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Marking of Ute Pass Trail

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Call NumberP-1283CreatorPoley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)DateAugust 29, 1912SummaryA Native American (Ute) man, possibly Buckskin Charley, steps out of a convertible automobile assisted by a white man as part of the marking ceremony for the Ute Pass Trail, El Paso County, Colorado. Another convertible car is parked nearby. Other Native American men sit in the two automobiles and wear feather headdresses. Another white man sits behind the wheel of the car. The white men wear hats.Physical Description1 photonegative : glass ; 8 x 11 cm (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.); 1 photoprint ; 8 x 9 cm (3 x 3 1/2 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectIndians of North America--Colorado--El Paso CountyUte Indians--Colorado--El Paso CountyEl Paso County (Colo.)Commemoration--Colorado--El Paso CountyConvertible automobiles--Colorado--El Paso CountyTrails--Colorado--El Paso CountyBuckskin Charlie, Ute Chief.Geographic AreaEl Paso County (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700171283Type of MaterialGlass negativesPhotographic printsOriginal Material Found in CollectionC Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.NotesCondition: emulsion chipping on edge of glass negative. Title written on back of print. Vintage photographic print. R7001712838

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