Page of article regarding the one hundredth anniversary of the Pony Express postal service, 1960-1964
- Description:
- Photograph copy of an article page regarding the 100th anniversary of the Pony Express postal service. The article focuses on Alexander Majors, a Methodist lay preacher and Western wagon freight boss, who founded the Pony Express along with partners William H. Russel and William B. Waddell. The article also notes the sale of commemorative postage stamps celebrating the first ride from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California beginning July 19 (1960). An illustration and photo with captions precede the text. At top, an illustration of a man wearing western attire riding on horseback. He is being pursued by Native Americans (also on horseback). The accompanying caption reads: "Hostile Indians were a constant hazard for riders - as caught here by the Western artist, Herman W. Hansen." Below left, a portrait of Alexander Majors, one of the Pony Express founders. Caption reads: "A. Majors: Lay preacher best remembered for his experiment that failed." Remaining text reads: "April, 1960, Marks the 100th Anniversary of the Pony Express from...St. Joe to Sacramento."
- Date:
- [between 1960-1964]
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Photographer:
- Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
- Collection:
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Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
