Bob Lemmons, Carrizo Springs, Texas. Born a slave about 1850, south of San Antonio. Came to Carrizo Springs during the Civil War with white cattlemen seeking new range. In 1865, with his master was one of the first settlers. Knew Billy the Kid, King Fisher, and other noted bad men of the border
Summary
Public domain photograph - historical image of Texas, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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Date
01/01/1936
Contributors
Lange, Dorothea, photographer
Location
Carrizo Springs (Tex.)
,
28.52194, -99.86056
Source
Library of Congress
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Copyright info
No known restrictions. For information, see U.S. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black & White Photographs http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/071_fsab.html