Newberry Library - Erwin Watkins-Simeon Whiteley papers [box 02], 1863-1920

Erwin Watkins-Simeon Whiteley papers [box 02], 1863-1920

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Title Erwin Watkins-Simeon Whiteley papers [box 02], 1863-1920

Creator Watkins, Erwin C., 1839-1911

Date 1863-1878

Place Colorado, United States--West

Language English

Subjects United States, Indians of North America, Indian inspectors, Indian agents, Frontier and pioneer life, Women

Summary While the Watkins papers contain mainly official government reports and correspondence, the Whiteley papers consist of mostly personal correspondence accompanied by several photographs, three maps, and two issues of a Wyoming newspaper. The Watkins papers include: incoming correspondence and instructions from the Commissioners of Indian Affairs and other officials, copies of Watkins reports regarding his agency visits and investigations, and papers relating to travel arrangements and assignments. The Whiteley papers include: outgoing letters to his wife, Jane Whiteley, from Denver in 1863, some official correspondence, and miscellaneous letters after Whiteley's departure from government service. There is also a copy of Jane Whiteley's account of her trip by stagecoach to Denver in the fall of 1863 to join her husband.

Biographical/Historical Note Erwin Watkins and Simeon Whiteley worked for the Office of Indian Affairs in the 1870's and 1860's, respectively.

Extent 6 linear feet (2 boxes, 2 oversize boxes)

Format Sources, Correspondence, Photographs

Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection

Link to Catalog View record

Call Number VAULT Ayer MS 3024

BibID 991358118805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Size 2305px × 2928px 19.34 MB

File Created 10/29/2013

Filename 991358118805867_Ayer_MS_3024_box_02_FL079_00008.tif

Unique Identifier NL1V4UC

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