[The Bowen Family Riding Among Cattle]

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Photograph of the Bowen family riding horses in front of a wooden cabin. A small group of cattle stands in an earthen lot in front of the family. A young girl riding sidesaddle atop a horse on the left is Grace Bowen. Two women riding sidesaddle appear beside Adolphus Bowen.

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1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 22 cm., on mat 23 x 28 cm.

Creation Information

Creator: Unknown. 1900~.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2013 and was provided by the Palo Pinto County Historical Association to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 167 times. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Palo Pinto County Historical Association

The Palo Pinto County Historical Association is a nonprofit that documents and preserves materials regarding county history since 1890. It is comprised of county commissioners court members and commission-nominated delegates. The Association contains four committees: History Appreciation, Marker, Archaeology, and Oral History.

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Description

Photograph of the Bowen family riding horses in front of a wooden cabin. A small group of cattle stands in an earthen lot in front of the family. A young girl riding sidesaddle atop a horse on the left is Grace Bowen. Two women riding sidesaddle appear beside Adolphus Bowen.

Physical Description

1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 22 cm., on mat 23 x 28 cm.

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A handwritten note and a typed note card on the reverse side of the mat both read "Mr. & Mrs Doll Bowen and daughter grace. Brad, Texas."

"Mamie George (Smyer)"

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Rescuing Texas History, 2013

The 2013 edition of Rescuing Texas History brings together thousands of items that reflect the history and preserve the legacy of the Texas of the past. They include photographs, letters, and more.

Palo Pinto County Album

In an effort to document as much of the history held by people with ties to the county, this album was created to accommodate those who wish to contribute their items of historical value, no matter how small the collection.

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  • 1900~

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  • June 24, 2014, 7:23 a.m.

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[The Bowen Family Riding Among Cattle], photograph, 1900~; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth427163/: accessed March 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Palo Pinto County Historical Association.

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