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William Franklin Raynolds papers
Title
William Franklin Raynolds papers, 1859-1860.
Physical Description
2.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Language
English
Provenance
Gift of William Robertson Coe.
Biographical / Historical Note
The Yellowstone and Missouri Exploring Expedition, 1859-1860, commanded by Capt. William F. Raynolds, explored the headwaters of the Yellowstone and Missouri rivers, recorded the number of Indians and their habits, the agricultural and mineral resources of the area, the climate, and topography. The expedition was also charged with distributing goods to the Dakota Indians based on Gen. Harney's treaty.
Summary
The collection contains the journals, account books, sketches, and photographs of the Yellowstone and Missouri Exploring Expedition, as well as the draft reports which were submitted to Gen. Humphreys.
Publications
United States. Engineer Department. Report on the Exploration of the Yellowstone River. 40th Cong., 1st sess. S. Ex. Doc. 77.
Other formats
Available on microfilm.
Format
Archives or Manuscripts
Added to Catalog
June 01, 2002
Indexes/Finding aids
A list of the items is kept with the collection.
References
A detailed description of the collection can be found in; Withington, M. C. Catalogue of Western Americana Manuscripts, 393, p. 214-215.
William Franklin Raynolds Papers. Yale Collection of Western Americana, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Cite as
William Franklin Raynolds Papers. Yale Collection of Western Americana, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Account books - United States.
Diaries - United States.
Paintings - United States.
Sketches - United States.
Photoprints - United States.
Occupation
Artists United States.
Photographers United States.
Soldiers United States.
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