Peter W. Van Winkle papers, 1861-1866, 1917, circa 1951-1957
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Van Winkle, Peter W., 1825-1871
- Title
- Peter W. Van Winkle papers
- Dates
- 1861-1866, 1917, circa 1951-1957 (inclusive)18611957
- Quantity
- 0.25 cubic ft. (1 slim document box and 1 oversize folder + artifacts)
- Collection Number
- 00186
- Summary
- The collection contains muster rolls, returns, and other records of Company D (1862-1866), a photograph of Peter W. Van Winkle (circa 1860s), and a brief biography of the Van Winkle family by Nellie W. Baum (circa 1951). The artifacts comprise of a sash, insignia, and an epaulette box of Capt. Van Winkle’s and a drawing of Fort Laramie during the time the Van Winkle family lived there. Also included with the collection are a funeral notice for Caspar Collins (1866) and copies of articles by C.O. Collins about his experiences with the 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry (1917).
- 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
Peter Weldon Van Winkle was captain of Company D, 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry between 1862 and 1866. He was born March 9, 1825, near Hillsboro, Ohio, and helped to organize the 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry in 1861. Most of the men in Company D were residents of Highland County, Ohio. The company was stationed at Fort Laramie and at Platte Bridge Station. After the company had been at Fort Laramie for a time, Captain Van Winkle’s wife, Margaret Kinkead Van Winkle, and two daughters, Mary Eliza (12) and a younger girl (6) joined him. Margaret and the girls were sent home again in 1864 during the Sioux war. Van Winkle suffered a stroke while on duty and was sent home to Hillsboro, Ohio, where he died on August 2, 1871.
Content Description
The collection contains muster rolls, returns, and other records of Company D (1862-1866), a photograph of Peter W. Van Winkle (circa 1860s), and a brief biography of the Van Winkle family by Nellie W. Baum (circa 1951). The artifacts comprise a sash, insignia, and an epaulette box of Capt. Van Winkle’s and a primitive-style drawing of Fort Laramie during the time that the Van Winkle family lived there. Also included with the collection are a funeral notice for Caspar Collins (1866) and copies of articles by C. O. Collins about his experiences with the 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry (1917).
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, Peter W. Van Winkle papers, 1861-1866, 1917, circa 1951-1957, Collection Number 00186, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by Peter W. Van Winkle at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe papers were received from Nellie W. (Mrs. Fred T.) Baum in 1951 and 1957. Fred Terrell Baum was the son of Mary Eliza Van Winkle (Baum).
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by D.C. Thompson in June 2002.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Fortification--Wyoming.
Geographical Names
- Fort Caspar (Wyo. : Fort).
- Fort Halleck (Wyo.)
- Fort Laramie (Wyo. : Fort).
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Wyoming--History--To 1889.
Form or Genre Terms
- Rosters.
Occupations
- Soldiers.
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Ohio Cavalry Regiment, 11th. Company D. Rosters.
