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Jack, -- Captain, Modoc Chief, -- d. 1873

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Francis S. and Patricia L. Landrum Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SHL016
Abstract

The collection focuses on Modoc Indians and the Modoc War of 1872-1873, John Charles Frémont's Second and Third Expeditions to the American West, and U.S. Supreme Court litigation between California and Nevada about a boundary dispute. Francis S. “Van” Landrum was a businessman, registered engineer and land surveyor in Klamath Falls, Oregon as well as a noted amateur historian and author.

Dates: 1872-1986

Modoc War Correspondence Compilation: 1850-1901

 Collection
Identifier: SHL190
Abstract

The Modoc War between the Modoc Tribe and the US Army lasted for 8 months between 1872 and 1873. Collection contains correspondence and records of interviews of the main participants of the conflict.

Dates: 1850-1901

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California -- History 1
Correspondence 1
Indians of North America -- Wars 1
Modoc War, 1872-1873 – Personal narratives 1
Native Americans 1