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William S. Prettyman "Hunting Party at ranch of Charlie Colbert at Old Fort Washataw"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05475.09 Author/Creator: William S. Prettyman Place Written: Fort Washataw, Ok. Type: Photograph Date: 1890 Pagination: 1 photograph : sepia ; 12.4 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Group of 15 men in front same building as in # 8. Some men are mounted on horses and holding guns, others seated by a tent. Notation on verso: "Hunting Party at ranch of Charlie Colbert at Old Fort Washataw 18 miles from Durant. Picture of Charlie Colbert to be returned when copied C. C. Conlan 1890s ca."

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