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I dont know if this is your frank eaton or not but this short newspaper story i found in my grandmothers keepsakes prompted me to share this with you. Im guessing by the middle initial that it wasnt written by frank pistol pete eaton, but im wondering if it wasnt written by one of his sons. Nov 11, 2009 theres also a third book titled hell on the border, which was written by a frank l. Frank eaton led a full and interesting life, and he tells his story in such a way that the reader cant wait to see what will happen next. Pistol pete frank eatons exploits, featured in the november 2010 issue of distinctly oklahoma magazine, are the stuff of legend. The eaton home served as the residence of frank and anna eaton from 1929 until 1958. Jan 06, 2011 frank boardman pistol pete eaton october 26, 1860april 8, 1958 was an american author, cowboy, scout, indian fighter, and deputy u. The legend of pistol pete francis boardman eaton was born on october 26, 1860, in hartford, connecticut. On march 15, 1997, the national cowboy hall of fame posthumously honored frank eaton with the prestigious directors award. Pistol petes mascot head was designed and made by walt disney company in california.

Eaton is the official mascot of oklahoma state university. Pistol pete veteran of the old west 0934188017 by eaton, frank. Frank boardman pistol pete eaton october 26, 1860april 8, 1958 was an american author, cowboy, scout, indian fighter, and deputy u. Pistol pete is a significant character in the bass reeves trilogy, and i was interested enough to learn more about him. Sep 30, 2011 frank eaton aka pistol pete look for one of his 2 books. Peter press maravich june 22, 1947 january 5, 1988, known by his nickname pistol pete, was an american professional basketball player. Maravich starred in college at louisiana state university lsu while playing for his father, head coach press maravich. Pistol pete, veteran of the old west and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. These students were unhappy with the tigers mascot and felt pistol pete, symbolic of. Frank eaton, the original pistol pete, honored mascot at.

Theres also a third book titled hell on the border, which was written by a frank l. Pistol pete, veteran of the old west, by frank eaton. Why is the nmsu mascot an oklahoma gunfighter, fraud or not. The true story of kill or be killed in the real old west. Marshal, gunslinger, and blacksmith, frank pistol pete eaton served as the inspiration for oklahoma state universitys pistol pete mascot. Then in 1923, after seeing frank pistol pete eaton lead stillwaters armistice day parade on horseback, many oamc students decided that pistol pete was a more suitable mascot. Frank eaton was born october 26, 1860 in hartford, ct. Sep 07, 2010 footage taken from home movies of pistol pete frank eaton, filmed at his home in perkins, oklahoma. I am sharing his story with permission from david sasser of oklahoma territorial plaza, perkins, oklahoma, where frank eatons home which is today a museum is located. But before setting off on his mission to avenge his fathers death, he decided to visit ft. Pistol pete was an interesting man and a reallife veteran of the cherokee nation. Veteran of the old west by frank eaton 1979, hardcover, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. Frank pistol pete eaton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pistol pete veteran of the old west 0934188017 by eaton.

Eaton was born in 1860 in hartford, connecticut, and at eight years old he moved with his family to twin mounds, kansas in osage county to homestead. The legend of pistol pete frank eaton historic home. Eaton served as the model for osus mascot pistol pete. His first, was an autobiography titled veteran of the old west. In 1868, the eaton family joined the rush to kansas homesteading eight miles west of carbondale, in osage county. Frank eaton, in pistol peteveteran of the old west, tells about the constant struggle between law and crime and the result of crime which in those times ended with a rope or bullet. Separating history and legend when it comes to frank eaton is not an easy task.

Frank eaton aka pistol pete look for one of his 2 books. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The recollections and personal photos of gunfighter and lawman frank pistol pete eaton by eva gillhouse. Marshall who claimed to have killed 11 men with the colt. Millis, who works in student academic services for osus college of engineering, architecture and technology, put. Most of the narrative covers his life from the age of 15, when he started out to avenge his fathers murder, to his early 40s, mostly in southeast kansas and northeast oklahoma and down into texas. Eaton was born on october 26, 1860, in hartford, connecticut and when he was eight years old, he moved with his family to a homestead in twin mounds, kansas. Frank pistol pete eaton, however, was a real oklahoma lawman and gunfighter and author who lived in the period of time in american, known as the old west. I own an old hardcover copy of this book, but wanted to read it again while on vacation. Footage taken from home movies of pistol pete frank eaton, filmed at his home in perkins, oklahoma. The eaton home served as the residence of frank and. He claimed he killed 11 men in fair gunfights, including five who had murdered his father.

The glory days of the reprisal killing ozy a modern. Pistol pete was the model for the emblem used by oklahoma state university, stillwater, okla. Most of the book, however, appears to be fictional. The amazing true experiences of a famous cowboy and indian fighter. Find pistol pete veteran of the old west 0934188017 by eaton, frank. Pistol pete by frank eaton, 97812585317, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The autobiography of frank pistol pete eaton, a onetime cowboy, scout, indian fighter, trail rider, and deputy united states marshall frank eaton died at his home in perkins, oklahoma, at the age of 98. Many books and a bbc documentary have been written by and about pistol pete. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading pistol pete, veteran of the old west. Pistol pete died april 8, 1958, at perkins oklahoma, at the age of 98 years.

Pistol pete, veteran of the old west by frank pistol pete eaton. Maravich was born in aliquippa, pennsylvania, part of the pittsburgh metropolitan area, and raised in the carolinas. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. Frank eaton, pistol pete in the late 1860s, 8 yr old eaton witnessed six men kill his father. Little kid watches as 6 men gun down his father in cold blood. Marshal, author, and living model for the oklahoma state university cowboy. He settled near perkins, oklahoma where he served as sheriff and later became a. Pistol pete eaton fastest draw in indian territory legends of america frank boardman pistol pete eaton october 1860 april was an american author, cowboy, scout, indian fighter, and deputy u.

With today being osu homecoming, frank eaton, better known as pistol pete, is a timely topic. Pistol pete, veteran of the old west by frank pistol pete. Possibly no one knows that better than lance millis, who served as the 43rd iteration of pistol pete the oklahoma state mascot based on eaton thats in its 60th academic year from 198788. Pistol pete, veteran of the old west kindle edition by eaton, frank pistol pete. Frank eaton was known as pistol pete, a nickname he acquired at the age of fifteen when he. Frank eaton was known as pistol pete, a nickname he acquired at the age of fifteen when he outshot u. Pistol pete, which tells a tale of his life as a deputy united states marshal and cowboy. The book does not talk about it, but when he was old, he was around oklahoma state some, and the kids got to liking him. Eaton that is a history of fort smith and isaac parker. The cowboy that inspired the oklahoma state cowboys. These students were unhappy with the tigers mascot and felt pistol pete, symbolic of the american old west. Frank eaton wrote two books that exemplify the life of a veteran of the old west. Aug 11, 2011 pistol pete frank eaton s exploits, featured in the november 2010 issue of distinctly oklahoma magazine, are the stuff of legend.

The glory days of the reprisal killing ozy a modern media. Perkins resident, frank pistol pete eaton 18601958, was a colorful character out of the old west cowboy, scout, deputy u. The chicago tribune called the book an exciting genuine bit of americana. It is said that the movie, true grit based on the book by charles portis. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Home the frank eaton collection guides at oklahoma state. Pistol pete eaton fastest draw in indian territory. I bought this kindle edition and found it to be an excellent edition. Jun 03, 2016 frank later penned a couple of books about his life and recollections of life in the oklahoma territory. Who was frank eaton, the inspiration for osu mascot pistol. Today pistol pete is the model for the cowboy caricature at oklahoma state university, new mexico state university. Francis boardman pistol pete eaton 18601958 find a. Frank eaton aka pistol pete this is his story as told by him to another person to write down.

Dec 06, 2010 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Frank boardman pistol pete eaton october 26, 1860 april 8, 1958 was a scout, indian. Pistol pete, veteran of the old west by eaton, frank pistol pete. Prospector pete died in the 1906 san francisco earthquake according to us, while pistol pete came along in 1923, when a cowpoke named frank eaton. Frank eaton, the original pistol pete, honored mascot at okla. Later, he wrote two books, telling the story of the old west. In 1875, when he was 15, he learned the whereabouts of his fathers killers. Discover book depositorys huge selection of frank eaton books online.

Frank eaton historic home frank pistol pete eaton homestead. Born in hartford, connecticut on october 26, 1860, frank boardman moved with his family to twin mounds, osage county, kansas, about thirtyeight miles southwest of lawrence, at a place called rock springs. Frank eaton was born in 1860 in hartford, connecticut. Frank boardman pistol pete eaton was a cowboy, indian fighter, u. Who was frank eaton, the inspiration for osu mascot pistol pete.