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Throughout the nineteenth century, the land known as "Indian Territory" was populated by diverse cultures, troubled by shifting political boundaries, and transformed by historical events that were colorful, dramatic, and often tragic. Beyond its borders, most Americans visualized the area through the pictures produced by non-Native travelers, artists, and reporters--all with differing degrees of accuracy, vision, and skill. The images in Picturing...
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"Explores the dissolution of Picher, Oklahoma, a historic mining town that is now abandoned. Declared part of the Tar Creek Superfund Site in 1984 and then described as the country's most toxic site, Picher was hit by a tornado in 2008 and sustained widespread destruction, forcing remaining residents to leave. By examining landscapes and physical artifacts, Stewart and Fields combine a series of photographs that document the town's entangled identities...
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