George G. Osten collection, circa 1950.

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George G. Osten collection, circa 1950.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/502490428

Collection includes materials gathered by Osten, including photographs, letters, postcards, newspaper clippings, maps, and bank statements relating to the 19th century Indian wars and George Armstrong Custer. Also included are materials relating to the Custer Battlefield Historical Museum Association.

10 boxes (5 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7623312

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Custer Battlefield Historical and Museum Association

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Osten, George G., 1888-1983

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George G. Osten (1888-1983) was a long time resident of Billings, Montana, and active in the Custer Battlefield Historical Museum Association. From the description of George G. Osten collection, circa 1950. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 502490428 ...

Custer, George Armstrong, 1839-1876

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Custer's paternal ancestors, Paulus and Gertrude Küster, came to the North American English colonies around 1693 from the Rhineland in Germany, probably among thousands of Palatines whose passage was arranged by the English government to gain settlers in New York and Pennsylvania. According to family letters, Custer was named after George Armstrong, a minister, in his devout mother's hope that her son might join the clergy. Custer was born in New Rumley, Ohio, to Emanuel Henry Custer (1806...