William Jackson Palmer papers, 1836-1961 [manuscript].

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William Jackson Palmer papers, 1836-1961 [manuscript].

Collection contains typed transcripts of original letters Palmer wrote while surveying the western portion of the Union Pacific's Eastern Division; includes original page numbers, index, and tables of distances. Microfilm contains letters by Palmer, written prior to 1861 and during Civil War, also includes honeymoon journal written by Mary Lincoln Palmer. Additional research notes and typescript for biography on William Jackson Palmer's life.

1 linear ft. (1 box), 1 microfilm reel

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Palmer, Mary Lincoln Mellen, 1850-1894

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Palmer, William Jackson, 1836-1909

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Army officer and railroad builder; founder of Colorado Springs. From the description of Papers, 1862-1909. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 11375487 Army officer and railroad builder. From the description of Papers, 1878-1900. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 11408547 American railroad president, pioneer of the West, founder of a number of towns including Colorado Springs, Colorado, and developer of mining and industrial projects. From the descri...

Froisland, Leonard W.,

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