Guide to the United Spanish War Veterans Collection

Collection

Identifier: H67-18 (MSS 487)

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The United Spanish War Veterans was organized to protect and promote the interests of Spanish-American War veterans and to promote a sense of fraternity among veterans. The Department of Wyoming was originally part of the two-state Department of Colorado and Wyoming, but in 1933 was made into a seperate entity. It monitored membership in local camps and served as a central clearinghouse for dispensing national issues and aor gathering the political and social concerns of Wyoming veterans. It functioned until the mid-1960s, when most veterans had been deceased and many camps ceased to exist.

Dates

1888-1966
Majority of material found in 1917-1966

Creator

United Spanish War Veterans. Department of Wyoming (Organization)

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Extent

2 cubic feet

Additional Description

Abstract

The United Spanish War Veterans Collection contains some general records about the war and remembrance efforts and information about state and national activities, membership and issues. Of partiuclar interest are minutes of the state encampments (meetings), membership of local camps, and minutes of Granville R Palmer Camp Number 5 of Cheyenne