About the National Archives: National Archives The Real Central Plains Region The National Archives and Records Admini- stration is America’s national record-keeper, a Deadwood Exhibits public trust on which our democracy depends. The records we hold play a vital role in our de- The Central Plains Region offers small, tempo- mocracy. These records and millions of others Fans of a popular television series rary exhibits in the lobby area. Exhibits use give shape to the ideals outlined in the Declara- based on tion of Independence, the foundations of de- facsimile copies of original records held by the Deadwood, Dakota mocracy laid down in the Constitution, and Territory, during region in order to protect the original docu- the freedoms guaranteed to American citizens the late 1800s will ments from harmful ultraviolet light. All of by the Bill of Rights. Not only do they docu- ment the actions of Government, making ac- recognize the our exhibits are designed to educate visitors countability possible, they document individual names of Seth Bullock, Calamity about the records we hold and how they may rights and entitlements. They tell the story of Jane, Wild Bill Hickok, Sol Star, and be of use to them. Exhibits are changed every who we are as a people. They reveal the cour- Al Swearingen. All of these age, determination, and spirit that have shaped two to three months and focus on a variety of “characters” were real people and our democracy throughout its history. topics. Call (816) 268-8071 for the exhibit make an appearance in federal schedule. records. Where does fact separate from fiction? What can we learn about their lives? In this exhibit the Central Plains Region explores “The Real Deadwood.” For more information about any of the education programs mentioned in this brochure please contact: National Archives National Archives and Records Administration Central Plains Region The Civil Rights/Civil Liberties exhibit examined Central Plains Region several prominent court cases held in the National 2312 E. Bannister Rd. 2312 E. Bannister Rd. Archives - Central Plains Region. Kansas City, MO 64131 Kansas City, MO 64131 Phone: 816-268-8000 816-268-8000 Email: [email protected] Records Relating to Deadwood and and have the records you wish to see ready upon U.S. v. Wing Tsue (CR 41). RG21 U.S. District your arrival. Call (816) 268-8000. Dakota Territory at the Court, District of South Dakota, Western Divi- sion, Deadwood, South Dakota, Criminal Case Central Plains Region Records Used in the Exhibit Files (1890-1938). Those interested in researching early Deadwood and Dakota Territory will find a smattering of Seth Bullock Documents from United States of America v. Henry records in the holdings of Document featuring Seth Bullock’s signature as Marshal Wyttenbach, Sol Star, and James H. Adams (CR5). the Central Plains Region. from The United States v. Howard White Lance (CR RG21, U.S. District Court, District of South Federal census records are 100). RG 21, USDC District of South Dakota, Dakota, Western Division, Deadwood, South available to be viewed on Northern Division, Aberdeen, South Dakota, Dakota, Criminal Case Files (1890-1938). microfilm. Our self-service Criminal Records, Criminal Cases (no dates given). microfilm research room is Al Swearingen staffed by volunteers and is Document featuring Seth Bullock’s signature to order sup- Indictment against E.A. Swearingen, RG 21, USDC open Monday – Friday plies. RG 118, Records of U.S. Attorneys and Mar- for the Territory of Dakota, Second Judicial Dis- from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No shals, District of South Dakota, Copies of Official trict, Yankton, Dakota Territory, Criminal Case appointment is necessary. Letters Sent (1893-1906). Files (1867-1888). In addition early records Wild Bill Hickok “E. A. Swearinger” in 1880 Census. National Ar- may be found RG 21, Re- Pages from United States v. John McCall, alias Jack chives Microfilm Publication T9_113, Federal Deadwood in 1876 by S.J. Morrow. Still Picture cords of the U.S. District McCall. RG 21, USDC for Population Schedules, Tenth Census of the Records LICON, NWCS- U.S., 1880, Records of the Bureau of the Cen- S, National Archives at Courts. Some of these the Territory of Dakota, First College Park, ARC ID early court cases date back Judicial District, Vermillion, sus, RG29. 533172. to the 1860s. In addition, Dakota Territory, Criminal we have some records of Case Files (1863-1876; Days of `76 Celebration early naturalizations in Dakota Territory. If sup- 1881). All of the documents used are from RG 75, Pine plied with a name, staff can check a database Ridge Agency, Main Decimal File, Decimal index to see if the name appears in the records Calamity Jane Code 047. we have. In some cases, these early naturaliza- Martha Canary in 1860 Cen- tion records consist only of entries into court sus. National Archives Micro- Proposed National Monument docket books. Other possibly useful records may film Publica- Miners at Deadwood, 1876 by S.J. Morrow All of the documents show are from RG79, Re- be found in RG 75, Bureau of Indian Affairs. tion Still Picture Records LICON, NWCS-S, Na- cords Pertaining to Recreation, Land Use, and tional Archives at College Park, ARC ID Visit our website at: (http://www.archives.gov/ M653_633, 533169. State Cooperation, Central Classified Files facilities/mo/kansas_city.html) to get more in- Federal Popu- (1935-1952), State - South Dakota, Decimal formation on our holdings. Original records lation Schedules, Eighth Census of the U.S., 1860, Code 033. may be viewed in the textual research room, Records of the Bureau of the Census, RG29. Photos Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. An appoint- The photos of Bullock, Hickok, Jane, and Star are all courtesy ment is highly recommended, so that an archi- of the Adams House and Museum, Deadwood, South Dakota. Sol Star Visit their website at http://adamsmuseumandhouse.org/ vist may discuss your research topic with you Document featuring Sol Star’s signature on bond from .