"Narrative of James Sweeney"
File — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Donor letter, and typed reminiscence "Narrative of James Sweeney," (12 leaves), as related to J. Ross Mackenzie (dated June 1, 1921), concerning Mr. Sweeney's life in the 5th U.S. Army in the 1850s and gold prospecting in Colorado, Utah and Nevada. Includes mention of the Mountain Meadows massacre, army duty in Texas, Florida, and Utah, pioneer wagon trains, rationing food, freight hauling in Nebraska, Wyoming, and S.D.
Dates
- 1921, 1960
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Items (2 items)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Sweeney, James, 1838-1925. (Person)
- From the Collection: Mackenzie, J. Ross. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
Contact:
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West Building N
3551 7th Avenue North
Fargo North Dakota 58102 United States
ndsu.archives@ndsu.edu