Sioux War Trial Transcripts [microform], 1862 - 1863
Abstract
The Sioux War Trial Transcripts contains records of the United States Senate hearings regarding the Dakota Conflict of 1862. The collection includes original transcripts and a message from Abraham Lincoln dated 11 December 1862. The first reel contains Lincoln’s message and transcripts for trials 1 through 127. The second reel includes cases 128 through 295. The third reel provides the transcripts for cases 296 through 392. Furthermore, this reel contains the names and information regarding penalties or acquittals for 326 American Indians imprisoned in Mankato.
Dates
- 1862-1863
Creator
Conditions Governing Use
There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.
Extent
3 Reels (3 Microfilm Reels)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was obtained from the Minnesota Historical Society in April 1975.
Creator
- Title
- SMHC Collection 0144. Sioux War Trial Transcripts [microform], 1862 - 1863.
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Dr. William E. Lass
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Revision Statements
- 2001-11: Finding aid revised by Jeff A. Jenson.
Repository Details
Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029
archives@mnsu.edu
