Edward Watson Papers, 1856-1945
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Watson, Edward, d. 1924
- Title
- Edward Watson Papers
- Dates
- 1856-1945 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- .45 cubic ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 03206
- Summary
- Diaries of Edward Watson as he traveled to Wyoming and operating a general store in California, and other Waton family materials.
- 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
Historical Note
Edward Watson (d. 1924), a businessman, traveled from his home in Vincennes, Indiana, to Green River, Wyoming, to operate a general merchandise store. He was the son of Louis L. Watson, who was a businessman in Vincennes. Edward Watson reestablished his store in Bear River City, Utah, in 1868 and in Sacramento, California in 1869. He returned to Indiana sometime before 1888 and managed the Vincennes Spoke and Manufacturing Company. Watson was married to Carrie Keys and they had three sons: Edward Jr., Robert and Louis L.
Content Description
Collection contains diaries for Edward Watson (1865-1893) in which he describes his trip west and a trip through the south in 1888; correspondence (1865-1878, 1884, 1899, 1915, 1945) mostly relating to Edward’s store in California, and Robert’s army experience in World War II; and a diary for Louis L. Watson (1856-1861). There are transcripts for the diaries and correspondence.
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, Edward Watson Papers, Collection Number 03206, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Diaries
Container: Box 1
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Description: Diary I: Louis L. Watson 1856 and 1859
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Description: Diary II: Edward Watson April 7, 1866 to May 22, 1866
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Description: Diary II: Edward Watson April 10, 1865 to December 17, 1865
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Description: Diary III: Edward Watson January 1, 1865 to March 2, 1865
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Description: Diary III: Edward Watson February 14, 1866 to February 16, 1866
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Description: Diary III: Edward Watson September 28, 1867 to December 14, 1867
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Description: Diary III: Edward Watson August 23, 1868 to December 1, 1868
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Description: Diary III: Edward Watson August 16, 1869 to December 15, 1869
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Description: Diary III: Edward Watson January 3, 1870 to February 20, 1870
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Description: Diary III: Edward Watson June 3, 1871 to November 22, 1871
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Description: Diary IV: Edward Watson March 4, 1867 to June 18, 1867
Also a handwritten transcript of part of the diary, March 4, 1867 to March 19, 1867
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Description: Diary V: Edward Watson November 24, 1868 to December 31, 1868
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Description: Diary V: Edward Watson January 1, 1869 to July 8, 1869
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Description: Diary VI: Edward Watson March 27, 1888 to March 31, 1888
This is book 2 of an account of a trip to New Orleans and other points in the South.
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Legal Papers
Container: Box 1
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Description: Estate agreement between Ruth Fellows Davenport and her father Louis L. Watson, June 11, 1892.
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Description: Mortgage involving the Vincennes Board of Trade, August 18, 1887.
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Description: Estate State of affairs made by Edward Watson concerning his father's (Louis L. Watson) estate, March 25, 1893.
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Letters
Container: Box 1
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Description: Wager Agreement between Ed Watson and Dexter GardnerDates: June 8, 1865.
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Description: To: Edward. From: FatherDates: April 2
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Description: To: Mr. E. Watson. From: R.M. PomeroyDates: November 1, 1866
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Description: Authorization for Ed Watson to set up an intelligence office in Cheyenne, Wyoming, September 4, 1867.
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Description: To: Ed. From: unsigned [a girl he had courted]Dates: June 8, 1870
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Description: To: Ed Watson. From: Ed C.Dates: October 18, 1871
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Description: A description of the arms of the state of California from the Paymaster's Office, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.
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Description: To: Ed. From: R. G. OverendDates: March 8, 1872
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Description: To: My worthy and esteemed friend [Ed Watson]. From: OverendDates: April 10, 1872
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Description: To: Ed. From: H. OverendDates: May 23, 1873
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Description: To: Ed. From: Isaac MassDates: September 14, 1873
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Description: To: L.L. Watson. From: J.J. McCawleyDates: April 25, 1875
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Description: To: L.L. Watson. From: H.D. BaconDates: May 1, 1875
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Description: To: L.L. Watson. From: W. ElliottDates: May 3, 1875
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Description: To: L.L. Watson. From: Wm. TelferDates: June 29, 1875
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Description: To: Brother Ed. From: W.H. Watson and sister AliceDates: February 5, 1876
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Description: To: Mrs. Maloiria E. Maxfield. From: Robert [Watson]Dates: April 13, 1876
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Description: To: Ed. From: G.A. WessellyDates: May 8, 1876
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Description: To: Ed. From: CarrieDates: June 7, 1876
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Description: To: Ed. From: CarrieDates: August 27, 1876
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Description: To: Ed. From: John L. CaldwellDates: October 17, 1876
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Description: To: Ed. From: CarrieDates: None
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Description: To: Ed. From: CarrieDates: October 22, 1876
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Description: To: Ed. From: CarrieDates: October 22, 1876
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Description: To: Ed. From: CarrieDates: November 19, 1876
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Description: To: Edward. From: CarrieDates: November 19, 1876
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Description: To: Ed. From: CarrieDates: November 20, 1876
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Description: To: Ed Watson. From: L. L. WatsonDates: December 28, 1878
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Description: To: L. L. Watson. From: Edward WatsonDates: January 29, 1884
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Description: To: L. L. Watson. From: E. WatsonDates: November 1, 1899
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Description: To: Louis L. F. Watson. From: Ed WatsonDates: October 1, 1915
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Description: To: Louie. From: JoeDates: None
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Description: To: Louie. From: BobDates: September 14, 1945.
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Miscellaneous
Container: Box 1
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Description: Advertisement for Union Depot Hotel, Vincennes, Indiana, Edward Watson, proprietor.
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Description: "Holding's Advertising Envelope. James Watson, Agent. February 1876."
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Description: Notice that the Book, Stationery and Periodical Establishment of William H. Watson had been purchased by William Davidson. Ed Watson was continuing to work as a clerk there. October 31, 1864.
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Description: Steamship tickets to Panama from San Francisco on Steamship "Colima." Pacific Mail Steamship Company.
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Description: Business Cards: Watson and Barnhart, Auction and Commission merchants. Ed Watson with R.M. Pomeroy & Co. Wholesale Dealers in Boots & Shoes.
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Description: Confederate Scrip: from the state of Alabama. Worth 25 cents.
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Description: Dance Program: Sumner Light Suaro,Dates: February 9, 1872
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Description: Two unidentified photographsDates: undated
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- General stores -- California -- Sacramento.
- General stores -- Indiana -- Vincennes.
- General stores -- Utah -- Bear River City.
- General stores -- Wyoming -- Green River.
- Voyages and travels.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American.
Personal Names
- Watson, Louis L
- Watson, Robert
Geographical Names
- Bear River City (Utah)
- Green River (Wyo.)
- Sacramento (Calif.)
- Vincennes (Ind.)
- Wyoming -- History -- To 1889
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries.
