Rollin L. Smith papers, [undated] and 1938-1941.

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Rollin L. Smith papers, [undated] and 1938-1941.

1938 - 1941

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Unpublished manuscripts of historical books and plays written by Smith, a Minneapolis (Minn.) attorney, with some related correspondence. They include versions of "Walker-in-the-Pines," a biography of Henry H. Sibley; two scripts of plays about Sam Houston of Texas, entitled "The Eagle" and "The Raven," the latter written in collaboration with Houston's biographer, Marquis James; and stories of Joseph Rolette and Little Crow, Dakota leader in 1862.

0.5 cu. ft. (1 box)

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Little Crow III, ca. 1810-1863

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Little Crow III (Dakota: Thaóyate Dúta; c. 1810 – July 3, 1863) was a Mdewakanton Dakota chief who led a faction of the Dakota in a five-week war against the United States in 1862....

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

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Texas politician, soldier, and frontier hero. He was the first president of the Republic of Texas and served as a United States Senator for that state. From the description of Letter, ca. 1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122699442 From the description of Letter, 1859. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145435304 Sam Houston's colorful public life began with his heroic action during the war of 1812. He served as congressman and governor of Tennessee, spent years amon...

Smith, Rollin L. (Rollin Leonard), 1887-1942.

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James, Marquis, 1891-1955

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Author. From the description of Papers of Marquis James, 1914-1955 (bulk 1930-1949). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83923437 Biographical Note 1891 Born, Springfield, Mo. 1897 1909 Educated in public schools, Enid, Okla. ...

Rolette, Joseph, 1820-1871

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Sibley, Henry Hastings, 1811-1891

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American pioneer; first Governor of Minnesota. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, to William L. Marcy, 1853 Mar. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664016 Fur trader; soldier; politician; Governor of Minnesota, 1850-1860. From the description of Papers, 1815-1830. (State Historical Society of North Dakota State Archives). WorldCat record id: 17998041 Henry Sibley was a general in the Confederate Army. From the de...