James A. Carson Collection

Collection — Folder: 1 (SC 2-6)

Identifier: H-154

Staff Only

Digital Images from the James A. Carson Collection

Scope and Contents

This small collection contains 47 photographs of the 101 Ranch in Bliss, Oklahoma. Most of the photographs are of people involved with the ranch and Wild West Show. There is a photographic postcard of the Miller brothers and three photographs of the 101 Ranch baseball team. Tom Mix and Lucille Mulhall are in the photographs as well as other performers.

All the photographs and postcards have been digitized and are available to view through the DRC’s online image database

Dates

1905 - 1910

Creator

Carson, James A. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The James A. Carson Collection has no restrictions and is available for research. If you are interested in researching the materials, please contact the Dickinson Research Center to make an appointment.

Conditions Governing Use

The James A. Carson Collection is the property of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Materials, even if owned by the NCWHM, may be protected under third party copyright. It is the patron’s responsibility to research and secure any such additional copyright and pay any required fees or royalties. It is not the intention of the NCWHM to impede upon any third party rights, and the NCWHM cannot be held responsible if the patron is involved in legal action due to violation of third party copyright claims.

Biographical / Historical

The 101 Ranch is best known for their popular travelling Wild West Show that performed from 1905-1926. In addition to being a popular show in America, the show also traveled internationally to England and Europe. The show was comprised of Western displays including trick roping, sharp shooting, and other acts. Perfomances by Native Americans, Lucille Mulhall, Bill Pickett, and Tom Mix were popular.