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