William Alexander Carter papers 1837-1975, bulk 1860-1869

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William Alexander Carter papers 1837-1975, bulk 1860-1869

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The William Alexander Carter papers, 1837-1975 (bulk 1860-1869) contains Carter's business and personal papers as a sutler at Fort Bridger, Utah Territory. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence, mainly to Carter, along with legal papers, financial records, and items relating to Carter and to his family. The papers give a detailed view of a busy period during the history of Fort Bridger as a center of regional business and government, and likewise reflect the business, political, and personal aspects of Carter's career during an active and successful period. Carter's business involved people from all over the United States, but regional centers like Salt Lake City and St. Louis are particularly well represented, as is New York City.

Number of containers: 5 boxes and 2 oversize folders; Linear feet: 2.3

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Bancroft Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6657680

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