Washington County Sheriff's Posse

Title

Washington County Sheriff's Posse

Description

Black and white image of a number of men in sheriff's uniforms on horseback, most likely preparing to ride as part of a parade. The Washington County Sheriff's Posse was formed in 1945 as a volunteer organization to support the Sheriff's department and the community. The Posse provides assistance at public events and rides in parades, and also functions as a community relations program for the department. (See also WCMpic_012497 and WCMpic_012495.)

Date Created

circa 1945-1950s

Subject

Sheriffs
County officials and employees
Horses
Law Enforcement & Intelligence

Place

Hillsboro, Oregon

Medium

photographic prints

Identifier

WCMpic_012493

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source

Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum

Type

Still Image

Collection