Matthew Forney Steele papers, 1871-1936.

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Matthew Forney Steele papers, 1871-1936.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/17998543

Consists of letters from Steele to his mother concerning family affairs and military service in New York, Virginia, Georgia, Texas, Dakota Territory, and North Dakota. Includes reminiscences of the death of Sitting Bull.

2 cubic ft.

State Historical Society of North Dakota State Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6935628

State Historical Society of North Dakota State Archives

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Steele, Matthew Forney, 1861-1953

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Mr. Steele participated in the arrest of Sitting Bull and the Philippine Insurrection. From the description of The Matthew F. Steele papers, 1880-1953. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 46916036 Soldier. From the description of Matthew Forney Steele papers, 1871-1936. (State Historical Society of North Dakota State Archives). WorldCat record id: 17998543 U.S. Army officer, 1883-1912, and Fargo, N.D. real estate agent, native of Huntsvill...

Sitting Bull, 1831-1890

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Sitting Bull, also known as Tatanka Iyotake or Tatanka Iyotanka or Ta-Tanka I-Yotan, was a Native American shaman and leader of the Hunpapa Sioux. He was born in 1831 in South Dakota. He fought against the Crow Indians and was wounded in battle on several occasions. Sitting Bull greatly opposed the encroachment of the white men. He led Sioux and Cheyenne warriors against U.S. soldiers of the 7th Cavalry at the battle of Little Bighorn. After the battle, in which many were killed, Sitting Bull le...