Something new and something old          Page 9         October 2012  


Pictures from the Early 1900's

John Davison Rockefeller: John Davison Rockefeller (July 8, 1839 - May 23, 1937) was an American oil magnate. Rockefeller revolutionized the petroleum industry and defined the structure of modern philanthropy.
 

 

 

Rural Mail Delivery: This is a rare image of Rural Mail Delivery. It was taken in 1914 by Harris & Ewing.
 

 

 

Filling Car With Gas: It was taken between 1905 and 1945 by Harris & Ewing.
 

 

 

General Store: This is an original photo of an Old General Store. It was taken 1917 or 1918 by Harris & Ewing.
 

 

 

Slave Reunion: This is an important picture of Slaves Reunion. Lewis Martin, Age 100, Martha Elizabeth Banks, Age 104, Amy Ware, Age 103, Reverend S.P. Drew, Born Free. It was taken in 1917 by Harris & Ewing.
 

 

 

Lakota Sioux Camp: It was taken in 1891 by Grabill, John C. H., photographer.
 

 

 

Cowboy: The photo shows the traditional dress and gear of an authentic old west cowboy. It was taken in 1888 by Grabill, John C. H. Photographer.
 

 

 

Hotel Minnekahta, Hot Springs, Dakota Territory: This was taken in 1889 by Grabill, John C. H., photographer.
 

 

 

Council of Indian Chiefs: Council of Indian Chiefs who Negotiated with General Miles.
 

 

Birds-Eye View of Deadwood: The picture shows a section of small city showing residential and commercial buildings with trees and mountains in background. It was taken in 1887 by Grabill, John C. H. Photographer.
 

 

 

Wright Brothers Glider in Flight: This is an extraordinary photo of Wright Brothers Glider in Flight. This was taken in 1911.
 

 

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