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Branding - Alexanders and Schwamb (1909) - contributed by Don Alexander
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William J., Frank, Eugene and son of F. W. Schwamb - contributed by Don Alexander
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"Charles Alexander (R)and Bill Alexander (L), hazing, worked on the Alexander ranch in 1903.  Incidents such as an impromptu rodeo were welcomed diversions from daily ranch work."  Photo courtesy of the Historical Society.  -contributed by Don Alexander
Picture above from Frank Alexander's glass plates.  Paul Allen Collection - in possession of Sublette County Library.
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Charlie Alexander Riding Horse - "unknown", Eugene, Bill, Ora, Grace (Charles' Wife) in the background - Contributed by Ruth "Lolly" Alexander Bryant
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Bill Alexander Getting on Horse - Charles looking on - Contributed by Ruth "Lolly" Alexander Bryant
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Charles with Morgan stallion that he and Bill owned, along with someone else.  Gloria Alexander Lozier recollects  that he was named "Morgan the Stallion."  Also the 3 investors were very disappointed as "they never got a colt worth a damn out of him!" - Photo contributed by Ruth "Lolly" Alexander Bryant
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"Redwing" - William J.'s stallion.  The frame on this pic was made by William J. On the back in Ruth "Lolly's" Alexander Bryant's hand: '"Red Wing" Standardbred Stallion.'  He was a dark red color and gentle disposition. Note the 2 old thumbtacks on upper margin of the back--made in Germany--Lolly says these were what they had before the other kind were "invented". - Contributed by Ruth "Lolly" Alexander Bryant
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Bucking Bronc - Bill riding, Charlie looking on - Contributed by Ruth "Lolly" Alexander Bryant
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Same as above at a different angle - Contributed by Ruth "Lolly" Alexander Bryant
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Charlie riding bucking horse - Contributed by Ruth "Lolly" Alexander Bryant
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Picnic at New Fork Lake (1909) - L/R:  Nancy, Eugene, Frank and William Alexander, Mickey Adams, Ora Alexander, son of F. W. Schwamb. - Contributed by Ruth "Lolly" Alexander Bryant
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Better photo of the above newspaper clipping. - contributed by Don Alexander
Eugene Alexander Doing the Branding
Eugene Alexander Doing the Branding - Contributed by Ruth "Lolly" Alexander Bryant
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Eugene Alexander Taking Dude to Rock Springs - Contributed by Ruth "Lolly" Alexander Bryant
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L/R Frank Alexander, William J. "Bill" Alexander, Charles Alexander and their Dad, Eugene Alexander - Contributed by Gloria Alexander Lozier
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Fording Green River taken by Will Alexander - Contributed by Ruth "Lolly" Alexander Bryant
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Sleepy & Baldy on the plunger--Cora--1930's - Contributed by Ruth "Lolly" Alexander Bryant
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Baling Hay in Sublette County (1930's).  L/R:  Bill is driving tractor, hired man, Harry Rahm, Oscar, & Hoot Alexander.  Photo by Alexander - Contributed by Ruth "Lolly" Alexander Bryant
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"Style of 1847 taken in 1940" Eugene Alexander's buggy.  Jiggs, Phillip and Hoot on board.  Lolly's rake team providing the power.  Lolly recalls that when Granddad (Eugene) came to live with them he brought his buggy and team.  On occasion, he would drive his buggy into town to shop and visit.  Is known to have fallen out of it at one when he was in his 80's? - Contributed by Ruth "Lolly" Alexander Bryant

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