John G. Bourke papers, 1863-1958.

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John G. Bourke papers, 1863-1958.

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Contains the following type of materials: interview transcipt. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: Civil War (Western Theater) and Indian Wars, 1865-1891. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment; 3rd U.S. Cavalry Regiment. General description of the collection: The John G. Bourke papers include a descendant's transcribed interview concerning Bourke's service as enlisted man and officer.

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United States. Army. Cavalry Regiment, 3rd

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United States. Army. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 15th (1862-1865)

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Bourke, John Gregory, 1846-1896

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John Gregory Bourke was a United States Army officer and ethnologist. After serving in the 15th Pennsylvania Cavalry during the Civil War, Bourke attended the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1869. While serving in the 3rd Cavalry he studied customs of American Indians of the Southwest and published works on Indian ethnology. The Garza War, 1891-1892, was a rebellion against Mexican president Porfirio Díaz by Mexicans living in Texas led by Catarino Garza. Bourke participated in ef...