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titlePhilip Gillette Cole Papers
repositoryHelmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum
descriptionThe Journal of the 7th Cavalry's Yellowstone Expedition of 1876, correspondence with Theodore W. Goldin, E. A. Brininstool, and others comprise this collection.

Interesting item: One letter in this collection was penned by Theodore Goldin, survivor of the Custer expedition, to Dr. Cole promising the Cole children a story. Another letter fol­ lowed in which Goldin enclosed the story, "A Winter's Raid,'' pertaining to the raid of the 7th Cavalry under Major Reno.
extent7 items
formatsCorrespondence Manuscript
accessn/a
finding aidhttps://utulsa.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/3/resources/756
acquisition informationPurchased from the Dr. Philip Gillette Cole Collection by Mr. Gilcrease in 1944, and were shipped to Tulsa in 1947. Cole was Selzer's Chief patron.
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titleOlaf C. Seltzer Collection, 1920-1955
repositoryHelmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum
descriptionMachinist and painter of western scenes, of Great Falls, Mont. Personal correspondence illustrated with sketches, sketches with accompanying stories, christmas cards drawn by Selzer and illustrated envelopes.
extent55 items
accessn/a
record linkhttps://utulsa.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/3/resources/586
finding aidhttps://utulsa.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/3/resources/586
acquisition informationPurchased from the Dr. Philip Gillette Cole Collection by Mr. Gilcrease in 1944, and were shipped to Tulsa in 1947. Cole was Selzer's Chief patron.
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titleBenteen-Goldin Papers
repositoryHelmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum
descriptionLetters from Benteen, senior captain under Custer in the 7th Cavalry at the Battle of Little Big Horn, to Theodore W. Goldin, a private in “G” troop at the same battle, criticizing Custer’s private live as well as his military tactics in battles.
extent48 items
accessn/a
record linkhttps://utulsa.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/3/resources/577
finding aidPurchased from the Dr. Philip Gillette Cole Collection by Mr. Gilcrease in 1944, and were shipped to Tulsa in 1947.
acquisition informationPurchased from the Dr. Philip Gillette Cole Collection by Mr. Gilcrease in 1944, and were shipped to Tulsa in 1947.
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titleArtists of the Philip Gillette Cole Papers
repositoryHelmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum
descriptionNumerous letters, cards, and envelopes, usually illustrated by sketches of the artists listed in the subjectsin their correspondence to Dr. Philip G. Cole are included here to indicate their presence in the total Gilcrease collection and because of their connection with Dr. Cole.

It is illustrative material cataloged and filed with the art collection.
extent1 Linear Feet
accessAccess is by appointment only.
record linkhttps://utulsa.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/3/resources/757
finding aidhttps://utulsa.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/3/resources/757
acquisition informationPurchased from the Dr. Philip Gillette Cole Collection by Mr. Gilcrease in 1944, and were shipped to Tulsa in 1947.
updated02/14/2025 10:07:54
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