Lynching of Duggan in Denver fight of photographers for view of remains.
Date
[1868-1870]
Summary
Reproduction of an A. P. Proctor engraving of a scene after the lynching of Sanford C. Duggan, murderer and fugitive, Cherry Street, Denver. The dead man hangs from a rope noose thrown around a leaveless cottonwood tree. A policeman breaks up a fight with his stick held between two photographers trying to capture the view. One of their cameras on a tripod is on the ground. Buildings in background include a blacksmith shop and a livery and hay barn.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 13 x 10 cm. (5 x 4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 26 x 21 cm. (10 x 8 in.)
Subject
Murderers--Colorado--Denver--19th century; Denver (Colo.)--19th century; Fugitives from justice--Colorado--Denver--19th century; Lynchings--Colorado--Denver--19th century; Duggan, Sanford C.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
D. J. Cook, "Hands Up."
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711000132
Notes
Formally X-11000132; Formerly F3898.; Photoprint has creases.; Title printed below reproduction of an engraving by A. P. Protor.; R7110001326
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