William Gallio Masters papers [i.e. Joseph Gallio Masters papers] [microform], 1900-1939.

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William Gallio Masters papers [i.e. Joseph Gallio Masters papers] [microform], 1900-1939.

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Correspondence, interviews, clippings, articles, research notes, and bibliographies relating to the West (U.S.), trails, battles, Indians, and the Oregon Trail centennial. This collection represents the many years work Masters did to research and verify Western American history by traveling to the actual sites of historical events and interviewing participants. Much of the correspondence in the collection is between Masters and local postmasters and National Park Service, historical society, local, & other officials to try and learn the names of pioneers or "old timers" from whom he could request an interview. Masters was a researcher who was interested in verifying facts about the Old West while many of the participants were still living. The research was used in his 2 books, Stories of the far west and Shadows fall across the little horn. Topics include William ("Buffalo Bill") Cody; Chief Joseph of the Nez Percé, Yellow Hand, & other Native Americans; Jim Bridger; the Pony Express; and the Bozeman, Oregon, & Santa Fe trails.

3 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.

Kansas State Historical Society

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Bridger, Jim, 1804-1881

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Yellow Hand, 1850?-1876

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Joseph, Nez Percé chief, 1840-1904

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Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917

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Buffalo Bill was employed as a scout by the United States 5th Cavalry, 1868-1872. In 1869 he participated in the Battle of Summit Springs, Colorado, in which the 5th Cavalry defeated Cheyenne Indians. From the description of Letter : Saint Louis, Missouri, to Joseph Witherspoon Cook, Greenwood, South Dakota, 1896 May 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702162229 From the description of Letter : Saint Louis, Mo., to Joseph Witherspoon Cook, Greenwood, S.D., 1896 May 23. (Unkno...

Masters, Joseph G., 1873-

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Joseph Gallio Masters was born on on a homestead near Newton, Kan. on February 20, 1873. He worked in Neb. as a teacher, principal, superintendent of schools, and WPA Supervisor of Education for Omaha (1940-1942). Masters was also a member of the Nebraska State Historical Society and the Oregon Trail Memorial Association. He died on May 19, 1954 in Smethport, Pa. From the description of Joseph G. Masters papers, 1900-1939. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 13591180 ...