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panoramic photo of deputy marshals lined up in front of courthouse
Courtesy of US Deputy Marshal James Elbert Emmert Family (Emmert is third from right)
Reunion of Fort Smith U.S. Deputy Marshals -- Fort Smith, Arkansas
 

INTERACTIVE PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPH

In the early 1900s former U.S. Deputy Marshals met in Fort Smith for a reunion. This panoramic photograph of the reunion was taken in front of the historic courthouse and jail buildings. 

Panoramic photographs of large groups of people were common to the era. The photographer arranged the people in a semi-circle and then used a special panoramic camera that panned the scene.

In an interactive version of this photograph, you can get a better sense of where these deputies were standing and can zoom in on individuals and other details. This program was created for Fort Smith NHS by Bill Isenberger.

To view this version in a new window, click here.  (It may take a little while to load.)

To pan on the image below, click on the image and hold down the left mouse button and drag. Use the scroll wheel to zoom in and out.

 
foundation remains of first fort overlooking Arkansas River  

Did You Know?
The U.S. Army selected a spot overlooking the confluence of the Arkansas and Poteau Rivers for the site of a fort. Soldiers from the Rifle Regiment arrived in 1817 and named the site Fort Smith after their commanding officer, Thomas A. Smith.

Last Updated: November 13, 2007 at 11:31 EST