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Jimmy Mulligan, Fur Trader, and Scout Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC 180

Scope and Contents

Consists of a typed copy of his biographical story on Jimmy Mulligan's life, Fort Abercrombie and the 1862 Indian conflict. This story is based on what Mr. Mulligan related to Mr. Wiltse in 1900 while working for him. Mr. Mulligan was an Irish immigrant, making his home in Winnipeg, Canada. Includes mention of his trading with Indians, their food, their horses, driving ox teams, a ride to St. Cloud, Minn. for ammunition, investing his money, driving a dog team, another ride to St. Cloud for extra troops, and his acceptance into various Sioux and Chippewa tribes.

Dates

  • 1953

Creator

Access

The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the NDSU Archives.

Copyrights

Copyrights to this collection are held by the NDSU Archives.

Biography

Lisbon, N.D. resident.

Extent

1 Items (1 item (9 leaves))

Language of Materials

English

Overview

Consists of a typed copy of his biographical story on Jimmy Mulligan's life, Fort Abercrombie and the 1862 Indian conflict. This story is based on what Mr. Mulligan related to Mr. Wiltse in 1900 while working for him. Mr. Mulligan was an Irish immigrant, making his home in Winnipeg, Canada. Includes mention of his trading with Indians, their food, their horses, driving ox teams, a ride to St. Cloud, Minn. for ammunition, investing his money, driving a dog team, another ride to St. Cloud for extra troops, and his acceptance into various Sioux and Chippewa tribes.

Provenance

Donated by Harold & Martin Wiltse, 1954 (Acc. 180).

Property rights

The NDSU Archives owns the property rights to this collection.
Title
Finding Aid to the Jimmy Mulligan, Fur Trader, and Scout Collection
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Script of description
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Repository Details

Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository

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