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Sully, Alfred, 1821-1879

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The Sullys Hill National Park, North Dakota

Charles M. Ziebach, acting superintendent of Sullys Hill National Park, reports on the past, present, and future of the park. He particularly focuses on the history of the land surrounding what is now the park, including Native American activity in the area. He provides information about the boundaries and natural features of the park and notes that the park needs federal funding to be maintained and gain popularity.

Collection

White Horse Hill

Creation Date

1917

Report on Sullys Hill National Game Preserve

A report on the major wildlife populations present in Sullys Hill National Game Preserve in North Dakota. The report also includes information about recreational facilities, wildlife management, and a brief history of the area.

Collection

White Horse Hill

Creation Date

1940-2019

Sullys Hill history synopsis

Brief historical synopsis of the history of exploration and military activity on the North Dakota plains near what is now known as Devils Lake and Sullys Hill. The hill got its name from General Alfred Sully, who camped on the shores of Devils Lake in 1865.

Collection

White Horse Hill

Creation Date

Unknown

Map of Sully Trail near Flat Top Butte

Hand drawn map of the course of Sully Trail near Flat Top Butte in western North Dakota.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1953-07-17

Photograph of “Les Mauvaises Terres” informational display

Photograph of an informational display entitled “Les Mauvaises Terres,” which discusses early explorers’ perception of the badlands; museum exhibit #16 in the South Unit visitor center of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1967-03-30

Letter from Chester L. Brooks to Ray W. Lingk

Historian Chester L. Brooks thought that Ray W. Lingk would be interested to know that General Alfred Sully’s expedition map has “graves” marked on Sentinel Butte.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1953-05-05

General Alfred Sully’s Expedition of 1864 from east end of Sentinel Butte to Yellowstone

Dana Wright believes that he has located General Alfred Sully’s camp on the east end of Sentinel Butte. He summarizes his recent research on the Sully Expedition.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1953-05-22

Letter from Chester L. Brooks to Ray W. Lingk

Historian Chester L. Brooks has received the copy of his book The Badlands to 1879. Brooks disagrees with some of Major Frank L. Anders’s findings regarding the Custer and Sully trails. He has been collecting 1880s photographs from “old timers.”

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1954-02-15

Letter from Ray W. Lingk to Chester L. Brooks

Ray W. Lingk believes that General Sully’s first look at the North Dakota Badlands occurred near his camp at the head of Paddock Creek, in the area that is now Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

Unknown

Letter from Ray W. Lingk to Chester L. Brooks

Ray W. Lingk describes his efforts to find a camp set up during General Sully’s expedition in the North Dakota Badlands.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1956-10-14