[Fort Davis Photo Album]

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Album of various images taken during the 1890s in the Fort Davis, Texas area, with handwritten identifications and notes. Most of the images are of the landscape in the area, as well as people and some buildings. A handwritten letter at the front identifies this as a Christmas gift for "Papa Carpenter" from Billie, Lee, and David. The album cover is red with a decorative gold pattern around the edges and the word "SNAPS" printed in the center.

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[25] p. : b&w ; 29 x 36 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. 1962~.

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The museum is located on the historic San Antonio-El Paso Road/Southern Overland Trail. It contains many unique and varied displays depicting early life in the West including the original Valentine Post Office and telephone switchboard, early medical paraphernalia, a restored pioneer settlers kitchen, an original curling machine, and numerous early photographs of pioneer settlers and buildings. The Museum is owned and operated by The Fort Davis Historical Society.

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Album of various images taken during the 1890s in the Fort Davis, Texas area, with handwritten identifications and notes. Most of the images are of the landscape in the area, as well as people and some buildings. A handwritten letter at the front identifies this as a Christmas gift for "Papa Carpenter" from Billie, Lee, and David. The album cover is red with a decorative gold pattern around the edges and the word "SNAPS" printed in the center.

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[25] p. : b&w ; 29 x 36 cm.

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Text on first page: To Papa Carpenter. “One of My Dearest Friends.”

Papa, I’ve been working on this at odd moments for 4 months. I hope you will like it. Since I think these pictures are very valuable now, I’m sure they should be preserved! When I go through Fort Davis this Christmas, I’m going to add pictures of Fort Davis today = “1962.” This will mean a difference of 52 years. While Ft. Davis has not grown as much in this length of time as some other Texas towns; still I’m sure you will see a big difference.

Papa, all 3 of us Bucher’s (Lee, David and I) think you are marvelous and simply wonderful. We have loved having you as our friend; and like so much you introducing us to your nice family. Do have a nice Christmas and remember == We love you.” Always - Billie, Lee, and David

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[Fort Davis Photo Album], book, 1962~; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1348709/: accessed May 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fort Davis Overland Trail.

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