John Gregory Bourke papers, 1873-1897.

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John Gregory Bourke papers, 1873-1897.

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Correspondence, including letters from Gen. George Crook recommending Bourke for promotions, letters from publishers, and others to and from Bourke relating to his writing and military experiences.

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Bourke, John Gregory, 1846-1896

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John Gregory Bourke was a United States Army officer and ethnologist. After serving in the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry during the Civil War, Bourke attended the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1869. While serving in the 3rd Cavalry he studied customs of American Indians of the Southwest and published works on Indian ethnology. The Garza War, 1891-1892, was a rebellion against Mexican president Porfirio Díaz by Mexicans living in Texas led by Catarino Garza. Bourke participated in ef...

Crook, George, 1829-1890

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Crook was born to Thomas and Elizabeth Matthews Crook on a farm near Taylorsville, Montgomery County, Ohio (near Dayton). Nominated to the United States Military Academy by Congressman Robert Schenck, he graduated in 1852, ranking near the bottom of his class. He was assigned to the 4th U.S. infantry as brevet second lieutenant, serving in California, 1852–61. He served in Oregon and northern California, alternately protecting or fighting against several Native American tribes. He commanded t...