Fort Abercrombie (Abercrombie, N.D.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
David McCauley Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 329
Abstract
Postmaster, express agent and army sutler for Fort Abercrombie.
Dates:
1845-1955
Fort Abercrombie Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 400
Abstract
Pamphlets and newspaper clippings including one on the cemetery listing soldiers, Indians, and children of military personnel buried there. Fort site has been restored and is a state park.
Dates:
1926-1962
Henry Lueg Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 1166
Abstract
Typed translations (49 leaves and 83 leaves) of Mr. Lueg's 1867 diary documenting a 77-member wagon train journey, organized by a Capt. P.B. Davy, from St. Cloud, Minn. to Helena, Mont. and then on to Portland, Ore., going through North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. The route in North Dakota included stops at forts Abercrombie, Ransom, Stevenson, Berthold, and Buford. There is also a partial list of the persons in the party. Also in the collection are two articles based on the diary...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1930-1961
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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Henry Lueg Collection
Jimmy Mulligan, Fur Trader, and Scout Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC 180
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...
Dates:
1953
John J. Shely Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 188
Abstract
John Shely was a pioneer settler at Shelly, Minnesota.
Dates:
1872-1956
John Woart Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC 421
Abstract
Original letters and typed transcriptions written to his sister and mother at Sandy Hill, Washington County, N.Y. while stationed at Fort Abercrombie, N.D. One letter is from Ella Dewey Woart to her grandmother. Letters comment on life at the fort and mention various family members.
Dates:
1870-1871
Found in:
Institute for Regional Studies
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John Woart Papers