Paul E. Bellamy papers
Content Description
The Paul E. Bellamy papers consist of correspondence, manuscripts, print materials and photographs mainly associated with Bellamy's career as a businessman and promoter in Rapid City, South Dakota.
The correspondence and other papers relate to Bellamy's military service in the Philippine Islands during the Spanish American War, Republican Party politics in South Dakota, Bellamy's transportation and construction business in Rapid City, promotion of tourism in the Black Hills, World War II, and efforts to locate the United Nations headquarters in the Black Hills. Significant correspondents include Calvin Coolidge, Wendell Wilkie, Franklin Roosevelt, Lord Halifax, Francis Case and M.Q. Sharpe.
Dates
- 1879 - 1956
Creator
- Bellamy, Paul E., 1879-1956 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research without restriction. Researchers are advised to contact the Archives and Special Collections prior to visiting. Advance notice may be needed to retrieve items for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
Paul E. Bellamy was born November 17, 1979 in Knoxville, Iowa. He served in the 51st Iowa Volunteer Infantry in the Philippines during the Spanish American War. He was a businessman and promoter in Rapid City, South Dakota. He died January 14, 1956.
Extent
33 Linear Feet (60 document boxes and 1 oversize drawer)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Paul E. Bellamy papers consist of correspondence, manuscripts, print materials and photographs mainly associated with Bellamy's career as a businessman and promoter in Rapid City, South Dakota.
- Black Hills (S.D. and Wyo.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- South Dakota -- History Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
- South Dakota -- Politics and government Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Spanish-American War, 1898 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Tourism -- South Dakota Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United Nations
- Title
- Paul E. Bellamy papers
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the USD Archives and Special Collections Repository
