Custer's Black Hills Expedition Crossing the Plains
1874
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This photograph taken by W. H. Illingworth during the 1874 Black Hills expedition, commanded by Lt. Col. George A. Custer, shows a column of cavalry, artillery, and wagons crossing the plains of Dakota Territory.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Office of the Chief of Engineers.
National Archives Identifier: 519427
Full Citation: Photograph 77-HQ-264-854; Column of cavalry, artillery, and wagons, commanded by Gen. George A. Custer, crossing the plains of Dakota Territory. By W. H. Illingworth, 1874 Black Hills expedition; 1874; Photographs From the Headquarters, Civil Works Map File, River and Harbor Improvements, 1863 - 1927; Records of the Office of the Chief of Engineers, Record Group 77; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/custers-black-hills-expedition, October 3, 2024]Activities that use this document
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