Cowboys herd cattle in a roundup on the Baker Lake Ranch owned by A. A. Spaugh probably in Wyoming.
Description
1 photographic print ; 19 x 25 cm. (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.) mounted on mat board.
Subject
Spaugh, Addison A. (Addison Augustus), 1857-1943--Homes and haunts; Cattle herding--Wyoming--19th century; Cowboys--Wyoming--19th century
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Rosenstock
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: ZZR711002512
Notes
Condition: Stained.; Title and "Indian tradition: Every warrior who drinks from this Lake will die in battle. [A]fter the range was closely grazed off during territorial cattle days, the Lake filled with drifting sand. Over. In territorial days, Spirit Lake was known as Baker's Lake. A. A. Spaugh built a cattle ranch there called the Baker Lake Ranch. The picture of the cattle round up on other side is a roundup made in the year 1888 by A. A. Spaugh, owner. There was a sand hill one mile east of Baker's Lake in 1879 which the prevailing winds have moved to the east two miles in fifty years. Baker Lake Ranch of A. A. Spaugh" handwritten on back of mat.; R7110025126
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