Doug, Yes...I do realize that. But, there were artists back then...just as there are today. Events have been recorded (by drawings and/or paintings) since man was put on this planet. Or, by writing events...such as in the Bible. I am aware of the fact the cameras weren't available as they are today. I was wanting for Sherry (I think...) to find pictures of the land...that is on her aunt's property...and maybe post them on the web. I would love to be able to show my children what the land looks like today. I hope that you have a wonderful day. ........Mandy On Fri, 24 Mar 2000 22:04:57 -0600 Doug Barkley <genreser@intcon.net> writes: > Not to be obvious but does everyone understand that the Trail of > Tears of the > Five Civilized Tribes 1832-1838 was some 20 to 30 years before the > use of the > Camera. The camera was used primarily in the Studio until Matthew > Brady took > candid shots of the Civil War. Pictures of the Trail of Tears were > drawings > and paintings. > Doug > > > ==== CHOCTAW Mailing List ==== > Looking for your Native American Ancestors in > Pushmataha County, Oklahoma? > Have a look -- http://www.rootsweb.com/~okpushma/ >