Mueller ~ Schmidtmann Western Americana BONANZA

A peaceful photograph of a rough and tough mining town. Cabinet card photograph measures 7 1/2”x4 1/8”, gray single matte 9"x6", high contr

Bird's eye view of the former mining town. Cabinet card measures 6 1/2”x4 1/8”, beige single matte 7”x4 1/2”, medium contrast—suffers from some...

Measures 8" x 5"on white matte, medium contrast and focus is sharp. In good condition with some wear. Edges of matte are worn and there ar

Nine members of the Modern Woodmen of America pose on the street in front of a railway depot. Photograph measures 8 1/4”x6”, black single matte with

Soft cover, 11 pages. The pamphlet was issued by the Colorado & Southern Railway, with T.E. Fisher, General Passenger Agent, Denver, Colorado, lis

Measures 8 1/2" x5 1/4" on black matte. Contrast is medium and focus is sharp. In good condition with very little wear. Freckling on the

Transforming the West, from the Santa Fe Trail to manufacturing coke. Cabinet card photograph measures 7 5/8”x4 1/2”, tan single matte 7 7/8”x 5”, hi

View of Ute Pass and a supply train working along the precarious trail. Stereograph measures 7”x3 1/2”, high to medium contrast—slight fading, and th

The largest gold mines in the Cripple Creek Mining District were located on Battle Mountain, just above the town of Victor, Colorado, founded in 1893.

A nice photo of the electric line passenger car passing the Santa Rita Mine. The mine is located on Squaw Mountain northwest of Victor. Cabinet card

This rectangular piece is one of the finest known. W.H. Slee was the proprietor. Walden was named after postmaster Marcus Aurelius Walden in the late

One of the finest known pieces from the town where Robert Ford (the man who shot Jesse James) ran a saloon for many years.

Organized under the laws of the State of New York. Certificate No. 324 issued to R.W. Hamilton for fifty shares at $10 each in August, 1880. Signed by

Incorporated in Clinton, Iowa, December 29, 1879. Certificate No. 755 issued to G. Curtis for 121 shares on Dec. 3, 1881. Signed by A.L. Ankeny as Pre

Incorporated under the laws of Dakota Territory. Certificate # 739, issued to J. Wringrose in 1886 for 500 shares. Signed by Thompson President and

Incorporated under the laws of the State of New York. Certificate No. 98, issued to J.P. Thompson for 300 shares at $5 each on May 23, 1882. Signed by

Incorporated under the laws of Dakota. Certificate # 18, issued to Albe Holmes in 1886 for 1,000 shares. Signed by himself as President and W.L. McL

Incorporated under the laws of the Dakota Territory, Certificate No. 43, issued to James Browning for 824 shares at $10.00 per share. Signed by Thos.

Incorporated under the laws of the Territory of Dakota, certificate no. 36, issued to James Browning for 1000 shares on June 1, 1886. Signed by Isaac

This is a great depiction of the mining “lifestyle” where residence and “office” look upon the front porch of one another. Photograph measures 9”x7”,

Incorporated under the laws of Dakota, certificate no. 9, issued to Mrs. E. Wingrose for 4000 shares on August 27, 1887. Signed by J. Wingrose as Pres

Incorporated under the laws of the Dakota Territory, certificate no. 24, issued to James Browning for 2000 shares on June 12, 1886. Signed by J.W. Bic

Incorporated under the laws of Dakota, certificate no. 18, issued to Laura Browning for 500 shares on June 5, 1886. Signed by Robert W. Cooper as Pres

C. C. McBride photographed this spectacular bird's eye view of Deadwood from White Rocks. It is labeled number 10 of a series. This 9" by ...

Lot of four stereographs depict a rather quiet life in Fort Meade. Stereographs measure 7”x4”, high to medium contrast—three photos tend to the grays

A view of 11 men (10 players and a manager) of Troop "A," 6th Cavalry Baseball Team. The photograph measures 8 1/2 x 6" with narrow whi

Incorporated under the laws of Dakota. Certificate No. 24 issued to P. O'Grady for 5,000 shares at $5.00 each on October 25, 1886. Signed by A.J...

Posing in front of the Homestake Mill roasters. Photograph measures 9”x7 1/4”, beige single matte 10”x8”, medium contrast—whites are slightly washed

Incorporated in Pennsylvania. Cert. # 87, issued to Charles Henwood, Esq. in 1888 for 1 share. Signed by Chas. McMullen, president, and by G.F. Reynol

Incorporated in May, 23, 1857, certificate no. 679 issued to J.B. A. Haynes for eight shares on April 29, 1861. Signed by T.B. Cainfill as Secretary,

Incorporated in South Dakota. Cert. #108, issued to Jas. T. Sargent in 1882 for 1 share. Signed by Jas. T. Sargent as president and F.L. Van Dasset, s

A studio photo of a seated Indian chief, with buffalo horn headdress, quill vest, decorated leggings and moccasins. He is holding a rifle in his hands

A classic view of the chlorination plant at the Golden Reward Mine. The photograph measures 9 1/2 x 7 1/2", mounted on biege cardstock measuring

A great photo of settler life in an early Dakota Territory settlement. Photograph measures 7 1/”x4 3/4”, beige single matte 11”x9”, high to medium co

Cattle men pose, including James (Scotty) Philip. Photograph measures 8”x6”, mounted on construction paper, medium contrast—suffers from some yellowi

Matted photograph titled, "The Great Homestake Gold Mine, Lead, S.D." The photo shows many of the mine buildings, taken from a point on a hi

Whitewood Mining District. Incorporated in Dakota Territory in 1877. Cert #7823, issued to William Webb in 1896 for 100 shares. Signature piece signed

This 9 1/4" by 7 1/2" gold mounted photo by John C. H. Grabill shows the Homestake works in action. The photo is part of Graybill's s...

This stereocard is one of Special Edition of Tourists’ Series, published by Montgomery Ward & Co., Chicago. It is part of America Illustrated, Mis

The caption above is also written in Spanish on the stereocard’s matte. Copyrighted in 1889 by Underwood & Underwood of Baltimore-Maryland and Ott

A very traditional Sioux man seated beneath a tree in a forested area. He is holding a long pipe in his left hand and is leading on a tall walking st

A land deed written in the Hawaiian language. It is signed by C. Bolte, who was a member of the Advisory Committee that formed the Provisional Governm

A two-page land deed transferring land located in Waikahalulu, Honolulu from Hawaii High Chief Charles Kanaina, Father of King William Lunalilo, to E.

An original two-page document tracking cattle inventory in the very early days of Hawaii's cattle industry. Signed by Frank R. Smith and A.H. Ma...

In 1901, town leaders asked the Postmaster General for the town name of "Junction," since they were at the crossroads of stagecoach lines. B

Although we are not certain this photo was taken on the Ft. Hall Reservation, the people in the photo are definitely Snake Indians from period handwri

Very rare DuRell & Moore Silver City 20 dollars scrip, payable at the First National Bank of Idaho. Unissued remainder, printed on bond paper. Ban

No. 874 Rare One Hundred Dollar Demand Note, printed on bond paper. There is a vignette of the Columbia Statue on the front left and an Eagle with “Pa

Amidst lumber and logs, miners take a moment for a photo. Photograph measures 7 3/4”x4 3/4”, beige single matte 9 7/8”x8”, Medium contrast—suffers fr