Series 84193
Governor Wells Spanish American War scrapbook
Dates: i 1898-1899.
0.35 cubic foot and 1 microfilm reel
These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.
Historical Note
An agency history is available.
Scope and Content
This scrapbook contains newspaper clippings concerning information and news of the Utahns involved in the Spanish American War. It contains articles on the preparations for, involvement in, and conclusions and repercussions of the war as pertaining to Utah soldiers and citizens. It was compiled by the governor's office at the time as a scrapbook of current events.
Arrangement
Roughly chronological.
Related Records
Correspondence from the Governor Wells, Series 235, includes letters pertaining to Utah troops involved in the war.
Spanish American War medals from the National Guard, Series 983, provide individual service data on Utahns who may be noted here.
Spanish American War service cards from the Department of Administrative Services. Division Archives and Records Service, Series 10318, provide individual service data on Utahns who may be noted here.
Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection muster rolls from the National Guard, Series 10320, provide individual service data on Utahns who may be noted here.
Spanish American War ante-muster pay records from the National Guard, Series 20843, provide individual service data on Utahns who may be noted here.
Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection service cards from the Department of Administrative Services. Division Archives and Records Service, Series 24048, provide individual service data on Utahns who may be noted here.
Access Restrictions
This series is classified as Public.
Preferred Citation
Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.
Processing Note
This series was processed in March 2002 by Ryan Oldroyd.
Indexing Terms
- Philippines—History—Philippine American War, 1899-1902.
- Utah—Spanish-American War, 1898.
Page Last Updated October 18, 2012.