Custer Battle looking west into Little Big Horn and Reno's position in the Battle
Creator
Masters, Joseph G., 1873-
Date
1936
Summary
View over the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Montana, shows the bluffs of Major Marcus A. Reno's position with the right wing of the 7th Cavalry, site of the fight against Native American Sioux and Northern Cheyenne, and a gravestone inscribed: "Lieut. Benj. H. Hodgson, 7 U. S. Cav. Fell Here June 25, 1876."
Description
1 photonegative : nitrate ; 10 x 15 cm. (4 x 6 in.); 1 photoprint ; 10 x 15 cm. (4 x 6 in.)
Is Part Of
WH231. Joseph G. Masters papers
Subject
Cheyenne Indians--History--Montana--1930-1940; Dakota Indians--History--Montana--1930-1940; Indians of North America--History--Montana--1930-1940; Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument (Mont.)--1930-1940; Battlefields--Montana--1930-1940; Sepulchral slabs--Montana--1930-1940; Hodgson, Benjamin H.--Tomb; Reno, Marcus A. (Marcus Albert), 1835-1889.--Homes and haunts; United States. Army. Cavalry, 7th.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
J. G. Masters
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710033397
Notes
Condition: Print shows staining.; Formerly MSTR934.; Removed from Joseph G. Masters manuscript collection (C MSS WH231 M38-887).; Title hand-written on back of print.; R7100333975
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