNING: This map contains harmful language.
Oversize 1
25
South China Sea, (Nan Hai), Borneo to Taiwan and the Philippine Islands; Hydrographic Office, Washington, D.C. US Navy
August 1944
Nautical chart from SS William H. Clagett. 1st edition, No. 5595. Natural scale 1:2834488@ lat. 14° 05'; soundings in fathoms, heights in feet.
Oversize 1
26
Coeur d'Alene Mining District – Clagett Lode. Approximately 20"x30", hand drawn original showing original location and relocation. n.d., no further identification. In separate folder within oversize folder 1.
undated
Approximately 20"x30", hand drawn original showing original location and relocation. No further identification. In separate folder within oversize folder 1.
Oversize 1
27
How we acquired our national territory, Robert R. McCormick, Chicago Sunday Tribune
20 September 1942
Oversize 1
28
Colton's Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia, G.W. & C.B. Colton & Co., N.Y.
1868
Oversize 2
29
Colton's Oregon, Washington, and Idaho published by G.W. and C. B. Colton & Co. Nos. 91 and 92
1883
Oversize 2
30
Johnson's Washington, Oregon, and Idaho by Johnson and Ward, No. 57
1863-1864
Verso 1860 population data for Dakota, Nevada, and Colorado Territories.
Oversize 2
31
Johnson's Washington, Oregon and Idaho by Johnson and Ward, No. 65
1863-1864
Oversize 2
32
Petermann: Vereinigte Staaten von Nord-Amerika in 6 Blättern, B1.1, Stieler's Hand-Atlas, No. 81
1877
Published by Justus Perthes, Gotha, Germany. Includes Idaho, Oregon, Washington and parts of California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana.
Oversize 2
33
A New Map of Maryland and Delaware with their Canals, Roads and Distances
1842
No. 12 of Tanner's Universal Atlases by H. S. Tanner, Philadelphia.
Oversize 2
34
A New Map of Maryland and Delaware with their Canals, Roads, & Distances
1856
Published by Charles Desilver, Philadelphia. No. 15.
Oversize 2
35
Geographical, Statistical, and Historical map of Maryland, No. 20 with Appendix
1821
Drawn by F. Lucas Jr. Appendix includes 1820 census data by counties, and governors from 1637 to 1821.
Oversize 2
36
A New Map of the State of Iowa by Thomas Cowperthwait & Co., Philadelphia
1850
No. 35.
Oversize 2
37
Iowa by J. H. Colton & Co., New York
1855
No. 47. An Iowa statistical sheet accompanies this map.
Oversize 2
38
County Map of Utah and Nevada
1865
No. 49 by S. Augustus Mitchell Jr., Philadelphia. Drawn and engraved by W. H. Gamble. Shows the Emigrant Road from South Pass by way of City of Rocks to Carson City, the overland mail and telegraph route, and Unionville with its associated towns.
Oversize 2
39
County map of California
1860
Settlements of the Great Salt Lake country, Utah; insert, San Francisco Bay and vicinity; by S. Augustus Mitchell, PA, No. 45.
Oversize 2
40
Northern Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads across Idaho and showing North/South connection through Montana
1890
Pages 260-261. Murray shown as county seat of Shoshone County but without any road connection; relatively few roads shown. Verso Index to Idaho railroads, counties, and towns.
Oversize 2
41
Maps of Fort Benton & Walla Walla Military Road in charge of Lieut. John Mullan
Six maps showing segments of the road, from Sen. Ex. Doc. No. 1, 57th Congress, 2nd session (in envelope).
Oversize 2
42
Portland High School Diploma, Latin Course of Study; William Horace Clagett, Jr.
05 February 1897
Oversize 2
43
American Flag
1889
39 stars.
Oversize 3
44
Miscellaneous
Letter detailing the proceeds from a sale of property; excerpts from S___ vs Sandford, 3 pages, handwritten; photocopy of the marriage certificate for William Horace Clagett and Mabel J. Saner (sp?). Photocopy of Clagett crest.
Oversize 3
45
Newspaper clippings
Various newspapers, newspaper clippings, and photocopies.
Oversize 3
46
Idaho deeds
Oversize 3
47
Cemetery property deeds
Oversize 3
48
Yellowstone Park Act
Multiple copies in various formats.
Oversize 3
49
Map File
Partial inventory of what all was originally included in the collection.
Oversize 3
50
An Atlas of Idaho Territory 1863-1890 with annotation by Merle W. Wells
1978
Oversize 3
51
Prince Georges County, Maryland, Street map (booklet)
Oversize 3
52
Humboldt Mining District
Milleson and Washburn's map of the celebrated Humboldt silver mines. Compiled from surveys by Fine and Epler, Humboldt County Surveyors. Drawn by M. Milleson, 1863. Certified by W.H. Clagett, A.J. Simmons, and 8 others. Copy on photographic paper, 16"x20".
Oversize
53
Humboldt Area, Nevada
Map of Unionville, Humboldt County, N.T. made by Jno B, surveyor, July 1862. Plat map, filed with County recorder at request of APK Safford, Tuesday, March 22, 1864. 2 copies, on photographic paper, 16"x20".
Oversize
54
Scrapbook
Includes newspaper clippings and photographs.
55