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The Meeker Massacre occurred when conflict arose between the Utes and Indian agency employees on September 29, 1879. The Utes killed the Indian agent, Nathan Meeker and 10 male employees. There were hostages taken by the Utes for 23 days, including Meeker's wife and daughter. Finally, troops from Wyoming were called to intervene.
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One of the many postcards that the Hermit of Arbor Villa would sell to the tourists near Monarch Pass, Colorado. This one featured the Hermit with his beloved mule, and the poetic caption 'Timberline: here begins the search for silver and gold, and life of privation untold.'
This image is from the Hermit of Arbor Villa Collection.