Glover papers, 1928-1929.

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Glover papers, 1928-1929.

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Handwritten memoirs entitled "My Life in the West", written in 1930. There is also a typescript of the memoirs and a typed "Reminiscences of James B. Glover as told to Mrs. George F. Kitt, 1928,1929." His memoirs describe the overland journey to the West. His reminiscences tell about army life, the Geronimo campaign, Gen. Crook, the Apache Kid, and the Wham payroll robbery.

.25 linear ft. (1 box).

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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Apache Kid, approximately 1860-

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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...

Glover, James Benton, 1842-1929.

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Indian scout, courier and packer; James Glover came to Arizona in 1873 and served under Gen. Crook, was stationed around Bowie and San Carlos, then campaigned against the Sioux in 1876, and returned with Crook to Arizona and was involved in the Geronimo campaign. Later he was stationed at Fort Lowell, leaving the Army around 1886 but remaining in Tucson. From the description of Glover papers, 1928-1929. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 3990...