E. D. Swan papers, 1815-1956
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Swan, E. D. (Edward Davis), b. 1832
- Title
- E. D. Swan papers
- Dates
- 1815-1956 (inclusive)18151956
1846-1913 (bulk)18461913 - Quantity
- 7.14 cubic feet (9 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 00371
- Summary
- E. D. Swan was a farmer, prospector, and soldier. Collection contains a handwritten autobiography of E.D. Swan, photographs, correspondence, biographical information, and artifacts about Swan's life.
- 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
Swan (b. 1832) was born in Ohio and farmed in several Midwestern states before taking part in the Pikes Peak gold rush in 1860. He enlisted in the Missouri State Militia in 1862 and was involved in several Civil War skirmishes. Swan went prospecting in the Montana goldfields in 1864 and established a freight outfit in 1866, hauling mining equipment throughout the Montana, Wyoming, and Utah Territories. In 1870, he began a ranch in the Gallatin River Valley of Montana, and moved to Idaho Territory in 1875, n the Gallatin River Valley of Montana and moved to Idaho Territory in 1875, where he ranched for three years before relocating to a ranch site at Big Piney in what is now Sublette County, Wyoming.
Swan married Ann Bales (b. 1838) in 1855, and they had six children. After 1908, E.D. and Ann Swan spent most of their time in Salt Lake City.
Content Description
Collection contains a handwritten autobiography of E.D. Swan, along with a handwritten transcription by Blanche Swan (1912-1913); carbon copies of 54 letters by E.D. Swan, some of which were written to Laramie attorneys Melville C. Brown and N.E. Corthell; a military commission and military pension papers; biographical and genealogical miscellany; memorabilia; a photograph album and photographs; and family bibles. There are also more than 100 artifacts collected by Swan family members including North and South American Indian baskets and clay vessels, a spinning wheel, and furniture.
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 E. D. Swan at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Theo S. Hendee from 1956-1973.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Elaine Heim in January 1995.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Container List
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Description: Missouri State Militia CommissionDates: 1862Container: Box 1
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Description: Rules and regulations of claims on account of Native AmericansDates: 1877Container: Box 1
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Description: CorrespondenceDates: 1899-1908Container: Box 1
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Description: Autobiography of E.D. SwanDates: 1912-1913Container: Box 1
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Description: Military pension papersDates: 1915-1917Container: Box 1
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Description: Biographical clippings and genealogyDates: 1850-1956Container: Box 1
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Description: Calling card, notes, and poemsDates: 1863-1940Container: Box 1
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Description: Newspaper: "Daily Union," Washington, D.C.Dates: January 4, 1849Container: Box 1
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Description: Preservation copies of photographs found in album and photographsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Book: "Petit Paroissien"Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1
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Description: Book: "Handbog for Born"Dates: 1845Container: Box 1
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Description: Book: "Holy Bible"Dates: 1850-1887Container: Box 1
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Description: Photograph and negativeDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Photograph albumsDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Curved glass photographs: Edward Davis and Ann SwanDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: Daguerreotype photographDates: undatedContainer: Box 2
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Description: FigurineDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Braided leather whipDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Gunpowder flaskDates: January 29, 1856Container: Box 3
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Description: Reward of meritDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: White glass eggDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Tri-fold leather billfoldDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Metal spoonDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Spectacles and caseDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: SpectaclesDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) hat, metalDates: 1863Container: Box 3
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Description: Money box, metalDates: 1886-1888Container: Box 3
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Description: Medicine bead necklaceDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: BraceletDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Horsehair armbandDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Embroidery hoop and burlap cuffDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: ScissorsDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Leather pouchesDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Pocket watchesDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: Loom shuttle with red threadDates: undatedContainer: Box 3
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Description: BasketsDates: undatedContainer: Box 4
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Description: Baskets and lidsDates: undatedContainer: Box 4
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Description: Clay bowlDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: Clay coil potDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: Clay teacupDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: Clay potDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: Clay teapotDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: Clay vaseDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: Clay pot, shardsDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: Clay pitcherDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: AshtrayDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: Matrimonial vaseDates: undatedContainer: Box 5
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Description: Large cannon shellDates: undatedContainer: Box 6
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Description: Small cannon shellDates: undatedContainer: Box 6
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Description: DK branding ironDates: undatedContainer: Box 6
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Description: Native American grinding stoneDates: undatedContainer: Box 6
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Description: 6-hole candle moldDates: undatedContainer: Box 6
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Description: Wooden combDates: undatedContainer: Box 6
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Description: Wood molding from Mormon tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UtahDates: undatedContainer: Box 6
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Description: Silver Mormon chaliceDates: undatedContainer: Box 6
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Description: NailDates: 1849-1950Container: Box 6
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Description: Carved wooden ladleDates: undatedContainer: Box 6
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Description: SpikeDates: undatedContainer: Box 6
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Description: Carved "Swizzler" egg beaterDates: undatedContainer: Box 6
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Description: Metal saucer and cupDates: May 1815Container: Box 6
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Description: Woven beltDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Woven sashDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Cloth bag and explanatory letterDates: 1926Container: Box 7
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Description: "Shall We Gather at the River" samplerDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Beaded pincushionDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Purple and red woven ornamentDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: EnvelopesDates:Container: Box 7
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Description: Thimbles and note, tooth watch chainDates: 1846-1856Container: Box 7
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Description: Unidentified animal teeth, square nails, bone, human, tooth ornamentDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Freemason charm, military shank button, double-headed eagle pin, stickpin, F.O.E. ribbonDates: 1898Container: Box 7
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Description: G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) ribbon pins, G.A.R. lapel buttons, G.A.R. shank buttonsDates: 1890-1912Container: Box 7
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Description: Wood from jail at liberty, Missouri, nail from choir loft, Mormon tabernacle, Salt Lake City, UtahDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: "Items from San Francisco fire" - spoon, metal hook and button, warped blue/black metal rings, cluster of melted beads, small figurineDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Fabric needle cushion and note, lion house silk ribbonDates: 1859Container: Box 7
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Description: Ceremonial bead strandsDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Carved bird head, clay human headDates: undatedContainer: Box 7
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Description: Whisk broom with antler handleDates: 1938Container: Box 8
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Description: Black parasol with broken handleDates: undatedContainer: Box 8
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Description: Lace scarves in hosiery boxDates: undatedContainer: Box 8
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Description: Straw and wicker fanDates: undatedContainer: Box 8
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Description: Fireplace bellowsDates: undatedContainer: Box 8
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Description: Philippine dress materialDates: undatedContainer: Box 9
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Description: Pineapple clothDates: undatedContainer: Box 9
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Description: Spinning wheelDates: undatedContainer: Box Artifact Storage
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Description: Jacquard woven coverletDates: 1846Container: Box Artifact Storage
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Description: Wicker picnic basketDates: undatedContainer: Box Artifact Storage
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Description: Small trunkDates: undatedContainer: Box Artifact Storage
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Description: Branding iron: "P hanging L"Dates: undatedContainer: Box Artifact Storage
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Description: Walking stickDates: undatedContainer: Box Artifact Storage
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Description: Rocking chairsDates: undatedContainer: Box Artifact Storage
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Description: Drop-leaf tableDates: undatedContainer: Box Artifact Storage
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Description: Chest and mirrorDates: undatedContainer: Box Artifact Storage
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cattle trade -- Wyoming -- Sublette County.
- Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Wyoming.
- Gold mines and mining -- Montana.
- Indians of North America -- Idaho.
- Indians of North America -- Montana.
- Indians of North America -- Wyoming.
- Ranches -- Idaho -- Lemhi County.
- Ranches -- Montana -- Gallatin River Valley.
- Ranches -- Wyoming -- Sublette County.
Personal Names
- Brown, Melville C.
- Corthell, N. E. (Nellis E.)
- Swan, Ann Bales.
Family Names
- Swan family.
Geographical Names
- Big Piney (Wyo.)
- Gallatin River Valley (Wyo. and Mont.)
- Salt Lake City (Utah)
- Silver Bow County (Mont.)
- Sublette County (Wyo.)
- Sublette County (Wyo.) -- Genealogy.
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives.
- Wyoming -- History -- 1890-1918.
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889.
Form or Genre Terms
- Artifacts.
- Autobiographies.
- Photographs.
Occupations
- Ranchers.
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Swan, Blanche.
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