Title:
1874 Buffalo hunt photograph collection
Description:
George Robertson (? - ?) was an Austin-area photographer employed by studio owner William James Oliphant (1845-1930) to document an 1874 expedition to Buffalo Gap in Taylor County, Texas. The 1874 Buffalo hunt photography collection is composed of 10 photographs taken by Robertson during the trip, plus corresponding film copy media. The subjects depicted include the expedition on the move, camp scenes, buffalo skinning, and the processing of the hides and meat. The date covered is 1874.
Collection:
1874 Buffalo hunt photograph collection
Creator:
Robertson, George
Date of creation:
1874
Geographic coverage:
Texas
Geographic coverage:
Buffalo Gap (Tex.)
Geographic coverage:
Taylor County (Tex.)
Subject:
American bison hunting
Subject:
Hoke, Henry, active 1874
Subject:
Logan, John, active 1874
Subject:
Madison, George, active 1874
Subject:
Mayfield, Newton
Subject:
Oberwetter, Emil
Subject:
Oliphant, William J. (William James), 1845-1930
Subject:
Pictorial works
Type:
Image
Type:
Photographs
Citation information:
(Identify the item), 1874 Buffalo hunt photograph collection. Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Arrangement:
Materials arranged as received.
Copyright information:
The researcher is responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.).
Size or duration:
10 photographs plus film copy media
TARO URL:
https://txarchives.org/tslac/finding_aids/60008.xml
Language:
English