Mr. Sawyer stands in the doorway of remains of the Ashcroft post office, (Castle Forks City, Chloride) Pitkin County, Colorado. Weathered signs above the elderly man read: "Ashcroft" and "Post Office." He wears suspenders, a wide brim hat, soiled long sleeved shirt with mismatched buttons, and has a mustache and crowsfeet.
Date
1943
Notes
Formerly F44905.; Photoprint has dirt spots and worn edges.; Photoprint is cropped from original negative.; Title hand-written on back of photoprint; additional information: "old timer who accompanied group of Camp Hale soldiers (10th Mtn. Div.) around Ashcroft. Sawyer was the unofficial caretaker of Ashcroft."; R7100067621
Description
1 photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Subject
Ashcroft (Colo.)--1940-1950.
Source
Source: James Van Nostrand, 4/91 gift
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
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
