Guide to the William R. Barnhart Collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: HC-44

Staff Only

Scope and Content

This collection consists of various records William Barnhart collected as a hobby. Of special interest are a series of order letters (both military and civilian) to the Sharps Rifle Company, Christmas greetings from Gen. John J. Pershing to the AEF officer staff, 1867 military correspondence and order from Forts Phil Kearney and Reno, Silver Crown Mining District report, and a transcript of an 1855 civil suit involving mountain man James Bridger

Dates

1855-1919

Creator

Barnhart, William R., 1935-2016 (Person)

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.

Biographical / Historical

William R. Barnhart received history degrees from the University of Wyoming and worked as a historian for the Wyoming Recreation Department from 1968 to 1971

Extent

.10 cubic foot = 13 folders

Additional Description

Abstract

Variety of documents collected by Bill Barnhart relating to Wyoming history

Arrangement

There are four series: I. Correspondence; II. Financial; III. Military; IV. Miscellaneous. Records are arranged alphabetically within each series

Acquisition Information

Collection was donated by Dixie Barnhart. Accession includes: H2021-29

Separated Materials

The collection originally contained letters to governors Barber, Morgan and Warren. These letters have been interfiled into the respective governor’s records