Mark A. Chapman collection, 1834-1942.

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Mark A. Chapman collection, 1834-1942.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/27302551

The collection contains correspondence (often in cipher) between the governor's office and Senator Joseph M. Carey's office regarding the aftermath of the Johnson County War; correspondence and photographs regarding Camp Carlin, located near Cheyenne; correspondence and a manuscript from William Murphy about his experiences during the Indian war of the late 1860s around Fort Phil Kearney; and photographs, printed material, and miscellaneous items relating especially to Cheyenne and the area around the city. Also included are four letters from Union soldiers Charles Cochran and Eli Garwood written to their families during the Civil War.

1 cubic ft. (2 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7242118

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Kirk, Louis.

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Murphy, William Walton 1816-1886

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Carey, Joseph M. (Joseph Maull), 1845-1924

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Resident of Cheyenne from May, 1869; U.S. Attorney and Wyoming Supreme Court Justice; cattle-raiser and past president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association; thrice mayor of Cheyenne; delegate to Congress. From the description of Politics and people of Wyoming : Cheyenne, Wyoming, 1884-1885. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 215005703 ...

Chapman, Mark A.,

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The Chapman family were long time residents of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Albert Chapman was a prominent banker, realtor, and businessman of the city. His son, Mark A. Chapman, was chairman during the organizational meeting of the Cheyenne branch of the Wyoming State Historical Society (September 26, 1923). Throughout his life Mark Champman collected documents and information relating to the history of Cheyenne and the State of Wyoming. From the description of Mark A. Chapman collection, 183...