Chrisman Collection

Harry E. Chrisman, former Liberal author and historian, donated a large collection of his writings, photographs, and other items to Liberal Memorial Library for the purpose of research. This database searches the contents of the Chrisman Collection.

P77-I2

Call No: P77-I2

Description: Jack rabbit roundup

Date of origin: 1935

Type: Print

Size: 3 9/16 x 5 9/16

Condition: Good

Content:

[front] Photo by C.A. Smith – 1935
[back] 1 [1 is circled] Harry E. Chrisman 10245 W. 14th Ave. Denver, Colo. 80215 [stamped two or three times]
[note] 1 [1 is circled] Picture No. 1 Photo taken at start of rabbit “drive” in southwest Kansas. Men and boys armed with clubs form large circle covering a half section of land and march to central “killing pen” driving scared bunnies ahead of them. Photos from author’s collection, taken by C. A. Smith in 1935. [Photos from author’s collection, taken by A.C. Smith in 1935 is underlined]

Provenance: private collection – Chrisman Collection

Miscellaneous Info.:

Men and boys, armed with clubs, circle around jack rabbits in background.

Other Info.: Photo has tape on top back.

Related to: P123-I2 (Jack rabbit roundup), P257-I2 (Jack rabbit roundup), P552-I2 (Jack rabbit roundup), P553-I2 (Jack rabbit roundup), P78-I2 (Jack rabbit roundup),

Subject: C.A. Smith, jack rabbits, rabbit drive, Southwest Kansas,