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Fort Fetterman (Wyo.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Variant(s): Fetterman, Fort (Wyo.) See also: Fortification --Wyoming Found in: Work cat.: mm79-15073: Library of Congress Manuscript Division for Carlton, C.H. Papers, 1831-1954 (Fort Fetterman (Wyo.)) Amer. forts, yesterday and today, c1965 (Fort Fetterman; estab. near present day town of Douglas, Wyo.; built in 1867; served as supply base in Sioux wars; abandoned in 1882) GNIS, July 13, 2005 (Site of Old Fort Fetterman, locale, Converse County)

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

Guide to the Charles G. Coutant Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: H74-9
Abstract

The Charles G. Coutant Collection consists of biographies and assorted Wyoming history material that was probably intended for the unfinished "History of Wyoming volumes II and III" as planned by Coutant.

Dates: circa 1867-1940; Majority of material found within 1867-1905

Guide to the Fort Fetterman Collection

 Collection — Box 281
Identifier: H70-95
Abstract

Board of survey created to investigate the loss of clothing at the Fort Fetterman and special order for detachment charged with determining the distance between Fort Fetterman and Fort Steele with the results of the survey

Dates: 1868

Guide to the Fort Fetterman Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: H96-22

Guide to the Fort Phil Kearney Collection

 Collection
Identifier: H68-164
Abstract

Descriptions of General Orders, Specials Orders, Correspondence, Congressial Reports and abstracts from books and diaries pertaining to Fort Phil Kearney.

Dates: 1866-1868

Guide to the Tom Lindmier Collection

 Collection — volumes, Barrett Building
Identifier: H82-67
Abstract

Day book, cash book, and ledger from an unknown business in or near Fort Fetterman, Wyoming. Entries are for businesses and individuals in the areas. Also includes entries for the Fetterman Hospital Association.

Dates: 1885 - 1904

Guide to the William F. Hooker Collection

 Collection — Box 281
Identifier: H70-156
Abstract

This collection consists of correspondence to and from Hooker, mainly with the Wyoming State Historian. Topics include suggested contacts for articles, acquaintances, historical artwork, reminiscences, topics for articles, Fort Fetterman, and John Hunton.

Dates: 1921-1930

Guide to the Wyoming Historical Landmark Commission Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG0200
Abstract

Correspondence, minutes, biennial reports and other documents created by the Wyoming Historical Landmark Commission.

Dates: 1921; 1927-1961