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Ginny Morgan

Artists materials in the 1800s

I have recently returned to drawing and painting after many years absence and would like to incorporate that into my persona. I wonder if...

Started by Ginny Morgan

10 4 hours ago
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Stan H

When was the "Old West"?

This has probably been discussed before, so pardon me for being lazy and not looking it up What is the consenseus here as to the time fr...

Started by Stan H

24 Dec 2
Reply by Marshall Trimble
Mazz

Why did Gary Olson resign?

Marshall, I forgot to ask you when I saw you this weekend but do you have any idea why Gary Olson, the former super at the Arizona Pionee...

Started by Mazz

1 Dec 2
Reply by Marshall Trimble
Cindy Smith

Canyon Diablo

Marshal, I am trying to do some research on Canyon Diablo (AZ). From what I have read, it appears they had no law enforcement ever. Whene...

Started by Cindy Smith

1 Dec 1
Reply by Marshall Trimble
Bob Wood

Why were they called Saloon's?

Why were drinking establishments in Southwest U.S. during the Old West period called Saloon's and not Bar's ? The term "Bar" was in use i...

Started by Bob Wood

14 Dec 1
Reply by Jeff Smith
Augustus McCrae

Texas Ranger Scout?

Did the Texas Rangers have scouts in the Old West? Reason why I am asking is that I have a great, great grandfather who worked for the Te...

Started by Augustus McCrae

20 Nov 28
Reply by Augustus McCrae
Mike Franklin

Custer's 'Last Stand Guns'?

This comes up on occasion, what is the best guess as to what handguns Custer carried during his last fight? It really doesn’t matter I gu...

Started by Mike Franklin

24 Nov 25
Reply by Two-Step
junior w mayberry   a.ka.breed

halfbreed

a halfbreed in the old west,how was he treated by the indains.also how was he treated by the whites .i play a halfbreed this would help m...

Started by junior w mayberry a.ka.breed

14 Nov 7
Reply by C. F. 'Charley' Eckhardt
Ginny Morgan

What was used to polish boots?

My husband and I were wondering when shoe polish as we know it came to be and what did they use to polish boots before the commercial pol...

Started by Ginny Morgan

5 Nov 5
Reply by Two-Step
Rick  Fritz

Collared shirts

When did collared shirts as we know them appear? Are they period for 1870-1890?

Started by Rick Fritz

11 Nov 2
Reply by C. F. 'Charley' Eckhardt
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