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Title |
Captain J. A. Brooks handwritten spiral-bound notebook |
Collection |
MS 6 Miscellaneous Ranger |
Catalog Number |
2017.003.001 |
Object Name |
Notebook |
Scope & Content |
Original 16 page "Big Chief" spiral-bound notebook belonging to Captain J. A. Brooks. Handwritten on front cover: "story of Captain Scott and Brooks / Capt Brooks / Copy". Written in blue ink, the notebook appears to be in Brooks' hand and describes some of his experiences with the Rangers. Judging by the page numbers, at least the first page may be missing. A transcription of the notebook is attached. The notebook most likely dates to the last few years of his life, when he was living with his son before his death in 1944. Includes a run-in with outlaw Sam Bass, venturing into Indian Territory, fence cutting, etc. Gift of Suzanne Montgomery, the great-granddaughter of Ranger Captain J. A. Brooks. |
People |
Brooks, J. A. Hall, Jesse Lee Bass, Sam Scott, William Putz, Henry Sheely, Joe Ross, Lawrence Sullivan "Sul" Sieker, Lamb |
Search Terms |
Frontier Battalion Frontier Battalion Company F Fence cutting wars Museum Highlights |
Credit line |
Gift of Suzanne Montgomery |
Additional Info. |
J. A. Brooks notebook full transcript |