Name/Title
Pony Express Stables Archaeological Dig, Photos (10), June, 1991Entry/Object ID
P1997.1P.557Description
Pony Express Stables Archaeological Dig, Photos (10), June, 1991. b/w & color. Snapshots taken of continuation of the dig that began in 1989 at rear of stables in an attempt to locate the original foundation of the Pony Express Stables. The dig was supervised by Michael Fisher, assisted by Ed Barlow and Bonnie Watkins, and a host of volunteers. Dig# 23BN25. Some photos by Glenda Leimbach.
These photos show the deepening of the pits and discovery of artifacts. It also includes excavation of contents of well on the property.
Includes #557-559, 561-52, 570, 571, 573-575
97.1P.557-559, 571 = Bottles unearthed during dig. #571 is b/w.
97.1P.561-562 = Animal bones unearthed during dig.
97.1P.570 = Volunteers in pit. Unidentified except, Ed Barlow in gray jacket, Bonnie Watkins in red.
97.1P.573 = Group of visitors standing gathered around pit with Mike Fisher on right side. Leimbach photo.
97.1P.574 = Open pit with red caution tape protecting edge. Leimbach photo.
97.1P.575 = Visitors gathered around pickup bed in background. Two open pits in foreground. Leimbach photo.Made/Created
Artist
St. Joseph Museum StaffDate made
1991Place
City
St. JosephState/Province
MissouriLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Pony Express Stables, Pony Express Stables Archaeological Dig, 1991Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Ed BarlowPerson or Organization
BONNIE & JIM WATKINSPerson or Organization
Fisher, MikePerson or Organization
Glenda Leimbach
