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Spanish-American War, 1898

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Variant(s): American-Spanish War, 1898 Hispano-American War, 1898 War of 1898 Spain --History --War with the United States, 1898 United States --History --War with Spain, 1898 United States --History --War of 1898 Special note: Machine-derived authority record. Found in: World Book (Spanish-American War; brief conflict between the U.S. and Spain; took place between April and August 1898) Acad. Am. encyc. Britannica Micro. Hennepin. Remember the Maine!, 1973.

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Guide to the Addison A. Spaugh collection

 Collection
Identifier: H69-11
Abstract

Correspondence, manuscripts, newspaper articles, and various records about A.A. Spaugh's personal and business life. His correspondence reveals some interesting information about his business efforts, the state of cattle ranching in the region, efforts to promote Wyoming agriculture, fencing and public lands. Biographical information exists in correspondence, a survey and manuscripts.

Dates: 1889-1941

Guide to the Capitol Building Commission/State Building Commission Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0103
Abstract

The Wyoming Capitol Building Commission records document the aquisition, construction, and maintenance of state buildings, as well the as the placement of monuments and plaques in the State Capitol Complex Grounds.

Dates: 1886-2016

Guide to the Daze Bristol collection

 Collection
Identifier: H69-51
Abstract

These items pertain to the Spanish American War and include a list of Wyoming veterans from this war.

Dates: 1899, 1927

Guide to the Governor William A. Richards records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0001.14
Abstract

Records of Wyoming's Governor William A. Richards feature the usual topics associated with the office. Notable issues include the Jackson Hole elk scandal, Hot Springs Resort cession, women's suffrage, Spanish-American War, Indians, the Race Horse case, and livestock matters. Proclamations, requisitions and extradition requests, rewards, petitions for pardons and appointment records are included.

Dates: 1895-1899

Guide to the Governor's Office Spanish-American War records, 1898-1909

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: RG0001
Abstract

General and administrative records concerning Wyoming's involvement in the Spanish-American War.

Dates: 1898-1909

Guide to the Spanish-American War, Wyoming Appointments Collection

 Collection — Box 281
Identifier: H70-99
Abstract

The letter deals with the appellation “Rough Riders,” Colonel Jay L. Torrey, and statistical information on the 2nd United States Volunteer Cavalry. The letter indicates that many officers of this organization, including Torrey, were appointed from Wyoming.

Dates: 1932

Guide to the Torrey's Rough Rider Collection

 Collection — Box 326
Identifier: H71-94
Abstract

Book entitled, Torrey’s Rough Riders, Historical and Biographical Souvenir of the Second United States Volunteer Cavalry

Dates: 1898

Guide to the United Spanish War Veterans Branch Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H82-29
Abstract

The United Spanish War Veterans auxilary files generally include information on their membership,activities and minutes

Dates: 1924-1968