Custer Collection (page 4)

CIVIL WAR: UNION OFFICERS. Lieutenants George Custer, Nicolas Bowen and William G. Jones, near Yorktown, Virginia. Photograph by James F. Gibson, May 1862

CIVIL WAR: CUSTER, 1862. Lietenants George Armstrong Custer, Nicolas Bowen, and William G. Jones at the Peninsula, Virginia, May 1862. Photographed by James F. Gibson

CIVIL WAR: MEADE & STAFF. General George G. Meade and staff on the steps of the the Wallack House, Culpeper, Virginia, September 1863. Photographed by Timothy H. O Sullivan

NEBRASKA: PRINTING OFFICE. Printing office of the Custer Leader newspaper in Broken Bow, Custer County, Nebraska. Photographed by Solomon D. Butcher, 1887

GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Photographed with scouts during the Yellowstone Expedition, 1873

GEORGE CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Wood engraving after a photograph by Mathew Brady

GOLD MINING. Soldiers of an expedition commanded by Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer discovering gold in the Black Hills of Dakota Territory in 1874

BATTLE OF WASHITA, 1868. Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custers men shooting some of the 900 horses captured from the Cheyenne Native Americans led by chief Black Kettle along the Washita River

WASHITA RIVER, 1868. Osage and Kiowa scouts, in the service of the U. S. Seventh Cavalry under George Armstrong Custer
WASHITA RIVER, 1868. Osage and Kiowa scouts, in the service of the U.S. Seventh Cavalry under George Armstrong Custer, dance to celebrate their victory over Black Kettle

Portrait photographs of soldiers and servants from various Union headquarters; also shows photographers tent, topographical engineer corps, and portraits of George A. Custer

The Custer fight. The Battle of the Little Bighorn, showing Native Americans on horseback in foreground. Date 1903, c1905

Battle of the Big Horn. Date c1889 Oct. 15

Portrait of Maj. Gen. (as of Apr. 15, 1865) George A. Custer, officer of the Federal Army. Date Between 1860 and 1865

Gen. George Custer, USA. Date between 1860 and 1865

Union Cavalry leaders & raiders: Averill, Kilpatrick, Rauls, Gregg, Sheridan, Custer, Streight, Grierson, Wilson, Stoneman, Merritt, and Torbert. Date between 1860 and 1870

Custer. Date between 1860 and 1870

The last battle of Gen. Custer

George Custers Last Charge
Brevet Major-General George A. Custer, Lieutenant-Colonel 7th U.S. Cavalry. Killed in the battle with the Sioux, June 25th 1876. Date: June 25th 1876

GEORGE A. CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Song sheet cover, 1876
GEORGE A.CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Song sheet cover, 1876

GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Custers Last Charge: lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

BISMARCK: RAILROAD STATION. Northern Pacific Railroad station at Bismarck, Dakota Territory, where General George A. Custer detrained in 1873 enroute to his post at Fort Abraham Lincoln

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Native American prisoners marched across the snowy prairie by General George Custer, 1868. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

American Indians. Sitting Bull, Sioux Chief
Inspirational leader of the Sioux, who, with Crazy Horse, coordinated major resistance against the Americans and defeated Custer

Four Mile Old West Town, Custer, Black Hills, South Dakota, United States of America, North America

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Clouds and pine, Custer State Park, South Dakota, United States of America, North America

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Red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus), Custer State Park, South Dakota, United States of America, North America

Custers Last Stand battlefield, Custers grave site marked by dark shield on stone, Montana, USA, North America

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George A Custer American soldier, wearing the buckskin suit he was wearing when he made his last stand

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"Remembering Custer: A Legacy of Bravery and Tragedy" In the heartland of America stands a solemn monument, atop Custers Hill, that bears witness to one of the most infamous battles in history. The Battle of Little Bighorn forever etched its name into the annals of American Indian wars. Captured through the lens of Stanley Morrow's camera in 1876, this haunting photograph showcases the stark reality - bones scattered across the landscape, remnants of lives lost. Among those who fought valiantly on both sides were two iconic figures - Sitting Bull, Chief of the Sioux Nation, and George Armstrong Custer himself. As Sitting Bull addresses a gathering with his indomitable spirit shining through, we are reminded that this clash was not just about war but also about preserving cultures and ways of life. Custer's Last Stand left an indelible mark on history as US Army survivors like Curley emerged from the battlefield astride their loyal horses. These brave souls witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences that unfolded on that fateful day. Yet amidst heroism and bravery lies tragedy too. Suicide on Little Big Horn serves as a somber reminder that even warriors can be haunted by demons unseen, and is a testament to how deeply these events affected all involved. The bond between brothers is unbreakable; Thomas Custer stood beside his older sibling throughout their military careers until fate dealt them both a cruel hand at Little Big Horn. Their story resonates with sacrifice and loyalty beyond measure. Before he became synonymous with this battle, George A. Custer served as Captain in Union Army during Civil War times alongside General Alfred Pleasonton – captured beautifully in an April 1863 photograph where youthfulness still shines brightly upon him. George Armstrong Custer will forever be remembered for his role in shaping American history – an army officer whose legacy continues to captivate our imagination today. His name evokes images of courage, leadership, and ultimately tragedy.