Elizabeth Burt papers, 1797-1917.

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Elizabeth Burt papers, 1797-1917.

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Typescript of Burt's autobiographical account, "An Army Wife's Forty Years in the Service, 1862-1902," and letters to her daughter, Edith Burt, discussing family matters and describing the routines of military post life at Fort Bidwell, Calif.; Forts Bridger, Laramie, D. A. Russell, Sanders, and Washakie, Wyo.; Forts Missoula and C. F. Smith, Mont.; Forts Omaha and Robinson, Neb., and elsewhere. Subjects include relations with the Indians, particularly Shoshone Chief Washakie, and social events and meetings with Mark Twain and Owen Wister. Includes correspondence, diaries, and other papers of Burt's husband Andrew Burt, her father-in-law Andrew Gano Burt, and Andrew Burt.

60 items.1 container plus 1 oversize.1 microfilm reel.

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