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Charles J. Belden (1887 – 1966) Black and white photograph. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Belden. MS3 Charles Belden Collection. PN.67.31

Treasures from Our West: Charles Belden photograph

Originally featured in Points West in Summer 2007

Charles Belden Photograph: Cowboy reading to his horse

Ah, the cowboy life. In this black and white glass plate negative by the same name, Oli Watts shares a letter with his horse, “Jealousy,” who seems rapt with attention. Watts sits atop his saddle outside the old barn on Z-T Ranch near Meeteetse, Wyoming, ca. 1927 – 1928.

Charles J. Belden (1887-1966) Black and white photograph. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Belden. MS3 Charles Belden Collection. PN.67.31

This image is from the personal collection of noted western photographer, Charles J. Belden. Housed in our McCracken Research Library, the Belden Collection is a popular one for reproduction prints.

Charles J. Belden (1887 – 1966) Black and white photograph. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Belden. MS3 Charles Belden Collection. PN.67.31

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