Cherokee Strip Land Run, September 16, 1893

Photograph of the Land Run of the Cherokee Strip that opened settlement to the Cherokee Outlet on September 16, 1893. This photograph is titled "The Race," and was taken from atop scaffolding by an associate of photographer William S. Prettyman who was based in Arkansas City, Kansas.
Date: September 16, 1893
Creator: Prettyman, William S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Newkirk, OK

Photograph of The Race "There they go!" September 16th, 1893. View looking west from Chilocco Indian School, Newkirk, OK. Photo by William S Prettyman, Arkansas City, KS. Printed later by L. D. Hodge, Arkansas City, KS.
Date: September 16, 1893
Creator: Prettyman, William S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Assembled Wagons

Photograph of Assembled Wagons, Sept. 16, 1893.
Date: September 16, 1893
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Orlando, Oklahoma Territory

Photograph of the first train leaving the line north of Orlando, Oklahoma Territory, for Perry, September 16, 1893.
Date: September 16, 1893
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Perry, Oklahoma Territory

Photograph of people waiting for the signal on the south line of the strip in Perry, Oklahoma Territory, September 16, 1893.
Date: September 16, 1893
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Orlando, Oklahoma Territory

Photograph of Boomers on the line in Orlando, Oklahoma Territory, September 16, 1893.
Date: September 16, 1893
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Congregational Church

Photograph of "Congregational Church, Reverend A.V. Francis, Pastor." - The Independent, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory, December 16, 1893.
Date: December 16, 1893
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Opening

Photograph of the first train leaving the line north of Orlando for Perry, Oklahoma Territory, September 16, 1893. Photo by W.A. Flower, Capitol City Gallery, Guthrie, Oklahoma Territory.
Date: September 16, 1893
Creator: Flower, W. A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

"The Race"

Photograph of "The Race." Photo by an associate (Cornish, Croft, or Miller) of William S. Prettyman, Arkansas City, KS, September 16, 1893.
Date: September 16, 1893
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Arkansas City, KS

Photograph of registrants in Arkansas City, KS, September 16, 1893.
Date: September 16, 1893
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Run No. 4

Photograph of "Run No. 4" during "the Race." Photo by P.A. Miller, Arkansas City, KS, September 16, 1893, which is a detail print from the upper left-hand portion of the original negative field as shown on a more complete printing or the original plate by l. D. Hodge of Arkansas City, KS.
Date: September 16, 1893
Creator: Miller, P. A.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory

Photograph of "Oklahoma City from the Fairgrounds." - The Independent, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory, December 16, 1893.
Date: December 16, 1893
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Military Reservation

Photograph of an engraving by Sanders Engraving Co. of the "Military Reservation at Oklahoma City." - The Independent, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory, December 16, 1893.
Date: December 16, 1893
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Land Openings

Photograph of "The Race" during the Land Openings, Sept. 16, 1893.
Date: September 16, 1893
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History