Robert K. Boyd

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CollectionRobert S. Harrah Photographs of Robert Boyd and the Palos Verdes PeninsulaAlternative TitleBob Boyd CollectionDateca 1950DescriptionImage shows front view of Robert Boyd with a cigarette in his mouth, wearing a hat and long sleeve shirt, seated on the ground cleaning a shotgun. A saddle and ropes are visible in the background.NotesAffixed to the back of the image are descriptions reading, "[?9] Mr. Boyd cleans his favorite fun, the set furnished with a telescopic scope. It's a precision firearm with which Boyd, who's a remarkable shot, has hit coyotes from 500 meters. His hat is the only light note in his uniform: he almost always wears navy blue pants and a black shirt." and "[?9] Boyd nettoie son arme préférée, le Mess muni d'un viseur télescopique. C'est une arme de précision avec laquelle Boyd, qui est un tireur remarquable, a abattu des coyottes [sic] à 500 mètres de distance. Son chapeau est la seule note claire de sa tenue: il porte presque toujours des pantalons bleu marine et des chemises noires." The French description stamped with 'PHOTO NEWS PRESS / LU?A / S. PANDIS - STUFFGART-W /WEIMARSTRASSE 19.'LanguagefreengPhoto Size10.5 x 12 in.Photo Format1 photographic print (b/w)Resource Typestill imageHeld ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History Center.Bar Code000030189Shelf LocationRobert S. Harrah Photos of Robert K. Boyd and the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Coll 011, folder 1Restrictions on AccessElectronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Room Photo Collection. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.

Topic

SubjectShepherdsShotgunsSaddleryBoyd, Robert K.Time Period1941-1950

Personal Name

PhotographerHarrah, Robert S. (1925-1989)

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