[Tintype portraits of Lorenzo D. Oatman and Olive Ann Oatman]

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Title: [Tintype portraits of Lorenzo D. Oatman and Olive Ann Oatman]
Contributor: Oatman, Lorenzo D., ca. 1837-
Oatman, Olive Ann
Published / Created: 1857
Abstract: Lorenzo D. and Olive Ann Oatman, brother and sister, traveled with their family in 1850 across the Plains. While encamped on the Gila River,they were attacked by Indians who killed most of the family, left Lorenzo for dead, and took Olive and her sister Mary into captivity. Although Mary died in captivity, Olive was eventually ransomed and joined her brother in 1857.
Extent: 2 tintypes + 1 case
9.5 x 8.4 x 16.4 cm.
b&w
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.

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