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
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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 |