Members of Company M of the Deputy Army, sent in to suppress the Cripple Creek Strike of 1894, pose outdoors near Big Bull Mountain, Beaver Park, Teller County, Colorado. The men shoulder rifles and wear hats. Other members of the Deputy Army stand nearby, near a wooden corral. Mine works stand in the distance.
Description
1 copy photonegative : nitrate ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint on mat board ; 12 x 19 cm. (5 x 7 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.; Poley's perfection views.
Cripple Creek Strike, Cripple Creek, Colo., 1894.; Teller County (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Militias--Colorado--Teller County--1890-1900.; Miners' strikes--Colorado--Cripple Creek--1890-1900.; Miners--Colorado--Teller County--1890-1900.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700171682
Notes
Formerly F-7752; Printed on mat board: "Great Rock Island Route Omaha Chicago Kan. City Denver Best Line Between Chicago and the Rockies. Solid Vestibuled Trains and Through Dining Cars."; Title from stamp in nitrate negative.; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of mat board: "Company "M" of the Deputies- the sharp-shooters (Harper's Weekly June 30-1894? p. 608)" "see dup file" "The first Strike- Cripple Creek District." "Co. M. Cripple Creek War" "probably before 1900".; R7001716824
Identifier
F7752 DPLW
Filename
00171682.tif
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