John Gregory Bourke papers; 1886-1899.

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John Gregory Bourke papers; 1886-1899.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702127313

The papers consist mainly of letters to Bourke from various scholars interested in Indian affairs.

86 p.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8012163

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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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...