Guide to the Overland Mail Routes Collection
Scope and Content
Two copies (positive and negative) of pages from a ledger including a proposal, contractual information, and routes for overland mail routes to Salt Lake City and California. Information on stage/wagon transport, as well as the Pony Express, is included in these records. Information on a southern mail route to California is also included. The copies were obtained from the National Archives.
Dates
- 1856-1869
Creator
- National Archives (U.S.) (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
1 cubic foot
Abstract
Pages from a ledger - a proposal, contractual information, and routes for overland mail routes to Salt Lake City and California.
Arrangement
None
Acquisition Information
Purchased prior to 1970
Processing Information
Processed by Curtis Greubel. Finding aid last updated in 2002. Finding encoded in 2022.
Creator
- National Archives (U.S.) (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Overland Mail Routes Collection, 1856-1869
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Curtis Greubel
- Date
- © 2022
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Repository Details
Part of the Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming Cultural Resources Division, Wyoming Department of State Parks & Cultural Resources Repository
Barrett Building
2301 Central Avenue
Cheyenne Wyoming 82002 United States
(307) 777-7826
wyarchive@wyo.gov