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.

Prints

Charles Rath

Date of origin:

[back] Property of Harry E. Chrisman Lane D Apt. 74 Bluebonnet Courts Liberal, Kansas; 36E; Charles Rath
[note] Bob Rath worked at Liberal, KS Drug Store and I knew him well. Had many interesting talks with him. HEC Charles Rath 1838 – ? Dodge City – Rath City- Mobeetie – Fort Griffin [paragraph starts] Merchant, Indian trader, hide buyer, Charles Rath was one of the best-known men in the Southwest Plains area. He married Carrie Markely in Sweet Wine, Ohio, in 1870, came to Kansas in 1871, to Dodge City in 1872. Carrie returned to Ohio in 1873 where their first child, Jesse Crane, a son, was born. Had she remained in Dodge he would have been the first white child born there. [next paragraph] Rath had two brothers at Dodge —- Criss and William. Wm lived over the old frame store building, corner of Bridge (Second) and Front Streets. [next paragraph] Rath had two other children by Carrie Markley Rath — a son Robert and a daughter Bertha. Robert was a popular Dodge pharmacist for many years. Charles Rath later had a second wife, an Indian maiden. Photo courtesy original Robert E. Eagen Collection, Dodge City, Kansas. [Photo courtesy original Robert E. Eagen Collection is underlined]

Picture is a portrait of a man in a suit with short hair and moustache. Came with a clipping and note.

Descriptive Title Date of Origin Format Type Size Image
Bucking mule Print 4 x 5 image of Bucking mule
Cowboy 1900s Print 5 1/8 x 7 image of Cowboy
Cowboys 1900s Print 5 1/8 x 7 image of Cowboys
Farmers baling hay 1901-1910 Print 10 No Image
Old Adobe Hotel at Courtland 1912 Print 5 7/8 x 7 15/16 image of Old Adobe Hotel at Courtland
Bertha and Grandma Goddard 1900s Print 2 1/2 x 3 9/16 image of Bertha and Grandma Goddard
Mrs. Jim Herron 1900 Print 1 13/16 x 3 1/2 image of Mrs. Jim Herron
Goddard women 1900s Print 2 1/2 x 3 5/8 image of Goddard women
Rita Herron 1909 Print 1 13/16 X 3 13/16 image of Rita Herron
Griffith and Baughman Headquarters 1920-1923 Print 8″ x 10″ No Image
Steer Roping Print 4 1/16 x 4 15/16 image of Steer Roping
Group picture, possibly town members late 1800’s or early 1900s Print 5 image of Group picture, possibly town members
Babbitts Family late 1800’s Print 5 image of Babbitts Family
Olds’ Grave at Adobe Walls, Texas Unknown Print 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 image of Olds' Grave at Adobe Walls, Texas
Adobe Walls Battlefield Unknown Print 2 7/8 x 2 9/16 image of Adobe Walls Battlefield
Harry Chrisman after heart attacks 1983 Print 5 x 7 image of Harry Chrisman after heart attacks
Harry and Catherine Chrisman 1978 Print 3 5/16 x 3 1/2 image of Harry and Catherine Chrisman
Harry and Catherine Chrisman 1978 Print 3 7/16 x 3 1/2 image of Harry and Catherine Chrisman
Catherine Chrisman making love to Don Quixote in Golden State Park June 1978 Print 3 3/8 x 3 1/2 image of Catherine Chrisman making love to Don Quixote in Golden State Park
Harry Merer and Catherine Chrisman at Don Quixote statue June 1978 Print 3 7/16 x 3 1/2 image of Harry Merer and Catherine Chrisman at Don Quixote statue
Harry Chrisman and Harry Merer Old army pals 1978 Print 3 5/16 x 3 1/2 image of Harry Chrisman and Harry Merer Old army pals
Bucking saddle bronc Print 4 x 5 image of Bucking saddle bronc
Sam Heraldson and his wife 1934 Print 3 1/2 x 5 13/16 image of Sam Heraldson and his wife
Harry Chrisman at Camp Hill, AL April 1934 Print 3 1/2 x 5 13/16 image of Harry Chrisman at Camp Hill, AL
Harry Chrisman at Camp Hill with cotton bales April 1934 Print 3 1/2 x 5 13/16 image of Harry Chrisman at Camp Hill with cotton bales
Harry Chrisman and Mabel Rogers 1934 Print 3 1/2 x 5 13/16 image of Harry Chrisman and Mabel Rogers
Mr. Rogers and another man in front of a house 1934 Print 3 1/2 x 5 13/16 image of Mr. Rogers and another man in front of a house
Harry Chrisman 1934 Print 3 1/2 x 5 13/16 image of Harry Chrisman
Harry Chrisman and Mabel Rogers’ Cousin 1934 Print 3 1/2 x 5 7/8 image of Harry Chrisman and Mabel Rogers' Cousin
George and Mabel Rees March 1976 Print 3 1/2 x 4 15/16 image of George and Mabel Rees

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