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Postcard of Hangman's Tree, Helena, Montana

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Postcard with a photograph of Hangman's Tree in Helena, Montana. Text below photograph, 'From a photograph taken during the execution of J. L. Compton and Joseph Wilson by the vigilantes on April 30, 1870. More than twenty men were hanged upon this tree during the early days.' Postcard published by R. J. Lemert, Helena, Montana.

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Title(s): 
Postcard of Hangman's Tree, Helena, Montana
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
American
Date: 
late 19th century - early 20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
paper
Classification: 
Prints
Object Type: 
Postcard
Credit Line: 
Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa
Accession No: 
TU2009.39.7839
Previous Number(s): 
D.11.1.210; 49805; D.11.1.210 (Colorado Springs number)
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)
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