Old West Postcards

Old West Postcards

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Bat Masterson - William Bertholomiew "Bat" Masterson born in 1853., northeast of Wichita, Kansas. Bat became a buffalo hunter. In 1874, participated in the famed battle of Adobe Walls in the Texas Panhandle. In 1878 Bat became sheriff of Dodge City. Later President Teddy Roosevelt offered Bat the post of U.S. Marshal of Oklahoma Territory. Bat refused, pointing out to the President he had hung up his guns for good and had no desire to be forced to kill some drunken young fool who wanted a reputation as the gunfighter who killed Bat Masterson. Bat spent his declining years in New York City writing his daily column for the Telegraph newspaper. Bat died October 25, 1921. Postcard is new, unused and in mint condition.

Butch Cassidy - Robert LeRoy Parker, who became Butch Cassidy of the West. One of the best known outlaws of the west he was leader of the "Wild Bunch." In its heyday, the Wild Bunch operated from a badlands hideaway in southeastern Utah known as "Robbers Roost" to raid victims in Wyoming, Nevada, Montana, Colorado and Utah. In 1901 the Wild Bunch scattered, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid headed for Argentina where they became ranchers. Postcard is new, unused and in mint condition.

Wild Bunch - For more than twelve years, the Wild Bunch raided across the western United States from Mexico to Canada. From their main hideout, "Robber's Roost," they robbed banks and trains and rustled cattle. Seated l. to r., Harry Longabaugh (Sundance Kid), Ben Kilpatrick, Robert L. Parker (Butch Cassidy). Standing: Bill Carver, Harry Logan (Kid Curry), Photo at Ft. Worth, TX., 1900. Oversize postcard, 6 3/8"x4 3/8, is new, unused and in mint condition.

Front Street - Text on back: Front Street. Boot Hill, Dodge City, Kansas. Dodge City's famous Old Front Street is reproduced in faithful replica on World Famous Boot Hill. It houses a general store, Long Branch Salon, Tonsorial Palace, and the Beeson Museum. Stage coach rides, square dances , and the Long Branch Variety Show let your relive the early days in Dodge City. Vintage postcard is unused and in good condtion. .

Judge Bean Court - Langtry, Texas. Thousands of tourists visit this museum each year to see the famous old court where Judge Bean ruled with an iron hand.

Wyatt Earp - Lawman, gunfighter, gambler, Earp was a law officer of Wichita and Dodge City. In Tombstone, Wyatt, his brothers, and Doc Holliday met the Clantons and the McLaurys in the famous OK Corral. Insert: A replica of the Buntline Special given to Wyatt as a gift. Small photo is a supposed unpublished photo of Earp. (Photo credit: C. Chafin). Oversize postcard, 6 3/8"x4 3/8, is new, unused and in mint condition.

Frank James Farm - Text on back: Last picture of Frank James. Taken on his farm near Kearney (Clay County) Missouri. Frank James, the older brother of Jesse Woodson James, voluntarily surrendered to Governor Thomas Crittenden in October, 1882. After a trial, he was set free and lived a quiet life until his death in 1915.

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Calamity Jane - Martha Jane Canarray was born in Princeton, Missouri. The hard drinking woman wore men's clothing, used their bawdy language, chewed tobacco, and was handy with a gun. She traveled from Arizona through the Dakota territories during her rough life. At her death, the "White Devil of the Yellowstone" was remembered as a saint by the citizens of Deadwood, where she helped nurse the sick during a smallpox plague. She is buried near Wild Bill Hickok, at Deadwood, South Dakota. Oversize postcard, 6 3/8"x4 3/8, is new, unused and in mint condition.

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Playing Poker - Saloon Gambling. Ballads from an old upright piano, tinkling of shot glasses, the shuffling of cards and the clattering of chips set the mood for the saloons that populated the West. Roulette, Poker, Keno and Faro were among the games favored by cowboys, miners, outlaws, soldiers and citizens of the frontier. Concealed cards, a run of bad luck or fleecing from a card shark sometimes sparked gunplay among the gamblers. The 1895 photo a Faro game in Morenci, Arizona Territory. Oversize postcard, 6 3/8"x4 3/8, is new, unused and in mint condition.

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Jesse James - Bank, stage, train bandit, he was a member of the Quantrill Raiders in the Civil War. Jesse and his brother Frank formed a gang with the Youngers after the war. In 17 years, his gang robed more than a quarter of a million dollars. Jesse was shot in the back by Bob Ford for the reward. Insert: Death photo of James. Oversize postcard, 6 3/8"x4 3/8, is new, unused and in mint condition.

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Front Street - Text on back: Front Street. Dodge City, Kansas. "Cowboy Capital of the World" Located on World Famous Boot Hill where cowboys were buried with their boots on. Home of Long Branch Saloon. Vintage postcard is unused and in very good condition.

The Alamo Saloon - Text on back: Greetings from Old Abilene, Kansas. Most famous of 20 saloons in Abilene during the cattle boom, 1867-72, was The Alamo. It was Wild Bill Hickok’s hangout. This replica stands on Texas Street in recreated Old Abilene Town. Vintage postcard is unused in good condition with little edge wear.