
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.
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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Nancy McClure
Nancy now does Grants & Foundations Relations for the Center of the West's Development Department, but was formerly the Content Producer for the Center's Public Relations Department, where her work included writing and updating website content, publicizing events, copy editing, working with images, and producing the e-newsletter Western Wire. Her current job is seeking and applying for funding from government grants and private foundations. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys photography, reading, flower gardening, and playing the flute.