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Collection on George A. Custer

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 160

Scope and Contents

Collection includes photographs, slides, postcards, and a pamphlet dealing with George A. Custer, the Little Bighorn battle site, and the Crow Agency in Montana. Dated approximately 1920-1949.

Dates

  • approximately 1920-1949

Conditions Governing Access

Photographs in folder 1 and oversize folder 2: Open for public research. Items kept in cold storage; access requires 24 hours advance notice. Negatives in folder 3: Open for public research. Items kept in cold storage; access requires 72 hours advance notice.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Extent

1 oversize folder (0.1 linear ft.)

2 folders (0.08 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Contributions to the collection were made to L. Tom Perry Special Collections by Clyde Bartlett in 1974, and Fred Rosenstock in 1976. Some materials may have been separated from the Walter Mason Camp papers (A1977-00-094).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased; Fred Rosenstock; 1976.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Clyde Bartlett; 1974.

Appraisal

Photographs (Photograph Archives).

Processing Information

Processed; Anne Ashton; August 2022. Updated finding aid for DACS compliance and accuracy. Rehoused photographs to plastic sleeves for preservation.

Title
Register of Collection on George A. Custer
Status
Under Revision
Author
Rose Frank
Date
2011 November 21
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States