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Photograph of three soldiers holding a rattlesnake - October 5, 1916

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RATTLESNAKE 10/5/16

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Title Photograph of three soldiers holding a rattlesnake - October 5, 1916
Creator Porth, Clifford
Source Porth, Clifford. Photograph of three soldiers holding a rattlesnake. 5 October 1916. Clifford Porth Photograph Collection, 00.1990.017.0133, Missouri State Museum-Jefferson City, Missouri State Parks.
Description This photograph of soldiers holding a rattlesnake is part of a collection of photographs compiled by Jefferson City, Missouri native Clifford Porth during his service in the Mexican Border War and World War I. During the war Porth served in the Missouri National Guard in Company L, 2nd Missouri Infantry Regiment. Porth later served in the 815th Pioneer Infantry during World War I.
Subject LCSH United States. Army--History--Punitive Expedition into Mexico, 1916;
Subject Local Mexican Border War
Site Accession Number 00.1990.017.0133
Contributing Institution Missouri State Museum
Copy Request Transmission or reproduction of items on these pages beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Missouri State Museum-Jefferson City, Missouri State Parks. 201 W Capitol Ave Rm. B-2, Jefferson City, MO 65101. (573) 751-2854
Rights The text and images contained in this collection are intended for research and educational use only. Duplication of any of these images for commercial use without express written consent is expressly prohibited.
Date Original October 5, 1916
Language English