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; MN, 11-2013 |
| Restrictions: | None |
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 William W. McCammon's diaries
from 1861 through 1903, and microfilm copies of miscellaneous correspondence.
William W. McCammon served in the Civil War, on the Indian frontier, and
in the Spanish-American War attaining the rank of Major in the United-States
Army. McCammon's diaries trace his sometimes turbulent career through 1903,
revealing the day-to-day activities and politics involved in an Army officer's
life between 1861 and 1903.
Detailed Description: Series Listing
| Series 1 | Box 1 FF 1-26 | Diaries |
| Series 2 | Box 1 FF 27 | Biographical Materials |
| Series 3 | Microfilm Reels 1-3 | Correspondence |
Detailed Description: Box and Folder Listing
Series 1 ‒ Diaries
| Box 1 | FF 1 | Diary, January-December 1861. |
| Box 1 | FF 2 | Diary, January-December 1863. Record of movements of army. |
| Box 1 | FF 3 | Diary, January-December 1865. |
| Box 1 | FF 4 | Diary, August 11-December 25, 1867. |
| Box 1 | FF 5 | Diary, January 1, 1863-December 16, 1871. |
| Box 1 | FF 6 | Diary, January 5, 1872-December 1875. |
| Box 1 | FF 7 | Diary, January-December 25, 1876. |
| Box 1 | FF 8 | Diary, January 1-December 25, 1877. |
| Box 1 | FF 9 | Diary, January-December 31, 1878. |
| Box 1 | FF 10 | Diary, January 1, 1880-December 7, 1880. |
| Box 1 | FF 11 | Diary, January 1, 1881-December 26, 1882. |
| Box 1 | FF 12 | Diary, January 1883-December 3, 1884. |
| Box 1 | FF 13 | Diary, January 1, 1885-December 3, 1886. |
| Box 1 | FF 14 | Diary, January 1, 1887-December 31, 1888. |
| Box 1 | FF 15 | Diary, January 1, 1889-December 31, 1890. |
| Box 1 | FF 16 | Diary, January 24, 1891-December 30, 1892. |
| Box 1 | FF 17 | Diary, January 24, 1893-December 30, 1893. |
| Box 1 | FF 18 | Diary, January 1, 1894-December 31, 1894. |
| Box 1 | FF 19 | Diary, January 1, 1895-December 31, 1895. |
| Box 1 | FF 20 | Diary, January 1, 1896-December 31, 1896. |
| Box 1 | FF 21 | Diary, January 1, 1897-December 31, 1897. |
| Box 1 | FF 22 | Diary, January 1, 1898-December 31, 1898. |
| Box 1 | FF 23 | Diary, January 1, 1899-December 31, 1899. |
| Box 1 | FF 24 | Diary, January 1, 1900-December 31, 1900. |
| Box 1 | FF 25 | Diary, January 1, 1901-December 31, 1902. |
| Box 1 | FF 26 | Diary summaries. This file includes handwritten descriptions cataloging the contents of McCammon's diary. |
Series 2 ‒ Biographical Materials
| Box 1 | FF 27 | Includes McCammon family history, his biography, letters, and miscellaneous documents. |
Series 3 ‒ Correspondence
| MIcrofilm Cabinet | Reels 1-3 | Correspondence |