Harriet Tubman (c. 1868)
Formerly known as Araminta Ross, the legendary Harriet Tubman (1822 – 1913) successfully escaped slavery and went on to work as an educator, union agent, and advocate for female suffrage in the United States. She was also referred to as the “conductor” of an Underground Railroad, which facilitated the emancipation of a large number of escaped slaves. Photographer Benjamin F. Powelson captured this image at Auburn, New York, sometime between 1868 and 1869. Emily Howland was the former owner of this renowned photograph, which bears Harriet’s autograph on the back.
Harriet Tubman 1868
Wyatt Earp (c. 1868)
Wyatt Earp (1848 – 1929) was a renowned law enforcer from the Wild West who got involved in the O.K. Corral shootout. This photograph is said to have been taken around 1868, when Earp was in his early twenties and residing in Lamar, Missouri. Earp, like many others who achieved celebrity status during this age, enjoyed exaggerating his own life experiences and would eventually achieve Hollywood stardom. According to history, his final years were devoted to Hollywood Westerns, as he gathered together renowned directors and performers. When passed away, many Western film superstars mourned his death.
Wyatt Earp 1868
