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Callaway, James E., 1835-1905. James E. Callaway family papers, 1853-1950.

Title: James E. Callaway family papers, 1853-1950.

James E. Callaway was the Montana Territorial Secretary (1871-1877); legislator; and U.S. District Attorney. This collection consists of a volume (1853-1868) containing commentary by Callaway on a wide variety of political issues and the Republican Party prior to the Civil War; a handwritten article (1904) on the administration of Governor Green Clay Smith; and photocopies of various items documenting Callaway's military service. A subgroup for Llewellyn L. Callaway includes a speech on the vigilante movement; and miscellaneous correspondence; and several reminiscent writings. (SC 1215) Collection consists of two subgroups: papers of James E. Callaway and papers of his son Llewellyn L. Callaway. James E. Callaway's papers contain scattered items documenting different aspects of his life. There is a volume (1853-1868) containing commentary on a wide variety of political issues and the Republican Party prior to the Civil War. In addition there is a handwritten article (1904) on the administration of Governor Green Clay Smith [published in Contributions to the Historical Society of Montana, Vol. 5]. There is an incoming letter (1887) from Henry Elling telling of the death of Captain James Williams and a letter (1877) from O.O. Howard concerning the location of Chief Joseph's forces. There is also a list (1877) of horses lost by the Virginia City Volunteers at Camp Callaway. Military records of Callaway include a listing of losses suffered by the 21st Illinois Infantry, a clipping (1864) describing a sword presentation to Callaway from the non-commissioned officers and privates of the 81st Indiana Volunteers, and Callaway's appointment (1865) as a lieutenant colonel of the 21st Illinois Volunteers. The Llewellyn L. Callaway subgroup includes a speech (1938) before a Masonic meeting in Dillon; a 95-page typescript reminiscence by Callaway (undated) describing his family's history, his early childhood, education, and experiences at White Sulphur Springs and Virginia City; a 5-page typescript reminiscence (photocopy) of a trip Callaway made from White Sulphur Springs to Helena by stage in 1892; and four letters (1932-1950) written by Callaway. [Photos, a postcard, and a stereo slide were transferred from this collection to the Photo Archives.]

ArchivalResource: .3 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/699807247 View

Callaway Family Papers, 1861-1904

Title: Callaway Family Papers 1861-1904

James Callaway was a Territorial Secretary of Montana Territory and an attorney; Llewellyn Link Callaway was an attorney in Virginia City and White Sulphur Springs, Montana. This collection includes general correspondence; legal, financial, and military documents; as well as newspaper clippings related to the activities and interests of the Callaway family from the Civil War through the early 1900s. Most of the collection materials relate to James E. Callaway and span from Mr. Callaway’s military communications while commanding an Illinois Volunteer regiment to his legal practice in Virginia City, Montana, following the war.

ArchivalResource: 0.25 linear feet

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv21550 View

Callaway, Llewellyn Link, 1868-1951. Llewellyn Link Callaway papers, 1932-1950.

Title: Llewellyn Link Callaway papers, 1932-1950.

Papers of Llewellyn L. Callaway.

ArchivalResource: .2 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70961350 View

Montana Territory. Legislative Assembly. Montana Territorial Legislative Assembly (7th: 1871-1873) records, 1871-1873

Title: Montana Territorial Legislative Assembly (7th: 1871-1873) records, 1871-1873

These records (1871-1873) of the 7th Montana Territorial Legislative Assembly consist of correspondence with Governor Benjamin Potts, Secretary James Callaway and others; report of the Code Commission; committee reports; bills to aid railroad construction, establish and regulate fees for sheriffs, provide for publication of certain laws, and to govern elections; portions of the journal; and petitions re county boundaries. (Legislative Records-Terr. 7)

ArchivalResource: .2 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/244394862 View