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Modoc Indians -- Wars, 1873

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Bancroft's Diary

 Collection
Identifier: SHL076
Abstract

The Modoc War between the Modoc Tribe in Northern California and the U.S. troops lasted for 8 months between 1872 and 1873. The collection consists of a diary, published by Bancroft’s Books and Stationary Company, written during 1873.

Dates: 1873

Jim Compton Modoc War Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SHL-2018-151

J. D. Howard Papers

 Collection — Folder 1: Series Series I; Series Series II
Identifier: SHL001
Abstract

The collection consists of correspondence on various topics to and from J. D. (Judson Dean) Howard written between 1920 and 1959 and a folder of notes and miscellany dated from 1917 to 1934. J. D. Howard is best known as the “father” of Lava Beds National Monument in northern California.

Dates: 1917-1959

Illustration from Harper's Weekly "The Modocs - Murder of General Canby"

 Collection
Identifier: SHL126
Abstract “Harper's Weekly, Journal of Civilization” was an American political magazine based in New York City. It was published by Harper & Brothers from 1857 until 1916. During the Modoc War (1872-1873) the magazine published articles and illustrations to give its readers a view of the war. Collection consists of an illustration from Harper's Weekly magazine from the June 28, 1873 issue, depicting Captain Jack, the leader of the Modocs Tribe, shooting at General Canby during peace...
Dates: 1873

Modoc War Correspondence: Don C. Fisher Papers, 1865-1878

 Collection
Identifier: SHL028
Abstract

Don C. (Custer) Fisher was the first Superintendent of the Lava Beds National Monument. The collection contains bound photocopies of letters related to the Modoc War of 1872-1873 and provides the cultural context of the time period between 1865 and 1877.

Dates: 1865 - 1877; Majority of material found within 1872 - 1873