Overview of the Collection
Biographical NoteMajor Joseph M. Kelley, 1844-1911, spent most of his military career as captain of the 10th Colored Cavalry, known as the “Buffalo Soldiers” during the Indian Wars in the Southwest against the Apaches, Comanches, Southern Cheyannes, Arrapahoes and Kiowas. In 1869 he was assigned to Fort Skokomish, Washington Territory. Shortly thereafter he was named Indian Agent for Washington Territory, working with the Skallam and other coastal tribes until March 16, 1871, at which time he joined the 10th Calvary. He functioned with that regiment for the next 27 years. After commanding his troops at Fort Grant, Arizona he was transferred as major of the 10th to Fort Custer, Montana in 1893. That same year he served at Fort Assiniboine, Montana. In 1893 he became Indian Agent at Forth Belknap Agency near Harlem, Montana, serving in that position for several years. In 1898 when most of the 10th Cavalry was sent to Cuba, he was named commandant at Fort Assiniboine. Shortly after that he retired but served again in the Cuban Pacification, doing court martial work. Content DescriptionMaterials include photographs of the 10th Cavalry, army manuals, and an officer roster. Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access :
Collection is not restricted. Restrictions on Use :Collection is open for use. Preferred Citation :Joseph M. Kelley Papers (MsSC 392), Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA. Administrative Information
Custodial History :
Donated by John F. Kelley to the Museum of Native American Cultures (MONAC), 1974. Acquisition Information :Transfered from the Museum of Native American Cultures (MONAC), 1995 (Accession # L97-34). Separated Materials :Joseph M. Kelley Collection of Indian-related relics (Accession #3623) located in object collection. Contact the repository for further information. Related Materials :William Connoly Papers (MsSC 37) Oppenheimer Family Papers (MsSC 145) Mrs. Frank J. Wilmer Papers (MsSC 73) Detailed Description of the Collection
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