Abstract

James Brisbin, a Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, native, served as an Army officer in the Civil War and the Indian Wars, 1868-1891. He was stationed at Fort Ellis, Fort Assiniboine, Fort Custer, Montana Territory, and many other western forts. Brisbin was also a writer and publicist. The collection contains a small amount of correspondence (1860-1890), and writings (1850-1891) concerning the Army, the Indian Wars, the West, and Montana Territory.

Content Description One black and white stereoview of Oglala Lakota and possibly Cheyenne prisoners from the Battle of Slim Buttes in front of a teepee. One of the prisoners is identified as Charging Bear. Two military officers bookend the prisoners, identified as the officers in command of the charge. The recaptured 7th Cavalry Regiment guidon from Company I also visible. Verso includes lists of Class 1 and Class 2 stereoviews by Morrow. The description for this image: "No. 27 - Buckskin Lodge, Sioux...