Irwin, William E., 1871-1935
Biographical notes:
William E. Irwin was born in Red Oak, Missouri in 1871. It is believed he learned photography in Indian Territory or Texas in the early 1890s. Irwin operated photography studios first in Chickasha, Indian Territory, and later in Silver City and Bisbee, Arizona, where he operated a studio from 1904 to 1922. In 1922 he opened a studio in Douglas, Arizona, which he operated until his death in 1935. He was a partner with a man named Mankins during part of his time in Chickasha and at various points while in Bisbee and Douglas he worked with his brothers John and Marvin.
From the description of William E. Irwin photographic portfolio and photographs, circa 1899-circa 2003. (National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum). WorldCat record id: 58795202
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Subjects:
- Apache Indians
- Chiricahua Indians
- Comanche Indians
- Cradleboards
- Hairstyles
- Headgear
- Indians of North America
- Indians of North America
- Indians of North America
- Indians of North America
- Kiowa Indians
- Photographers
- Slaughtering and slaughter houses
- Tipis
- Wichita Indians
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- Fort Sill (Okla.) (as recorded)
- Oklahoma (as recorded)
