Correspondence 1926., 01/10/1926-11/01/1926
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
Otto L. Hein papers include correspondence and photographs documenting the career of this Indian fighter, military attache at European courts, and commandant at West Point (1897-1901), the author of "Memories of Long Ago" (1925), an autobiography as valuable for its recall of choice rumor and gossip as for its recital of events. Included in the collection are a controversial account of Custer's actions at the Little Big Horn, written by an officer on the scene shortly before and after the battle, as well as letters from such notables as Theodore Roosevelt, Douglas MacArthur, and officer-author Charles S. King.
Dates
- 01/10/1926-11/01/1926
Collection-level Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.75 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Shelf Location
09/12/03
Container Summary
Miscellaneous correspondence, including references to Hein's book from friends, general readers, libraries, and magazines. Also includes correspondence with the War Department regarding a pension due to Hein.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
War Department -Pension: Manuscript
"Memories of Long Ago" -Otto Hein: Manuscript
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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