Blanton, Joseph Edwin
Description
Photograph of two men standing over an overturned turtle. The man to the left, Tom Blanton, leans over the turtle wielding an axe. The man to the right holds a foot on the creature. The remnants of a fire are to the right of the pair, and benches covered with materials are in the background.1 photograph : positive, col. ; 35 mm.
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The Portal to Texas HistoryKeywords
- African Americans
- Agriculture Ranching Cowboys
- Agriculture Ranching Ranches
- Axes
- Blanton, Tom
- Lambshead Ranch
- Landscape And Nature Wildlife
- Matthews Land And Cattle Company
- People Ethnic Groups African Americans
- People Groups
- Social Life And Customs Customs Holidays Christmas
- Turtles