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Silas Wright Lamoreaux correspondence

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 5853

Scope and Contents note

Collection includes six attached documents dated 1893 relating to the establishment of Camp Douglas and the reservation of lands for the fort in 1867.

Dates

  • 1867-1893

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Silas Wright Lamoreaux correspondence must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Silas Wright Lamoreaux was born March 8, 1843 in Clockville, Lenox Township, Madison, New York, to William Oliver Lamoreaux and Harriet Barnard. He married Harriet Adelia Cobb on November 22, 1866 in Summit, Langlade, Wisconsin. Silas died August 6, 1909 in Beaver Dam, Dodge, Wisconsin.

Extent

1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Correspondence of Silas Wright Lamoreaux related to Camp Douglas, 1867-1893.

Custodial History note

Donated by American West Archives in 1990.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; American West Archives; 1990.

Appraisal note

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Processing Information note

Processed; Meghan Matthews; 10 August 2007.

Title
Register of Silas Wright Lamoreaux correspondence
Status
Completed
Author
Megham Mathews, Karen Glenn, student processors and John Murphy, curator
Date
2009
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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