William W. McCammon Papers

Collection Summary

Title: William W. McCammon Papers
Call Number: MS 95-12
Size: 0.5 linear feet
Acquisition: Donated by Mac Stromberg
Processed by: JEO, 1-17-1995; JEF, 12-3-1998; Staff, 11-2013
Restrictions: None
Note: Digital collection, William W. McCammon Collection

Literary Rights

Literary rights were not granted to Wichita State University. When permission is granted to examine the manuscripts, it is not an authorization to publish them. Manuscripts cannot be used for publication without regard for common law literary rights, copyright laws and the laws of libel. It is the responsibility of the researcher and his/her publisher to obtain permission to publish. Scholars and students who eventually plan to have their work published are urged to make inquiry regarding overall restrictions on publication before initial research.

Content Note

The William W. McCammon collection contains photocopies of transcripts of William Wallace McCammon's diaries from 1861 through 1902, diary summaries, biographical material and microfilm copies of correspondence and other documents. William W. McCammon served in the Civil War, on the Indian frontier, at Vancouver Barracks and in the Spanish-American War. McCammon's diaries trace his sometimes turbulent career, revealing the day-to-day activities and politics involved in an Army officer's life. He attained the rank of Major in the United States Army and was awarded the Medal of Honor.

Detailed Description: Series Listing

Series 1 Box 1 FF 1-26 Diary transcripts
Series 2 Box 1 FF 27 Biographical materials
Series 3 Microfilm Reels 1-3 Correspondence and other documents

Detailed Description: Box and Folder Listing

Series 1 ‒ Diary Transcripts

Box 1 FF 1 Diary (transcript), January-December 1861.
Box 1 FF 2 Diary (transcript), January-December 1863. Record of army's movements.
Box 1 FF 3 Diary (transcript), January-December 1865.
Box 1 FF 4 Diary (transcript), August 11-December 25, 1867.
Box 1 FF 5 Diary (transcript), January 1, 1863-December 16, 1871.
Box 1 FF 6 Diary (transcript), January 5, 1872-December 1875.
Box 1 FF 7 Diary (transcript), January-December 25, 1876.
Box 1 FF 8 Diary (transcript), January 1-December 25, 1877.
Box 1 FF 9 Diary (transcript), January-December 31, 1878.
Box 1 FF 10 Diary (transcript), January 1, 1880-December 7, 1880.
Box 1 FF 11 Diary (transcript), January 1, 1881-December 26, 1882.
Box 1 FF 12 Diary (transcript), January 1883-December 3, 1884.
Box 1 FF 13 Diary (transcript), January 1, 1885-December 3, 1886.
Box 1 FF 14 Diary (transcript), January 1, 1887-December 31, 1888.
Box 1 FF 15 Diary (transcript), January 1, 1889-December 31, 1890.
Box 1 FF 16 Diary (transcript), January 24, 1891-December 30, 1892.
Box 1 FF 17 Diary (transcript), January 24, 1893-December 30, 1893.
Box 1 FF 18 Diary (transcript), January 1, 1894-December 31, 1894.
Box 1 FF 19 Diary (transcript), January 1, 1895-December 31, 1895.
Box 1 FF 20 Diary (transcript), January 1, 1896-December 31, 1896.
Box 1 FF 21 Diary (transcript), January 1, 1897-December 31, 1897.
Box 1 FF 22 Diary (transcript), January 1, 1898-December 31, 1898.
Box 1 FF 23 Diary (transcript), January 1, 1899-December 31, 1899.
Box 1 FF 24 Diary (transcript), January 1, 1900-December 31, 1900.
Box 1 FF 25 Diary (transcript), January 1, 1901-December 31, 1902.
Box 1 FF 26 Diary summaries. Handwritten descriptions cataloging and summarizing contents of McCammon's diaries.

Series 2 ‒ Biographical Materials

Box 1 FF 27 McCammon family history, biographical information, letters and miscellaneous documents

Series 3 ‒ Correspondence

Microfilm Cabinet Reels 1-3 Correspondence and other documents