Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Labor wars and Gatling Guns



Troop D state militia from Meeker, Colorado at Cripple Creek, Colorado
Creator(s): Yelton & Wisda Photo.
Summary: Troop D of the Colorado National Guard pose with Gatling guns during the Western Federation of Miners labor strike, Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado. Shows the Cripple Creek Sampling & Ore Company building painted with signs: "The C. C., S. & O. Co." and "Ore Co."
Date: 1904
Notes: Condition: Faded with spots and tears from original.; Formerly F30885.; Title hand-written on back of print.; R7100602780
Physical Description 1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.


Gatling gun in front of Court House trained to cover approach from depot
Summary: Colorado National Guard is posted with a shielded Gatling gun in front of the Goldmining Exchange building on Bennett Street, Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado during the Western Federation of Miners strike. Storefront signs read: "Newport", "G. R. Lewis & Co.", "[Soda] Water", "Drugs."
Date:1903
Notes: Formerly F22994.; Title hand-written on back of print.; R7100602641
Physical Description 1 copy negative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.

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