Frederick W. Benteen collection addendum, 1833-1978.

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Frederick W. Benteen collection addendum, 1833-1978.

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The collection consists of photographs of family members and military friends of Frederick W. Benteen. There is a photograph album of religious pictures. Also included is a flag that was used to drape the coffin of Mrs. Stephens Mitchell (Anita Benteen Mitchell) who was a granddaughter of Frederick W. Benteen. Frederick W. Benteen's commission paper is included as well. It is dated 1864 November 23 and commissions him to brigadier general.

93 items (0.5 linear ft.)

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Benteen, Frederick William, 1834-1898

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Mitchell, Anita Benteen

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