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Jo Ann C. West photographs of Ben Lilly

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-0271-SC

Scope and Contents

The pictures in this collection are of Ben Lilly, a renowned hunter during the early 20th century. Benjamin Vernon Lilly was born in 1856. He worked as a bounty hunter throughout the southwest killing large predators, particularly grizzly bears. Source: http://www.gilawilderness.com/infopg/benlilly.htm

Dates

  • 1915 - 1920

Biographical / Historical

Nothing is known about Jo Ann C. West.

Extent

1 folders (Small Collections Photographs)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Photographs of Ben Lilly, legendary hunter in the southwest in the early 20th century.

Processing Information

Updated by Cassie McClure, Aug. 2005. Further updated by Charles Stanford, April 2009.
Title
Guide to the Jo Ann C. West photographs of Ben Lilly
Status
Completed
Author
Updated by Cassie McClure, Aug. 2005. Further updated by Charles Stanford, April 2009.
Date
Updated April 2009
Description rules
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Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Branson Hall
PO Box 30006
MSC 3475
Las Cruces New Mexico 88003 USA