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Call NumberP-2003CreatorPoley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)Date1894SummaryThe Deputy Army, sent to suppress the first miner's labor strike in Cripple Creek, assembles at camp, Teller County, Colorado. The men pose in a line on horseback and hold rifles; one man is in front of the line.Physical Description1 photoprint on mat board ; 12 x 19 cm (4 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectCripple Creek Strike, Cripple Creek, Colo., 1894Cripple Creek (Colo.)Cavalry--Colorado--Cripple CreekHorseback riding--Colorado--Cripple CreekMilitias--Colorado--Cripple CreekMiners' strikes--Colorado--Cripple CreekGeographic AreaCripple Creek (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700172003Type of MaterialPhotographic printsOriginal Material Found in CollectionC Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.NotesPhotographer's information printed on back of print with: "Omaha, Chicago, Denver, Kan. City, Great Rock Island Route, Best Line Between Chicago and the Rockies. Solid Vestibuled Trains and Through Dining Cars."; Title stamped on front of print. Vintage photographic print. Written on back of print: "Volunteer cavalry company of Deputy army (Harper's Weekly June 30, 1894 p. 608).", "1st Strike at Cripple Creek."; R7001720035

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