Howland, Joan T. - George, April 12, 2000
File — Box: 12
Identifier: 1
Paper description
About George Armstrong Custer, 19th century cavalry commander in the American Civil War and the American Indian Wars. Raised in Michigan and Ohio, Custer was admitted to West Point in 1858, where he graduated at the foot of his class. Also, history and life through the papers and letters of his wife, Elizabeth Clift Bacon Custer.
Dates
- Creation: April 12, 2000
Creator
- From the Collection: Winnetka Fortnightly (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The Winnetka Fortnightly records are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III). Meeting minutes and members' biographies are restricted; consult Curator of Modern Manuscripts for information.
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Contact:
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Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
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60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org