Papers, 1936, 1956-1957.

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Papers, 1936, 1956-1957.

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Correspondence, clipping and a typed carbon copy of "Claimed by the prairies" (187 leaves), Pearce's biography of her grandmother, Winnieford Winston Nicholls (1830-1914), a Bismarck pioneer, dealing particularly with her life after 1873 when they arrived at Bismarck. It also covers her life in Wales, England, New York, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Mentions Alexander McKenzie, Calamity Jane, General George A. Custer and the Little Big Horn battle, Comanche, the horse who survived the battle, Indians, traveling by covered wagon, Fort Seward, gambling halls, removal of the territorial capital to Bismarck, the 1898 fire in Bismarck, Black settlements, statehood, Marquis de Mores, Camp Hancock, early schools, and social life in Bismarck.

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Calamity Jane, 1852-1903

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Calamity Jane, born Martha Jane Canary, was an American frontierswoman, sharpshooter, and storyteller. In addition to many exploits, she was known for being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok. Late in her life, she appeared in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition. She is said to have exhibited compassion to others, especially to the sick and needy. This facet of her character contrasted with her daredevil ways and helped to make her a noted frontier figure. She ...

Nicholls, Winnieford Winston, 1830-1914.

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Slaughter, Linda W. (Linda Warfel), 1850-1920

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Hannifin, Dennis, 1835-1917

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Pearce, Gladys M., 1893-1966.

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Born at Bismarck, N.D., daughter of Charles and Winnieford (Nicholls) Pearce. Attended Valley City State College. Employed by Bureau of Vital Statistics, N.D. State Health Dept. Died at Bismarck, buried at Fairview Cemetery. From the description of Papers, 1936, 1956-1957. (North Dakota State University Library). WorldCat record id: 29932309 ...