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[Henry Vance family] - A black and white photo of a family

[Henry Vance family] - A black and white photo of a family

Group portrait of the family of Henry Vance, including Myrtle Vance whose death led to the lynching of Henry Smith in Paris, Texas, 1893. Photo by J. L. Mertins. This record contains unverified, old data from c... More

Little Myrtle Vance avenged

Little Myrtle Vance avenged

Mob watching lynching of African American. Photo by J.L. Mertins, Paris, Texas, Feb. 1st 1893. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

The avengers of Little Myrtle Vance, and the villain brought to justice--Parade around public square

The avengers of Little Myrtle Vance, and the villain brought to justic...

Crowd gathered in street to watch lynching. 8144Y2 U.S. Copyright Office. "Frank Hudson, 401 N. Main St., Paris, Texas."

Little Myrtle Vance Avenged, #7

Little Myrtle Vance Avenged, #7

Large mob watching lynching by burning; "the fagots [sic] rekindled". Photo by J.L. Mertins, Paris, Texas. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

Little Myrtle Vance avenged #14

Little Myrtle Vance avenged #14

Sheriff and others at scene of crime. Photo by J.L. Mertins, Paris, Texas. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.