Moses Henry Sydenham [RG1455.AM]

HISTORY NEBRASKA MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID



RG1455.AM:  Moses Henry Sydenham, 1835-1907



Papers:  1866-1872; 1897-1903

Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska:  Store owner; farmer; politician

Size:  Two folders



BACKGROUND NOTE



Born in London, England, in 1835, Moses Henry Sydenham immigrated to the United States in 1856 and eventually settled at Fort Kearny, Nebraska.  He worked as a freighter until Fort Kearny closed in 1871.  At that time, he set up a store and post office in Kearney City (Dobytown).  Sydenham was also involved in newspaper publishing over the years.  He first published the Kearney Herald, in 1862, and later, The Central Star.  In the late 1860s, a move was made to move the national capital to a more central location. When Fort Kearny closed, Moses felt the military reservation would be the ideal spot.  Through the pages of The Central Star, he promoted the idea of moving the U.S. Capital to Kearney.  Moses Henry Sydenham died on February 3, 1907 and was buried in the Kearney Cemetery at Kearney, Nebraska.



SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE



The collection consists of two folders of materials by and about Moses Henry Sydenham.  The first folder contains correspondence, as well as clippings and articles by and about Moses Henry Sydenham.  The letters, from Sydenham to the Nebraska State Historical Society, date from ca. 1897 to 1903 and describe early days around Fort Kearny, including information about the local newspaper.  The clippings are mostly about Sydenham and his experiences as an early settler around Fort Kearny.  The second folder (oversize) contains photocopies of a mercantile account book from Fort Kearny.  Entries date from 1866 to 1872.



INVENTORY



Folder




    1. Correspondence, clippings, etc.

    1. Fort Kearny account book (copies only) [see oversize]



 



Subject headings:



Buffalo County (Nebraska) — History

Fort Kearny (Nebraska) — History

Sydenham, Moses Henry, 1835-1907



 



Revised TMM      02-03-2020

 

Become a Member!

Our members make history happen.

Join Now

You May Also Enjoy

The Story of Omaha Police Fingerprint Expert Emily Byram

The Story of Omaha Police Fingerprint Expert Emily Byram

Marker Monday: Cather Childhood Home

Marker Monday: Cather Childhood Home

Yutan Tornado – March 23, 1913

Yutan Tornado – March 23, 1913

About History Nebraska
History Nebraska was founded in 1878 as the Nebraska State Historical Society by citizens who recognized Nebraska was going through great changes and they sought to record the stories of both indigenous and immigrant peoples. It was designated a state institution and began receiving funds from the legislature in 1883. Legislation in 1994 changed History Nebraska from a state institution to a state agency. The division is headed by Interim Director and CEO Jill Dolberg. They are assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for History Nebraska.
Explore Nebraska
Discover the real places and people of our past at these History Nebraska sites.

Upcoming Events

View our new and upcoming events to see how you can get involved.

Become a Member

The work we do to discover, preserve, and share Nebraska's history wouldn't be possible without the support of History Nebraska members.

Latest Hall of Fame Inductee

The Nebraska Hall of Fame was established in 1961 to officially recognize prominent Nebraskans.

Listen to our Podcast

Listen to the articles and authors published in the Nebraska History Magazine with our new Nebraska History Podcast.

Nebraska Collections

History Nebraska's mission is to collect, preserve, and open our shared history to all Nebraskans.

Our YouTube Video Collection

Get a closer look at Nebraska's history through your own eyes, with our extensive video collections.

Additional Research Resources

History Nebraska Research and Reference Services help connect you to the material we collect and preserve.

Support History Nebraska
Make a cash donation to help us acquire, preserve, and interpret Nebraska’s history. Gifts to History Nebraska help leave a legacy and may help your taxes, too! Support the work of History Nebraska by donating to the History Nebraska Foundation today.

Volunteers are the heroes of History Nebraska. So much history, so little time! Your work helps us share access to Nebraska’s stories at our museums and sites, the reference room, and online.