History: Bass Reeves, born into slavery, was the first African American deputy west of the Mississippi River. He arrested more than 3,000 criminals, (incl. his own son) in a 75,000-sq-mile region. It is speculated that he is the inspiration for the Lone Ranger. c1880? [960 × 1200]

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