Noah Hamilton Rose Photograph Collection
Scope and Contents
Black and white copy prints from the original nitrate negatives of early Texas history, Texas Rangers, lawmen, outlaws, gunfighters, and wild west shows. Also included are photographs of ranchers, cattlemen and cowboys of the Southwest, the U.S. Army during the Apache campaigns, the Little Big Horn battlefield and the Indian Wars of 1876 and 1890-1891, along with churches, cathedrals, and missions of Texas, California and Arizona. The collection also contains images of Comanche, Sioux, Shoshoni, Pueblo, Creek, Chippewa, Maricopa, Arapaho, Papago, Kickapoo, Yuma, Modoc, Cheyenne, Pawnee, Kiowa, Navajo, Apache, and Crow Indians. Prominent western personalities include Wild Bill Hickok, Buffalo Bill, Geronimo, Quanah Parker, Sitting Bull, Frank and Jesse James, Heck Thomas, Bill Tilghman, Chris Madsen, Pat Garrett, Billy the Kid, the Daltons and Youngers, Judge Roy Bean, George A. Custer, California Joe, the Sundance Kid, Butch Cassidy, and the Earp brothers.
Dates
- 1836-1940
Creator
- Rose, Noah H. (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Open for public research.
Extent
2229 items (2229 items)
Language of Materials
Ownership and Custodial History
Purchased from Ed Bartholomew.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Photoprints: Source of acquisition--Bartholomew, Ed. Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1963.
- American bison Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Apache Indians -- Arms and armor Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Apache Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Apache Indians -- Domestic animals Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Apache Indians -- Dwellings Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Apache Indians -- Government relations Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Apache Indians -- Medals Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Apache Indians -- Religion Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Apache Indians -- Social life and customs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Apache Indians -- Transportation Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Apache Indians -- Wars, 1883-1886 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Arapaho Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Austin, Stephen F. (Stephen Fuller), 1793-1836
- Bands (Music) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Barrow, Clyde, 1909-1934
- Bass, Sam, 1851-1878
- Bean, Roy, -1903
- Beecher Island, Battle of, Colo., 1868 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Bent, George, 1843-1918
- Billy, the Kid
- Black Hills War, 1876-1877 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Blake, William, approximately 1859-1895
- Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865
- Bridger, Jim, 1804-1881
- Brininstool, E. A. (Earl Alonzo), 1870-1957
- Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917
- Buntline, Ned, 1822 or 1823-1886
- Calamity Jane, 1856-1903
- Carriages and carts Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Carson, Kit, 1809-1868
- Cassidy, Butch, 1866-
- Cherokee Bill, 1876-1896
- Cheyenne Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Chisholm, Jesse
- Christie, Ned, 1852-1892
- Clarke, Richard, 1845-1930
- Clum, John P., 1851-1932
- Colt, Samuel, 1814-1862
- Comanche Indians -- Arms and armor Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Comanche Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Comanche Indians -- Dwellings Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Comanche Indians -- Social life and customs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Comanche beadwork Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Cowboys Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Cowgirls Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Cradleboards Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Crazy Horse, approximately 1842-1877
- Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836
- Crook, George, 1829-1890
- Crow Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Crow Indians -- Dwellings Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Custer, Elizabeth Bacon, 1842-1933
- Custer, Thomas Ward, 1845-1876
- Dakota Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Dakota Indians -- Domestic animals Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Dakota Indians -- Dwellings Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Dakota Indians -- Medals Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Dakota Indians -- Transportation Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Dakota Indians -- Weapons Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Dakota art Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Dakota beadwork Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Dalton Gang
- Dalton family
- Davidson, Frank
- Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
- Dull Knife, approximately 1828-1879 or 1883
- Earp, James
- Earp, Morgan, 1851-1882
- Earp, Virgil, -1905
- Executions and executioners Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Ford, Robert, 1862-1892
- Fort Apache (Ariz.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort Bayard (N.M.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort Bowie (Ariz.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort Clark (Tex.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort Defiance (Ariz.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort Huachuca (Ariz.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort Laramie (Wyo.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort Lincoln (N.D.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort McPherson (Neb.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort Reno (Okla.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort San Carlos (Ariz.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort Sill (Okla.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort Simcoe (Wash.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort Thomas (Ariz.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort Washakie (Wyo.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort Yuma Reservation (Ariz. and Calif.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Frontier and pioneer life Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Garnier, Baptiste, 1854-1900
- Garrett, Pat F. (Pat Floyd), 1850-1908
- Geronimo, 1829-1909
- Ghost dance Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Goodnight, Charles, 1836-1929
- Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
- Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886
- Hanging Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Hardin, John Wesley, 1853-1895
- Hart, Pearl
- Hickok, Wild Bill, 1837-1876
- Holliday, John Henry, 1851-1887
- Horn, Tom, 1860-1903
- Hotels Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
- Houston, Temple Lea, 1860-1905
- Indian art -- North America Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Indian beadwork -- North America Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Indian captivities Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- James, Frank, 1844-1915
- James, Jesse, Jr., 1875-1951
- Jennings, Al, 1863-1961
- Johnson County War, 1892 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Joseph, (Nez Percé Chief), 1840-1904
- Kentucky rifle Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Ketchum, Black Jack, 1863-1901
- Kickapoo Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Kiowa Indians -- Arms and armor Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Kiowa Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Kiowa Indians -- Dwellings Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Kiowa Indians -- Medals Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Kiowa beadwork Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Lamar, Mirabeau B. (Mirabeau Buonaparte), 1798-1859
- Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870
- Little Bighorn, Battle of the, Mont., 1876 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Loco, Chief, 1823-1905
- Lone Wolf, Kiowa chief, -1905
- Longhorn cattle Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Longley, William Preston, 1851-
- Low Dog, Sioux Indian
- Madsen, Christian, 1851-1944
- Maricopa Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Maximilian, Emperor of Mexico, 1832-1867
- McCurdy, Elmer, 1880-1911
- Metcalf, Jennie
- Mexican Americans Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mexico -- History -- 19th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mexico -- History -- Revolution, 1910-1920 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Milam, Benjamin Rush, 1788-1835
- Miles, Nelson Appleton, 1839-1925
- Milner, Joe E., -1936
- Missions -- Texas Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Modoc Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mormon Church -- History Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Mountain Meadows Massacre, Utah, 1857 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Murieta, Joaquín, -1853
- Naiche, approximately 1857-1921
- Navajo Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Nez Percé Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Northfield (Minn.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Oakley, Annie, 1860-1926
- Ojibwa Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Ojibwa Indians -- Dwellings Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Oklahoma -- History -- Land Rush, 1889 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Oto Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Oto Indians -- Medals Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Oto Indians -- Social life and customs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Outlaws Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Parker, Bonnie, 1910-1934
- Pawnee Bill, 1860-1942
- Pawnee Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Pawnee Indians -- Dwellings Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Payne, David Lewis, 1836-1884
- Pecos Indians Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948
- Photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Pistols Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Pitts, Charles
- Ponca Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Ponca Indians -- Dwellings Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Pourier, Baptiste, 1843-1928
- Powers, Bill
- Pueblo Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Quantrill, William Clarke, 1837-1865
- Rain in the Face, approximately 1835-1905
- Ranches Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Red Cloud, 1822-1909
- Reno, Marcus A. (Marcus Albert), 1835-1889
- Rosebud Indian Reservation (S.D.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Salt Lake City (Utah) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- San Antonio (Tex.) -- Church buildings Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- San Jacinto, Battle of, Tex., 1836 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876
- Satanta, Kiowa Chief, approximately 1815-1878
- Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888
- Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
- Shoshoni Indians -- Arms and armor Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Shoshoni Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Shoshoni Indians -- Dwellings Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Siringo, Charles A., 1855-1928
- Sitting Bull, 1831-1890
- Spanish-American War, 1898 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Stagecoaches Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Starr, Belle, 1848-1889
- Starr, Henry, 1873-1921
- Texas -- Buildings, structures, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Texas -- History -- 1846-1950 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Texas -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Texas -- History -- Republic, 1836-1846 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Texas Rangers
- Thomas, Heck, 1850-1912
- Tohono O'odham Indians Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Tolbert, Paden, -1904
- Tombstone (Ariz.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Tucson (Ariz.) -- Pictorial works Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United States marshals Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United States. Army -- : Barracks and quarters.
- United States. Army. Cavalry -- : Drill and tactics.
- United States. Army. Infantry
- United States. Navy -- : Civil War, 1861-1865.
- United States. Office of Indian Affairs. Pine Ridge Agency
- Ute Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Victorio, Apache Chief, -1880
- Villa, Pancho, 1878-1923
- Wild west shows Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Winchester rifle Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Wounded Knee Massacre, S.D., 1890 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Young Man Afraid of His Horse, approximately 1830-1900
- Young, Brigham, 1801-1877
- Younger, Cole, 1844-1916
- Younger, Robert Ewing, 1853-1889
- Yuma Indians -- Amusements Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Yuma Indians -- Clothing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Yuma Indians -- Social life and customs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Zapata, Emiliano, 1879-1919
- Description rules
- Appm
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Western History Collections Repository
630 Parrington Oval
Room 300
Norman Oklahoma 73019 United States
westernhistorycollections@ou.edu