Fort Apache, Arizona scenes, ca. 1907-1907, 1950-1959 (bulk 1907-1907).

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Fort Apache, Arizona scenes, ca. 1907-1907, 1950-1959 (bulk 1907-1907).

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Summary: Two photograph albums: one contains photographs of soldiers of the 5th Cavalry, Apache Indians and scenery in the Fort Apache area in 1907. Apache dwellings, families, and activities as well as soldiers activities including work details, mounted patrol activities, foot races, hunting trips, horse riding and riding stunts, and fort buildings. There is a street view of Roosevelt, Ariz., Apaches bringing corn to sell and haying, soldiers crossing the Black River on horseback, the St. John's High School Band, the Holbrook courthouse with soldiers camped in tents out front, buildings at Fort Apache and Fort Grant, soldiers camped at Cooley's Ranch, Apache scouts (1907) and flooded roads. The second album, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, consists of photocopies of burnt original images of agricultural activities in the 1950s. Photocopies only are available because of the extensive fire damage to the originals. Activities depicted include tree trimming, maintenance of earth moving equipment, stream management, and conservation work.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 8044303

Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division

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