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Custer, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1839 - 1876

Biography

George Armstrong Custer; b. Dec. 5, 1839 in New Rumley, Ohio; d. June 25, 1876 at Little Bighorn River, Montana Territory; U.S. cavalry officer; graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., 1861; served in the Civil War, became brigadier general; killed at Battle of Little Bighorn.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Robert Ellison Western photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 115
Scope and Contents Collection includes two hundred and thirty photographs, including oversize images, one tintype, and a Brady photograph, with images of the oil industry and oil fields, landscapes of the West, G. A. Custer, and Ellison family and friends; stereographs of Indian wars, Wyoming; various western personalities and places; and postcards. Also includes four photographs and a postcard of Edward Copely and family. Also a picture of the printing shop at the "Old Nez Pierce Mission", and a postcard of...
Dates: approximately 1880-1949

Hugh Shick western photographs

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 714
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs, postcards, and some corresponding acetate negatives of George A. Custer and war scenes. There are also general western scenes. Also includes portraits of Native American scouts, warriors, and other individuals. There are original photographs and copies of original photographs or paintings. Dated approximately 1906-1965.

Dates: approximately 1906-1965

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  • Subject: Postcards X

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Acetate negatives 1
Agricultural exhibitions -- Wyoming 1
California 1
Chelly, Canyon de (Ariz.) 1
Cheyenne Indians 1