Description
This collection contains the research materials and correspondence of G. Joseph Sills (1931-2000) concerning
the events surrounding th Battle of Little Big Horn and Custer's Last Stand. The collection revolves around not only George
A. Custer, but several of his
subordinates as well (Myles Walter Keogh, Frederick William Benteen, and Marcus A. Reno).
Background
A member of the English Westerners Society, the Custer Battlefield Historical and
Museum Association (CBHMA) and the Little Big Horn Associates, G. Joseph Sills, Jr.
(1931-2000) of Baltimore, Maryland, was a dedicated as well as respected student of
Custer’s Last Stand. Maryland’s longtime Commissioner for Workers’ Compensation,
Sills brought a keen mind and impartial spirit to the study of the famous battle.
Extent
284 items in 2 boxes.
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to
quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such
activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is
one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services
Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.