Battle of Canyon Creek Photo Tour, by Bob Reece
A very special thanks to Friends board member James Thorn for providing all photos. Also, a big thank you to Bill Price for providing a
The Battle of Bear Paw, By Bob Reece
Before entering the landscape of the Bear Paw Mountains of Montana, Joseph’s people survived fierce fighting at Canyon Creek and left the battlefield with General
Yellow Wolf: Nez Perce Warrior 1855-1935, By Dr. Richard Luppi
Dr. Richard M. Luppi is a member of the board of the Friends of Bear Paw, Big Hole & Canyon Creek Battlefields. Luppi is also
Captain William Logan: A “Brave and Sagacious Officer” Who Died at the Big Hole, Leaving a Prominent
By Robert Luppi, President of Friends of Bear Paw, Big Hole & Canyon Creek Battlefields and direct descendant of First Sergeant Patrick Rogan and Musician
Bear Paw Battle Official Report To Col. Samuel D. Sturgis
In compliance with letter of the Colonel, commanding the Regiment of the 14th inst., directing me as senior surviving officer of that portion of the
General John Gibbon — Biography
On the night of August 9, 1877, Colonel John Gibbon led a mixed command of soldiers and civilians against Chief Joseph’s band of the Nez
Seventh Cavalry Command Structure — Nez Perce War
Note: This information was provided by John Doerner, Chief Historian, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Col. Samuel D. Sturgis (Commander in the field) Lt. Col.
Historical Review, Part 2: Joseph’s Breakout from Yellowstone Park
After his victory over Col. John Gibbon at Big Hole, Joseph through masterful countermoves and deception, continued to elude General Otis. Howard who they called
Historical Review, Part 1
The following is a paper that Mr. Doerner presented in October, 2002 during a conference at Big Hole National Battlefield. The presentation is entitled: “To