Lynching of Duggan in Denver fight of photographers for view of remains.
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.
Date
[between 1868 and 1870]
Notes
Formally X-11000132; Formerly F3898.; Photoprint has creases.; Title printed below reproduction of an engraving by A. P. Protor.; R7110001326
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--1860-1870.; Denver (Colo.)--1860-1870.; Fugitives from justice--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Lynchings--Colorado--Denver--1860-1870.; Duggan, Sanford C.
Source
Source: D. J. Cook, "Hands Up."
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Engravings.; Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
