Gansworth, Howard E. (Howard Edwards), 1876-1956.

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Son of Tuscarora and Seneca Indian parents, descendant of Red Jacket and related to General Eli S. Parker; attended the Carlisle Indian School and was the first American Indian to enroll at Princeton University, where he received a B.A. in 1901. General manager, later treasurer and president, of General Specialty Co., Buffalo. Avid collector of books related to Indians; active in the Princeton Club of Buffalo, Indian Welfare Society and other organizations.

From the description of Papers, 1805-1962 (bulk 1903-1953). (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 34503194

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Indians of North America
Iroquois Indians
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Birth 1876

Death 1956

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