This black-and-white photograph features an elderly man sitting in front of a weathered wooden backdrop, which appears to be part of a rustic structure. The subject has white hair and is wearing a button-up shirt with two chest pockets; one pocket contains what seems like a small object or piece of paper. His expression conveys curiosity or contemplation as he looks off into the distance above his right shoulder. His mouth is slightly open, suggesting that he might be in mid-sentence or reacting to something out of frame. The overall mood of the photograph is reflective and somber. The image carries a sense of history and timelessness, with its monochromatic palette and focus on an individual who appears weathered by life's experiences. There are no discernible colors due to it being black-and-white photography.
Bob Lemmons, Carrizo Springs, Texas. Born a slave about 1850, south of San Antonio, Texas. Came to Carrizo Springs during Civil War with white men seeking new range for their cattle. In 1865, with his master was one of the first settlers. He knew Billy […]
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