Thompson, Albert W., 1864-1951
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1864-05-17-1951-05-10-
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Albert Thompson Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-079
Abstract
Collection consists of photographic memorabilia of the Old West, primarily concerning outlaws and cowboys.
Dates:
1870-1929
Albert W. Thompson Papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-79-BC
Scope and Content
The Albert W. Thompson Papers contain news clippings, articles, and manuscripts about the early days in the West, specifically, Clayton, Union County, and northeastern New Mexico. Most of the materials were written by Thompson, however, some of the newspaper columns were written by others. Black Jack Ketchem is a prominent subject within the collection. Miscellaneous materials include flyers, correspondence, a map, and notes.
Dates:
1893-1948
Kit Carson Papers,
Collection
Identifier: 1960-005
Scope and Content
Collection consists of photocopies of both Carson's will and his certificate of appointment as an Indian agent; the original of his oath of allegiance to the U.S. as a Lt. Colonel; newspaper clippings on Carson. Also included is a photocopy of A.W. Thompson's essay "The Story of Camp Nichols." Carson established Camp Nichols in the Oklahoma panhandle to protect travelers on the Santa Fe Trail.
Dates:
1847-1923