(MILITARY--BUFFALO SOLDIERS.) OKLAHOMA. Detachment of Indian soldiers from C Troop, 5 Cavalry during evictions of the 'Boomers.' * Keith's Ranch, Oklahoma * 'Oklahoma, 1885.' Three albumen photographs: 4-1/2 x 9-1/2; 4-1/2 x 7-7/8, 4 x 6-1/4 inches; all are sepia toned, some fading to all, but still quite distinct. On the original cardstock mounts; a couple of chips to the corners of the first, descriptions in pencil on the reverse. [Ewing, Oklahoma Territory, 1885-1888]
three scarce images of buffalo soldiers, settlers, and native american scouts in the oklahoma territory, circa 1885-1888. The photograph titled 'Keith's Ranch,' has a detailed description on the reverse of all the people pictured: 'Taken by Billy Biggert in 1888 . . . Ben Keith Sr. married a squaw . . . Young Binny Keith -- Indian soldier.'
