Collection of Papers and Books by the noted historian and author on Custer and other topics in Western Americana

Carroll, John M.

Published by [Various places, Bryant, Texas, etc., 1980

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Approx. 2 linear feet. 4to and smaller. An interesting group of typescript and printed materials by John M. Carroll (1928-1990), Texas based author of numerous works on George Armstrong Custer and other topics in Western Americana, including the pioneering work, The Black Military Experience in the American West (1971). Comprising the following printed books: 1. The Black Military Experience in the American West. [Liveright, 1971]. Bound proof in wrappers. Author's copy, with bookplate, From the Library of [signed:] John M. Carroll. 2. Tucker, William. The Grand Duke Alexis in America. With a new introductyion by Jeff C. Dykes. Interland Publishing, [1972]. Presentation copy from John M. Carroll, series editor. 3. The Benteen-Goldin Letters on Cster and His Last Battle. Edited by John M. Carroll. Illustrated by Lorence Bjorklund. Liveright, [1974]. No. 8 of 21 copies, signed by the author with signed pencil drawing. Blue cloth, a.e.g., mustard cloth slipcase 4. Roll Call on the Little Big Horn, 28 June 1876. Compiled by John M. Carroll and Byron Price. Carroll & Company, [1974]. 5. The Melvin J. Nichols collection of Custeriana, Army in the West & Indians. Compiled by William S. Reese. Introduction by John M. Carroll. Catalogue 23. Frontier Americana, [1975]. Issue in wrappers, with a Christmas card inscribed from Carroll, illustration of Gen. Custer and Libby, Christmas 1875 by L.F. Bjorklund. 6. 4 on Custer. Illustrated by by L.F. Bjorklund. Guidon Press, [1976]. Edition of 126 copies signed by the author and artist. 7. Custer in Texas. An interrupted narrative. Unbound gatherings, inscribed: "This is the first set of F&Gs off the presses - unbound - for Tom N- with regards from John M. Carroll" 8. The Arrest and Killing of Sitting Bull. 1986. Author's copy, unnumbered (edition of 350). Inscribed. 9. General Custer and the Battle of Little Big Horn. The Federal View. Edited by John M. Carroll. 1986. With signed label. 10. The John M. Carroll Checklist. With an Introduction by Thomas E. Bookwalter. 1980. One of 250 copies, inscribed. Uncommon but incomplete (he continued to write until his death in 1990. Typescripts or duplicated typescripts: i. A Regular Catholic Priest on the Frontier, 40 pages, 3 copy photos from Carroll's personal collection. ii. After the Little Big Horn: The Story of Ezra Bond Fuller, A Seventh Cavalry Replacement Officer and His Famous Rides and Raids, 80-100 pages, introduction by Charles K. Mills, 14 copy photos from Carroll's collection, letter from Moscow to Carroll. iii. The Unprinted Addresses to the Order of Indian Wars, 25 pages. iv Major Wickliffe Cooper 7h U.S. Cavalry Was It Murder or Suicide? 45 pages. v. The Arrest and Killing of Sitting Bull A Documentary, 110 pages, corrections, notes, signed on cover page by Carroll. vi. Germans at the Little Big Horn, 4 page introduction and 123 names and biographies. Note: "unpublished" on envelope. vii. Theodore Goldin A Debatable Hero and Theodore Goldin Pertinacious Hero, 9 & 6 pages. viii. The Recollections of Colonel Hugh T. Reed, 40 pages. ix. Winter Count: The Indian Calendar, 12 pages. x. A Short Evaluation of the Custer-Hazen Debates, 6 pages. xi. The Medal of Honor: Its History and Recipients for the Indian Wars, 100 pages + introduction xii. The Horrors of Oral History, 50 pages, contains the contract (signed Robert Aldrich) with the Little Big Horn Association for posthumous publication of the article. Approx. 2 linear feet. 4to and smaller.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Collection of Papers and Books by the noted historian and author on Custer and other topics in Western Americana
• Publisher: [Various places, Bryant, Texas, etc.
• Publication Date: 1980
• Condition: Generally very good to fine
• Signed: Signed
• Seller catalogs:
  • Americana