Frederick William Benteen papers
Scope and Content
This collection mostly contains property records of Frederick Benteen, an Atlanta resident. Included are plats, correspondence, a deed, bank records, maps, and a report.
Dates
- 1865-1961, undated
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.
Administrative/Biographical History
Brigadier General Frederick William Benteen was brevetted brigadier general for gallantry in saving those elements of the 7th Cavalry which were not trapped with General Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. His daughter, Anita, was married to Stephens Mitchell. Additional biographical information about Frederick William Benteen has not been determined.
Extent
0.5 linear ft. (1 document case)
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift, 1963.
- Title
- Frederick William Benteen papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared According To Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository