Crook collection, 1867-1890.

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Crook collection, 1867-1890.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/40047379

Primarily biographical material consisting of articles about Crook. There is also an undated manuscript by Crook entitled "The Apache Problem," a letter that Crook wrote about his childhood, a telegram to Lt. Gatewood about an expediture of funds, a letter to Lt. Goodale, 1867, describing conditions at Camp Warner in Oregon, and a letter thanking Hewitt & Bartlett for their firm's help with military efforts, 1873.

.25 linear ft. (1 box).

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 7418647

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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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...