Texas ranger, c. 1870 / J. Cisneros. 1981.

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Texas ranger, c. 1870 / J. Cisneros. 1981.

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Subject: Man astride a black horse. The man is depicted wearing blue pants, striped shirt, black vest, red bandana, boots, hat, fringed gloves, bandoleer, and a silver badge with a star.

1 drawing : pen and India ink, col. ; sheet 51 x 38 cm.

University of Texas at Arlington, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7391636

University of Texas at Arlington, Central Library

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Cisneros, José, 1910-2009

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Texas Rangers

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In November 1835, Texas lawmakers created a corps of Texas Rangers to guard the frontier between the Brazos and Trinity Rivers. During the Texas Revolution and republic era, the Rangers were used principally for protection against Native American raids. After serving for the Confederacy in the Civil War, the organization was restructured as state police and charged with the enforcement of unpopular Reconstruction laws. The beginning of the 20th century saw the Rangers involved in de...