United States. Army. Cavalry, 7th
Organization
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Walter Mason Camp papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 57
Abstract
The collection consists of correspondence, interview notes, general research and field notes, drafts of writings, photographs, maps, newsclippings and miscellaneous research and reference materials created and collected by Camp, and pertaining to the Indian Wars of the plains (1864-1890). The bulk of the collection consists of the correspondence (1908-1923), interviews, general research and field notes (1890-1924). Chief interviewees and correspondents were the officers, enlisted men, and...
Dates:
approximately 1870-1943
Kenneth M. Hammer research notes
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1473
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of typesripts and some photocopies with holograph notations of Hammer's research primarily relating to "Custer in '76" which he edited for publication. The final draft of this work is included in the collection. This book is a compilation of primary source materials, mostly interviews with surviving participants, relating to the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. These notes are verbatim transcripts of selected materials and were made by Hammer with the...
Dates:
1966-1976