The Opening of Oklahoma 1889 "The Run"

The Opening of Oklahoma 1889 "The Run"
The Opening of Oklahoma 1889 "The Run"

Description:

This postcard is mislabeled; it actually depicts the 1893 opening of the Cherokee Outlet from a photograph taken by William S. Prettyman who had set up his camera on a high wooden platform to capture the event. 

Transcript

Front
Dave's Father in law was in this bunch.

Back
Hello Kiddo, re'cd
your card. we didn't
get to go to Church last 
night at Bethany. We are
going to do a big said
Washington today.
just think I will be 18
next Saturday. Maude 
is going to Spelling at 
Diamond Fri Night.
Ar'nt you tired of this 
weather I sure am.
? is My Harry. Cute
?? I guess. Hope so,
I ? saved him for
? Come Down. Do U
remember that card you sent? Do
you want me to be your Cook or
nurse.
Excuse this card.
Your card was pretty
From Frankie Dolittle!
Old Mother and her little ones

Recipient

Miss Goldah Hill
Yukon 
Okla.
R.F.D.2.

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