Gatewood papers, 1883-1955.

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Gatewood papers, 1883-1955.

Letters, transcribed reports of U.S. Army field operations, manuscripts, correspondence, magazine and newspaper excerpts, publications, and transcripts concerning the military in Arizona and New Mexico with an emphasis on Charles Gatewood's involvement in the Geronimo Campaign and earlier Apache engagements. Includes original letters from Lt. Gatewood to his wife, four letters from Gen. Crook to Gatewood concerning the Apache, and letters of congratulation from various people to Gatewood upon the surrender of Geronimo. There are original manuscripts by Gatewood about the Apache Indians, a map used during the Geronimo Campaign and autographs of Geronimo. A significant portion of the collection consists of extracts of articles, correspondence, and books; printed articles; transcripts of reports; and newsclippings concerning Lt. Gatewood, the Apache Campaigns, artillery, the heliograph, and similar topics. There is also a great deal of correspondence between Gatewood's son, officers who served in Arizona, and other researchers. Significant correspondents include E.A. Brininstool, Henry W. Daly, Anton Mazzanovich, Gen. Thomas Cruse, Henry W. Lawton, Eugene B. Beaumont, and Ken Kayitah. Correspondence between the Arizona Historical Society and Gatewood family members is also present.

6.0 linear ft. (12 boxes).

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Geronimo, 1829-1909

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Geronimo, also known as Goyaałé, also known as The One Who Yawns'; born in Arizpe, Sonora, Mexico, June 1829 – died, Fort Sill, Oklahoma February 17, 1909), prominent leader and medicine man from the Bedonkohe band of the Apache people. From 1850 to 1886, Geronimo joined with members of three other Chiricahua Apache bands—the Tchihende, the Tsokanende and the Nednhi—to carry out numerous raids, as well as fight against Mexican and U.S. military campaigns in the northern Mexico states of Chihuahu...

Miles, Nelson Appleton, 1839-1925

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Beaumont, Eugène

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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...

Gatewood, Charles B., 1883-1953.

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United States. Army

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Gatewood, Charles B.

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Army officer; Lieutenant assigned to 6th Cavalry in 1877. He served as commander of Indian scouts in the Apache country of Arizona and New Mexico taking part in campaigns that included the Victorio War of 1879-1880, Gen. Crook's expedition into the Sierra Madre in 1883, and the Geronimo Campaign of 1885-1886. He was responsible for delivering Gen. Mile's message to Geronimo and persuading him to surrender. From the description of Gatewood papers, 1883-1955. (Arizona Historical Societ...

Kayitah, Ken.

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Cruse, Thomas, 1836-1914

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Thomas Cruse was born in County Cavan, Ireland, in 1836. He immigrated to America in 1856, spent seven years in New York, and then traveled to California by steamer in 1863. He prospected for gold throughout the California, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana mining regions for several years without success. In 1876, he discovered a rich lode, at Marysville, Montana, which became famous as the Drumlummon Mine and yielded millions in gold and silver. Cruse sold the mine in 1882 to the London Company Assoc...

Brininstool, E.A. (Earl Alonzo), 1870-1957

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United States. Army. Cavalry, 6th

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Lawton, H. W. (Henry W.), d. 1899

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