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Postcards: Chas. E. Morris

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Postcards: Published by Charles E. Morris, Chinook, Montana

* Indicates from the collection of Alan V. Miller

The arrival of the Oriental Limited at the Depot, Havre, Mont. postcard 1908

* "The arrival of the Oriental Limited at the Depot, Havre, Mont." Chinook, MT: [Chas. E. Morris], [1908]. 127063. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Made in Germany).

A beef herd going to water postcard 1906

* "A beef herd going to water." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1906. M 53/ 188052. "Photo copyrighted only 1906 by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

A beef herd on water postcard

* "A beef herd on water." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. K 779 / 188041. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

The cowboy's farewell to the dry-land farme', postcard 1910

* Birks, H. Fred. "The cowboy's farewell to the dry-land farmer." Great Falls, MT: Chas. E. Morris Co., [1918]. R-56938. "C.E.M. Kwality Co., Montana." (Made in U.S.A.). Col. Poem.

Branding a 'maverick' on the range, postcard

* "Branding a 'maverick' on the range." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 302. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." Col.

Branding an 'outlaw' steer on the range, postcard

* "Branding an 'outlaw' steer on the range." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [c1908]. M 307. (Made in Germany).

Branding an 'outlaw' steer on the range, postcard

* "Branding an 'outlaw' steer on the range." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 307 / 188023. (Printed in Germany). Col.

Branding calves in a corral, postcard 1906

* "Branding calves in a corral." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 336 / 188030. "Photo copyright by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

Branding calves in a corral, postcard 1906

* "Branding calves in a corral." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1906?]. M 336 / 129400. "?Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col. Removed from an album; corners damaged

Branding calves on the open range, postcard 1906

* "Branding calves on the open range." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1906. M 303. "Photo copyrighted 1906 by Chas. E. Morris." Col.

Branding calves on the open range, postcard 1906

* "Branding calves on the open range." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1906. M 303 / 166433. "Photo copyrighted only 1906 by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

Branding grown cattle on the range, postcard

* "Branding grown cattle on the range." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. 31131 (Made in Germany). Undivided back.

Breaking camp on the round up., postcard

* "'Breaking camp' on the round up." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1915]. M 94 / 163535. (Printed in Germany). Col.

Breaking camp' on the round up, postcard 1900s

* "'Breaking camp' on the round up." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 94 / 188013. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col. Variant

A bronco on the rope, postcard 1900s

* "A bronco on the rope." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 77 / 188054. "Publ. by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

Central Avenue and First Street, looking east, Great Falls, Mont., postcard

* "Central Avenue and First Street, looking east, Great Falls, Mont." Great Falls, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1908]. R-64769 "Photo by Great Falls Photo View Co." "C.E.M. Co., Kwality." Col.

Changing horses in the cow camp at noon, postcard 1900s

* "Changing horses in the cow camp at noon." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 788 / 188077. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

Changing horses in the cow-camp at noon, postcard 1900s

* "Changing horses in the cow-camp at noon." Chinook, MT: Morris & Kirby, [1900s]. K 788. "Photo by Morris & Kirby, Chinook, Montana." (Made in Germany). Col.

Changing horses in the cow-camp at noon, postcard 1908

* "Changing horses in the cow camp at noon." Chinook, MT: Morris & Kirby, [1908]. K 788. "Photo by Morris & Kirby, Chinook, Mont." (Germany).

Coming up the trail, with the beef herd, postcard 1906

* "Coming up the trail, with the beef herd. 300 miles to the shipping." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1906. M 403 / A 34739. "Photo copyright only 1906 by Chas. E. Morris, Chinook, Mont." (Made in Germany).

A cow boy looking for a job, postcard 1900s

* "A cow boy looking for a job." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 335 / 188029. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

A cow boy looking for a job, postcard 1907

* "A cow-boy looking for a job." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1907]. 232 "Photo-Copyright 1906 by Chas. E. Morris." Col. (On front: Printed in Germany; on back: Made in Germany). Includes a pull-out card with 12 other black and white Morris prints. a couple dated 1907.

332: Branding calves on the open range; Putting on a pack; Branding an "outlaw steer" on the range; A cow boy on a bucking bronco; A cow girl on a bronco; Branding calves in a corral; Round up horses watering; Holding up the "lead" of the beef herd; A round up on the plains; Watching the herd graze; Round up horses in a rope corral; Cow boys at dinner.

A cow boy on a 'bucking' bronco, postcard

* "A cow boy on a 'bucking' bronco." Chinook, MT: Char. E. Morris, [1909]. M 1052. (Made in Germany).

A cow boy on a 'bucking bronco', postcard 1910

* "A cow boy on a 'bucking bronco'." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1910]. M 1052 / 193888. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris, Chinook, Mont. Copyright" (Printed in Germany). Col.

A cow boy on a bucking bronco postcard

* "A cow boy on a 'bucking bronco'." Great Falls, MT Chas. E. Morris, [1910]. M 1052 / A-6655. "C.E.M. Kwality Co., Montana." (Made in U.S.A.). Col.

On back: "This photograph is classed as the best one of the king ever made. Over a half million copies have been sold, to date."

Cow boy's 'augering' on herd, postcard

* "Cow boy's 'augering' on herd." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1909]. M 99 / 130093. (Printed in Germany). Col.

The Cow boy's call, postcard

* "The Cow boy's 'call'." Great Falls, MT: Chas. E. Morris Co., 19--. M 228 / A-6647. "C.E.M. Kwality Co., Montana." (Made in U.S.A.). Col.

From back: "The western cow boy is a hail fellow, a little given to the milder forms of dissipation, and some times, in the past, little difference of Hoyle caused a test of ability to 'draw'."

The cow boy's horses rounded up, postcard 1906

* "The cow boy's horses rounded up." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1906. M 1555. "Printed matter." "Photo by Chas. E. Morris, Chinook, Mont. Copyright 1906." (Printed in Germany). Undivided back.

Cow boys at dinner. 'Chuck time', postcard

* ["Cow boys at dinner."] Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1906. "Photo copyrighted only 1906 by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

Very faint title on front of card.

Cow boys at dinner. 'Chuck time', postcard

* "Cow boys at dinner. 'Chuck time'." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1906. M 188. (Germany).

Cow boys 'augering' on herd, postcard 1900s

* "Cow boys 'augering' on herd." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 909 / A 31139. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris, Chinook, Mont." (Made in Germany).

Cow boys, putting on the 'pack', postcard 1909

* "Cow boys, putting on the 'pack'." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1909]. M 337 / 189600. (Printed in Germany). Col.

Cow boys, putting on the 'pack', postcard 1900s

* "Cow boys, putting on the 'pack'." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 337 / 188031. "Photo copyright by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col. Variant

A cow girl looking for the herd, postcard 1908

* "A cow girl looking for the herd." Great Falls, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1908. R-20346. "Photo copyrighted 1908 by Chas. E. Morris, Great Falls, Mont." "C.E.M. Kwality Co., Montana." (Made in U.S.A.). Col.

The 'cow punchers' at dinner postcard

* "The 'cow punchers' at dinner." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1906. M 222 (Made in Germany). Col.

See also: "Cow boys at dinner. 'Chuck time'."

Cowboy riding a wild bucking buffalo postcard

* "Cowboy riding a wild bucking buffalo." Great Falls, MT: Chas. E. Morris Co., 190--. M 338 "C.E.M. Kwality Co., Montana." (Made in U.S.A.) Col. Damaged

A cross section of a round up working, postcard 1900s

* "A cross section of a round up working." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 101 / 188060. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany.) Col.

The Custer Battlefield as it is today, postcard 1923

* "The Custer Battlefield as it is today." Great Falls, MT: Chas. E. Morris; Chicago: C.T. Co., [1923]. R-3126. "C.T. Photochrom." "Published by Chas. E. Morris Co., Great Falls, Mont." (C.E.M. Kwality Co.) (Made in U.S.A.) Col.

"General Geo. A. Custer and 5 Troops of the 7th Cavalry fell here at Crow Agency, Mont., June 24, 1876. The red cross marks the spot where General Geo. A. Custer fell."

Cutting out a steer, postcard 1906

* "'Cutting out' a steer." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1906. M 186 / 166418. "Photo copyrighted only 1906 by Chas. E. Morris, Chinook, Mont." (Printed in Germany.) Col.

Cutting out a steer postcard

* "'Cutting out' a steer." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1906. M 186 "Photo copyrighted only 1906 by Chas. E. Morris, Chinook, Mont." (Made in Germany). Col.

Dining room, Hotel Rainbow, Great Falls, Montana postcard

* "Dining room, Hotel Rainbow, Great Falls, Mont." Great Falls, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. R-63630. Photo by Heyn Studio. "C.E.M. Kwality Co., Montana." (Made in U.S.A.). Col.

Dinner in the cow camp, postcard

* "Dinner in the cow camp." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1909]. M 222 Col.

Stamped on front: "Frontier Days August 18, 19, 20 & 21, '09, Cheyenne, Wyo." Variant of "The 'cow punchers' at dinner."

The entrance to Gibson Park, Great Falls, Montana postcard

* "The entrance to Gibson Park, Great Falls, Mont." Great Falls, MT Chas. E. Morris, [1910s]. A-11334. "De Long photo." "C.E.M. Kwality Co., Montana." (Made in U.S.A.). Col.

First Avenue North and Third Street, Great Falls, Mont., postcard

* "First Avenue North and Third Street, Great Falls, Mont., showing Ford Building, First National Bank and Hotel Rainbow." Great Falls, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1917]. R-57001 "Photo by Eklund Studio." "C.E.M. Co., Kwality." Col.

Forest lobby, Glacier Park Hotel, Glacier National Park, Montana postcard

* "Forest lobby, Glacier Park Hotel, Glacier National Park, Montana." Great Falls, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1915]. R-46848. "C.E.M. Kwality Co., Montana." (Made in U.S.A.). Col.

Grazing beef steers on the range, postcard 1900s

* "Grazing beef steers on the range." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 232 / 188063. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

Grazing on the cattle range at sunset, postcard 1906

* "Grazing on the cattle range at sunset." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1906. M 225 / 188019. "Photo copyrighted only 1906 by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

A group of cow boys postcard

* "A group of cow boys." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. 127053. "Photo by S.S. Pearlstine, Cheyenne, Wyo." "Imported by Chas. E. Morris" (Made in Germany).

The highest stack in the world, B. & M. Smelter, Great Falls, Montana postcard

* "The highest stack in the world, B. & M. Smelter, Great Falls, Mont., height 506 feet." Great Falls, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. R-46813. "Photo by Eklund Studio." "C.E.M. Kwality Co., Montana." (Made in U.S.A.). Col.

Holding down a claim in the West, postcard

* "Holding down a claim in the West." Chinook, Mont. : Chas. E. Morris, [1911]. A 12. (Made in U.S.A.). Col. Damaged corner

Two women spooning and all the images on the walls are of women.

Holding up 'the lead' of the beef herd, postcard 1907

* "Holding up 'the lead' of the beef herd." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1907. M 33 / 166420. "Photo copyrighted 1907 by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

Irrigation in Montana, postcard

* "Irrigation in Montana." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1912]. A-12354 "C.E.M. Kwality Co., Montana." (Made in U.S.A.). Col.

A 'line rider' on the range, postcard

* "A 'line rider' on the range." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 321 / 166424. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

Looking past the Fountain toward Central Ave, Great Falls, Montana postcard

* "Looking past the Fountain toward Central Ave., Great Falls, Mont." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1910]. Col.

"Great Falls, Mont. The 'Cascade City' on the upper Missouri. Population 22,000. Seat of Cascade County. Head of navigation on the Missouri River. Has unsurpassed natural resources of all kinds."

Much writing on front.

A 'loose pack', postcard 1900s

* "A 'loose pack'." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 90 / 165072. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris, Chinook, Mont." (Printed in Germany). Col.

Next barbering in the cow camp, postcard

* "'Next' barbering in the cow camp." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 115 / 128212. (Printed in Germany). Col.

An old time 'cow foreman' 'Brazos Bob, postcard

* "An old time 'cow foreman' 'Brazos Bob." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s.] M 44 / 166416. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

Old Wyoming: branding cattle postcard

* "Old Wyoming: branding cattle." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1909. "Copyrighted 1909, by Chas. E. Morris."

Poem. Photograph on front: Branding cattle

Old Wyoming: an irrigation wheel postcard

* "Old Wyoming: an irrigation wheel." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1909. "Copyrighted 1909, by Chas. E. Morris."

Poem. Photograph on front: An irrigation wheel.

The oldest cow boy on the range, Old 'Dad' Hickman, postcard

* "The oldest cow boy on the range, Old 'Dad' Hickman." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s.] M 305 / 166446. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

On a sheep ranch in lambing time postcard

* "On a sheep ranch in lambing time." [Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris], [1910s]. M 202 "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Germany). Col.

On the Missouri River north of Eagle Creek postcard

* "On the Missouri River north of Eagle Creek." [Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris], [1900s.] M 1909 / 130081. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

Panoramic view of Eureka, Montana: gateway to rich and famous tobacco plains, postcard

* "Panoramic view of Eureka, Montana: 'gateway to rich and famous tobacco plains'." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1914]. Col.

A rancher and his herd, postcard 1910

* "A rancher and his herd." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1910]. M 88 / 165070. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris, Chinook, Mont." (Printed in Germany). Col.

Range cattle going to water, postcard

* "Range cattle going to water." Chinook, MT: Charles E. Morris, 191-. M 404 / 189563 "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

The 'Rangler' bringing in the horses, postcard

* "The 'Rangler' bringing in the horses." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1906. M 227 / 188061. "Photo copyrighted only 1906 by Chas. E. Morris." (Made in Germany). Col.

Reps' starting out on a trip, postcard

* "'Reps' starting out on a trip." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 95 / 188057. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

'Reps' starting out on a trip, postcard 1900s

* "'Reps' starting out on a trip." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 95 / 123796. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris, Chinook, Mont." (Made in Germany). Col. Variant

A round up crew, ready to set out, postcard

* "A round up crew, ready to 'set out'." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 91 / 165053. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

A round up crew, ready to set out, postcard

* "A round up crew, ready to 'set out'." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 91 / 165053. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany).

Back of the above postcard.

A round up crew, ready to 'set out', postcard 1908

* "A round up crew, ready to 'set out'." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1908]. M 91 / 123782. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris, Chinook, Mont." (Made in Germany). Col. Variant

Round up horses and the 'rangler', postcard 1906

* "Round up horses and the 'rangler'." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1906]. M 300 "Photo by Chas. E. Morris, Chinook, Mont." (Germany). Undivided back.

Round up horses and the 'rangler', postcard

* "Round up horses and the 'rangler'." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 300 / 189590. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col. Divided back.

The round up horses watering, postcard

* "The round up horses watering." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 308 / 188024. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

The round up horses watering, postcard 1907

* "The round up horses watering." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1907. M 308 "Photo copyrighted only 1907 by Chas. E. Morris, Chinook, Mont." (Germany). Col. Variant

Round up horses watering, postcard 1915

* "Round up horses watering." Great Falls, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1915]. M 308 / A-6657 "Published and copyrighted by Chas. E. Morris Co., Great Falls, Mont." "C.E.M. Kwality Co., Montana." Col. Variant

The round up horses watering: 150 head postcard

* "The round up horses watering: 150 head." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1906. M 308 / A34745. (Made in Germany). "Photo copyrighted only 1906 by Chas. E. Morris." Undivided back.

A round up on the plains, 3000 cattle, postcard

* "A round up on the plains, 3000 cattle." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. K 776 / 188039. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

Saddling an 'out law' bronco postcard

* "Saddling an 'out law' bronco." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1908]. K 770 / A-6659. "Photo copyrighted 1908 by Morris & Kirby." "C.E.M. Kwality Co., Montana." (Made in U.S.A.). Col.

"The bronco in question is being saddled for the first time in his life. He is 4 years old and raised on the open range. Note the cow boys have him blindfolded and his front feet are tied, in order that the 'buster' may mount him without danger."

A sheep ranch in lambing time postcard

* "A sheep ranch in lambing time." Great Falls, MT: Morris & Kirby, [1917]. M 202. "C.E.M. Kwality Co., Montana." (Made in U.S.A.).

A summer camp on the sheep range, band wagon and 3000 head, postcard 1908

* "A summer camp on the sheep range, band wagon and 3000 head." Chinook, MT: Morris & Kirby, [1908]. K 102. "Photo by Morris & Kirby, Chinook, Mont." Col.

A Sunday school class in the west postcard

* "A Sunday school class in the west." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1910s]. M 98 / 128217. (Printed in Germany). Col.

A Sunday school class in the west postcard

* "A Sunday school class in the west." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1910s]. M 98 / A-6648. (Made in U.S.A.). Col.

"This is a jolly group of old time Cow Boy friends. Sunday is a time of visiting on the western ranches, and the 'latch string' is always out for the stranger. These fellows are not disturbers of the peace as might be inferred from the photograph."

A thirsty herd coming to water, postcard

* "A thirsty herd coming to water." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 407 / 188068. "Photo by Chas. E. Morris." (Printed in Germany). Col.

View of the water pumping plant of the Butte Water Works on the Big Hole River postcard

* "View of the water pumping plant of the Butte Water Works on the Big Hole River." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1910s]. 113 / A-6663. (Made in U.S.A.). Col.

Waiting for a chinook, or the Last of Five Thousand, postcard

* "'Waiting for a Chinook', or the Last of Five Thousand." Great Falls, MT: Chas. E. Morris Co., 1907. A-7803 "C.E.M. Kwality Co., Montana." (Made in U.S.A.). Col.

Signed on front: CMR [Charlie Russell]. "Original painting copyrighted 1907 by Ben Roberts, Helena, Mont."

Waiting for a chinook, or The Last of Five Thousand, postcard

* "'Waiting for a Chinook', or 'The Last of Five Thousand'." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1907]. 157661 "Chas. E. Morris, Chinook, MN, importer." (Printed in Germany). Col.

Signed on front: CMR [Charlie Russell]. "(Original Painting) Copyrighted 1907, by Ben Roberts, Helena, Mont."

Watching the herd grazing, postcard

* "Watching the herd grazing." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1906. M 444 / 188069. "Photo copyrighted only 1906 by Chas. E. Morris, Chinook, Mont." (Printed in Germany). Col.

Working a round up, 'cutting out' a steer, postcard

* "Working a round up, 'cutting out' a steer." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, [1900s]. M 186 / 123794. "Photo only copyrighted 1906 by Chas. E. Morris, Chinook, Mont." Col.

Nothing like Montana: moving day on the roundup postcard

* Yerkes, A.K. "Nothing like Montana: moving day on the roundup." Chinook, MT: Chas. E. Morris, 1909.

Poem by A.K. Yerkes, Sour Dough Creek, Mont.

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