Members of "Buffalo Bill's Congress of Rough Riders of the World" pose on horseback in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. One man sits on his horse in front of the rest of the group in the center foreground. The men all wear uniforms and hats and have scarves tied around their necks. A man in the right center of the group holds a flagpole with a flag with the word "Roosevelt's" on it, indicating that the group represents the First Regiment of the United States Cavalry universally known as the "Roosevelt's Rough Riders." The troupe reenacted the Battle of San Juan Hill during its performance in the Wild West Show. The First Regiment fought under the leadership of then-Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt in the Spanish-American War in 1898. In battle in Cuba they were not able to use their horses, however, and fought on foot. Roosevelt went on to become president of the United States. A covered wagon is in the right background.
Description
1 photoprint ; 12 x 17 cm. (4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.) on album sheet 31 x 25 cm. (12 x 10 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, album 3.
Subject
Wild west shows--1880-1920; Historical reenactments; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917; United States. Army. Volunteer Cavalry, 1st; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show; San Juan Hill, Battle of, 1898.
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: ZZR700105566
Notes
"1899" handwritten on first page of album.; "Copyright 1899 by the Courier Litho Co. Buffalo NY" handwritten in lower left corner of image.; Album sheet has number "25" handwritten below photoprint.; Image mounted on album sheet with "NS-567"; number "42" scratched in lower right corner of photoprint.; Title handwritten on album sheet below photoprint.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001055668
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