Papers, 1889-1980.

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Papers, 1889-1980.

Mostly photocopies (some originals) of correspondence, homestead papers, newspaper clippings, an interview and a reminiscence concerning the Battle of Round Mountain.

6 folders.

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Eaton, Frank, b. 1860

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Frank Boardman Eaton was born October 26, 1860 in Hartford, Connecticut. When Frank was eight, the Eaton family moved to Twin Mounds, Kansas to homestead. Shortly thereafter Eaton witnessed his father's murder. He practiced his shooting and at the age of 15 engaged in gunfights to avenge his father's murder. Eaton served as a deputy U.S. Marshall in Indian Territory under the "hanging judge," Judge Isaac C. Parker. At 29, he joined the land rush to Oklahoma Territory. Eaton served as the model f...

Oklahoma State university

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Oklahoma A & M College

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