Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The Cripple Creek Crusher

Title-Alternative:W. H. Jackson sample album. Colorado Book IV. no. 33
Creator(s): Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942.
Summary: Six men are gathered on the front deck of the The Crusher, the first newspaper in Fremont (Cripple Creek, Teller County), Colorado. Oakley Spell, a young boy, holds a bundle of newspapers under his arm; a sign on the log building reads: "The Crusher."
Date: 1891
Notes: Attribution to Jackson based on inclusion in bound W. H. Jackson sample album.; Condition: discolored, torn, soiled.; Formerly F19819.; Hand-lettered title reproduced in print.; Label on front of photoprint reads: "2528."; Mounted on verso of album page: WHJ-787.; R7003007881
Physical Description 1 photoprint : albumen ; 11 x 18 cm. (4 x 7 in.) mounted on album page.
Is Part Of W. H. Jackson sample album. Colorado Book IV.
Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.

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