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Frank Casanova collection, 1881-1886, 1964-1966

MS-065

Biographical Note

Frank Casanova worked for several years at the Grand Canyon Visitor’s Center. He became interested in the legend of an old musket that was displayed there, which was said to have been supplied to the Havasupai Indians by General Crook in 1886 for defense against the Apaches. Casanova produced an account of Crook’s encounter with the Havasupi based on his study of the diaries of Capt. John G. Bourke, who was Aide de Camp to Gen. Crook.

Scope and Content

Collection contains a manuscript of Bourke on Cataract Canyon, correspondence regarding the publication of Casanova’s manuscript, and part of Casanova’s research material including a copy of an 1881 report by Lieutenant-Colonel WM Redwood Price and copies of 1885-86 correspondence concerning aid to the Havasupai.

Restrictions

Conditions Governing Use

Unpublished and published manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Controlled Access Terms

Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Frank Casanova collection, MS-065 [Box Number]. Museum of Northern Arizona. Flagstaff, Arizona.

Acquisition Information

Collection was donated in 1967 by Frank Casanova.

Processing Information

Processed in September of 2009.

Bibliography

Casanova, Frank, ed. “General Crook Visits the Supais: As Reported by John G. Bourke.” Arizona and the West Vol. 10, no. 3 (Autumn 1968): 253-276.

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