"Snake Hunters of Texas viewing a catch on the Oloflin Ranch S. W. of Breckenridge"

Creator

Basil Clemons 1887-1964

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Identifier

20001590

Description

The picture shows rattlesnake hunters of Texas on the Oloflin Ranch southwest of Breckenridge, Texas. A group of men, women, and children watch men looking into a pit full of rattlesnakes, 02/21/1937. The hunt brought the total number of rattlesnakes caught to nearly 3,000.

Archival Date

1937-02-21

Collection Name

Basil Clemons Photograph Collection

Collection Number

AR317-40-16-8

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Rattlesnakes; Hunting; Hunters; Ranches