George Herbert Harries papers, 1891-1898.

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George Herbert Harries papers, 1891-1898.

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The papers consist of a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings of articles regarding the Wounded Knee Massacre written by Harries for The Evening Star newspaper of Washington, D.C., and by other journalists, and articles on Harries's army service during the Spanish-American War. The scrapbook also contains ten autograph and typed letters of reference written for Harries by his editor and members of the U. S. military and Congress when he travelled to Pine Ridge, South Dakota, to cover the events following the massacre, as well as two TL carbons of letters dated 1891 Jan 1 and 1890 Dec 31, written by S. M. Whiteside, Major, and James W. Forsyth, Colonel, of the 7th Cavalry, 1st Battalion, reporting on the incident to the Regimental Adjutant and the Acting Assistant Adjutant General. Six holograph and typed manuscripts on American Indians and journalism accompany the scrapbook.

0.20 linear ft. (1 box)

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Harries, George H. Mrs.

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Whiteside, S. M.

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Forsyth, James W. (James William), 1836-1906

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James William Forsyth was a United States Major General. Early in his career, Forsyth served in the 9th US Infantry, spending time in Washington Territory at Fort Bellingham and on the San Juan Islands at Camp Pickett. As a lieutenant, Forsyth served in the 9th US Infantry, spending time in Washington Territory at Fort Bellingham and on the San Juan Islands at Camp Pickett. As a lieutenant, Forsyth served in the Civil War with the Army of the Potomac and Major General Philip H. Sheridan. Forsyth...

Evening Star.

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Jenkins, Edwin M. Mrs.

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Harries, George Herbert, 1860-1934

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George Herbert Harries (b. Sept. 19, 1860, South Wales, U.K.-d. Sept. 28, 1934), Major General in the U. S. Army, was a volunteer aide to General Miles in the Wounded Knee Campaign, South Dakota in 1890 and 1891. During World War I, he commanded the 5th Depot Brigade, 186th Infantry Brigade, and 173rd Infantry Brigade. For 18 years prior to his World War I service, he was commander of the District of Columbia militia (Army and Navy). He was also chief of the U.S. Military Mission, Berlin, German...

United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge Agency

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Federal agency responsible for administration of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota; Record Group 75. From the description of General Correspondence, 1905-1926 [microform]. (South Dakota State Archives). WorldCat record id: 53436124 From the description of Main Decimal File, 1900-1965 [microform]. (South Dakota State Archives). WorldCat record id: 53438072 From the description of Miscellaneous Correspondence Received, 1871-1907 [microform]. (South Dakota St...