Carey, Raymond G. (Raymond Giddens), 1901-1972

Abstract Collection of documents about the Sand Creek massacre compiled by Raymond Carey for Historical Materials and Methods class. Includes typed transcriptions of original materials including correspondence between, and public statements from, government officials such as Governor John Evans and Cheyenne Chief Black Kettle, and United States military officers such as Major Samuel Colley and Colonel John Chivington. The materials also includes reports, congressional testimony, and newspaper...

Abstract A typed transcription of a letter sent by Morse Coffin to the publication "The Colorado Sun" on November 29, 1878 and published therein on December 14, 1878. The letter describes Coffin's experience in the 3rd Colorado Volunteer Cavalry in the fall of 1864, in particular the events of the Sand Creek Massacre in which he participated in, and his opinion on said event. The transcription has been altered from the original to correct punctuation, grammar, and to change when individuals are...

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Contains black and white photographs of University of Denver affiliate Raymond G. Carey.

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A transcrition of the diary of John Wolfe, a soldier in the US army in Colorado, providing an account of his activities in the months directly preceding his participation in the Sand Creek Massacre. Transcribed by Dorothy E. Smith, curator of the Colorado Springs Pioneers' Museum.

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Group portrait of a large group of University of Denver faculty, staff, and administration at a retreat. The individuals are arranged in three rows, with the back two rows standing and the front row seated; visible in the background are a house with log shingles and a 1950s-type automobile.

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Black and white print of eight University of Denver faculty members standing on a sidewalk at the bottom a set of stone steps. Faculty members pictured include Raymond Carey (Professor of History from 1945 to 1971), Elwood Murray (Professor of Speech from 1932 to 1962), Keith Case (head of Communication department), and Elton "Tad" Wieman (Director of Athletics).

Abstract The document contains a transcribed compilation of journal entries written by John L. Dailey. Most entries detail day-to-day normalities such as the weather, traveling to and from different camps, budgeting, etc. The document also contains a first-hand account of the Sand Creek Massacre. Dailey's November 29, 1964, journal entry talks about his camp being ordered to fire upon the Natives immediately. The entry recounts a death and injury count for both parties. The entries prior to the date...

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A collection of letters published in The Miner's Register, presumably written by George A. Wells, describing the march of the 3rd regiment from Bijou Basin, their rendevous with Colonel Chivinigton at Fort Lyon, and their participation in the Sand Creek Massacre.

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A transcription of a first person account of Lieutenant Andrew Templeton's military exploits in Colorado, in particular his participation in the Sand Creek Massacre. This document was transcribed by Dorothy E. Smith, curator of the Colorado Springs Pioneers' Museum. The date of transcription is not included.

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A collection of 23 black and white photographs of the Sand Creek site, taken by Dow Helmers on the 99th anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre. One photograph shows a plaque commemorating the Sand Creek Massacre, erected in 1950.