In this bass reeves film, lawless, three outlaws divvy up a dead mans belongings. He passed away yesterday afternoon about three oclock and in a short time news of his death had reached the federal court house where the announcement was received in the various offices with comments of regret and where it recalled to the officers and clerks many incidents in the early days of the united states court here in which the old negro deputy featured heroically. It was a beautiful, but warm, saturday morning, likely akin to ones in the late. Bass reeves, wearing his iconic push broom mustache. Bass reeves july 1838 january 12, 1910 was an american law enforcement officer. Bass reeves 1838 1910 1911addicts the premiere 1911. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing bass reeves near you. Reeves gabrels programming, synthesizers, real and sampled guitars, vocals mark plati programming, loops, samples, keyboards gail ann dorsey bass, vocals. Bass reeves was a legendary lawman of the wild westa man whose true adventures rivaled those of the outlawwrangling masked character. Read the legend of bass reeves online, read in mobile or kindle.
Hired by judge isaac parker bobby dehay and marshal fagan james c rogers, jr, bass arrested more than 3, 000 outlaws in his career as deputy marshal. Find a grave millions of cemetery records and online. But then the cloaked man reveals himself to be the legendary bass reevesthe reallife, first black deputy u. In 68 the founding members were drummer jon hiseman, tenor saxplayer dick heckstallsmith and bass player tony reeves, later joined by dave greenslade keyboards, dave clempson guitar, chris farlowe vocals and mark clark, he replaced tony reeves. As for the indomitable marshal bass reeves, he was a former slave turned deputy marshal who captured some 3000 outlaws in his long and.
By the time he was 10 years old, he was already performing heroic deeds as he saved the masters daughter and her friend from drowning and carried the injured friend back to the house. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The legend of bass reeves by gary paulsen goodreads. This post was written by katy berube, who was a summer intern in textual processing. Files will be saved to your downloads folder, and then can be opened. Oklahoma mark gagliardi jaleel white slavery native americanamerican indian police business guns civil war.
Honoring deputy us marshal bass reeves catalyst partners. Young bass reeves is the first book in the life and legend of bass reeves. He worked mostly in arkansas and the oklahoma territory. Bass reeves roamed the american west for more than three decades, chasing murderers, thieves and whiskey smugglers. During his long career, he was credited with arresting more than 3,000 felons. Marshal, an arkansas slave named bass reeves, was the reallife inspiration for the lone ranger. He was one of the first african americans to work in law enforcement west of the mississippi river. Watch him defeat notorious outlaws and battle his greatest foe, jim crow. In short order, stephen stills delivered the fatal speech sacking reeves as neil young stood by the bass players side to the bitter end. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. Bass reeves little known black history fact black america web. However, one historian believes that this 19thcentury deputy u. Jun 10, 20 by the time clayton moore took on the persona of the lone ranger for the 1950s abc series, the black mask covered only his eyes next slide. The continuing story of bass reeves, the first black us marshal west of the mississippi.
Download the legend of bass reeves ebook for free in pdf and epub format. See more ideas about african, black history and black cowboys. This last saturday in may 2012 was set aside to commemorate the life, legacy and remarkable public service of one of the finest us marshals ever to wear a badge deputy us marshal bass reeves. Owned by farmer and politician george reeves, bass worked as water boy and later as his owners personal servant. Bass reeves fullon dances with wolves clip season 3 ep 7 102015 a slave named bass reeves escapes, seeks refuge with native americans and is recruited to work as a u. The american old west was a fertile cauldron for myth and legend, producing such fantastical figures as paul. He settled in indian territory and in 1875 was hired to ride for judge issac c. Yet another miniseries adapted from a biography is in the planning stages at hbo.
Actor morgan freeman is one of the producers that will adapt the art t. It focuses on the true story of a littleknown marshal who patrolled the old indian territory, now known as oklahoma. A statue has recently been erected in fort smith, ar to honor bass reeves, the first black u. A slave named bass reeves escapes, seeks refuge with native americans and is recruited to work as a u. Morgan freemans bass reeves project finally gets a lift, thanks to hbo. Owned by a man named george reeves, a farmer and politician, bass took the surname of his owner, like other slaves of the time. Born into slavery, bass reeves became the most successful us marshal of the wild west. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Marshal bass reeves, and he makes a compelling case. Morgan freeman brings bass reeves miniseries to hbo. In this animated educational movie about american westward expansion, learn how u. Owned by a man named george reeves, a farmer and politician, bass took the surname of.
Apr 20, 2017 that person was bass reeves the gent pictured above with one helluva mustache who, not surprisingly, was written out, or purposely overlooked in histories of the west, by historians until recently, and who was the subject of a long overdue book written a few years years ago by art burton, titled black gun, silver star. Morgan freemans bass reeves project finally gets a lift. That person was bass reeves the gent pictured above with one helluva mustache who, not surprisingly, was written out, or purposely overlooked in histories of the west, by historians until recently, and who was the subject of a long overdue book written a few years. Marshal in the indian country he is especially important, but not because of his thirtytwo years as a marshal or his feats of bravery. But the biggest thing about bass reeves was his character. The legend of bass ade arkansas department of education. Nkokheli, dressed as reeves, used the time to update freeman on the plans to build a reeves statue and on how the bass reeves legacy initiative works with area schools and other groups to raise awareness about the marshal. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Young bass reeves revised edition the bass reeves western. A 25foot monument that artfully honors the illustrious former slave turned respected lawman, bass reeves. A finalist for the 2007 spur award, sponsored by the western writers of america, black gun, silver star tells bass reeves. Feb 20, 20 in this bass reeves film, lawless, three outlaws divvy up a dead mans belongings. Reeves was born into slavery in the state of arkansas and, as a child, was moved to northeast texas. Bass reeves was big, tall, and strong, wore a bushy mustache, and rode a powerful horse.
To catch james, the requested help from marshall bass reeves. In 1860, reeves took the distraction of the civil war as an opportunity to escape and live among the indians. Just in time for the release of disneys the lone ranger movie, the july issue of true west magazine has an intriguing article about the possible reallife model for the masked man. This project takes us to the classic old west to play out the life of frontier marshal bass reeves.
Owned by a man named william reeves, a farmer and politician, bass took the surname of his owner, like other slaves of the time. Reeves was a reallife africanamerican cowboy who inspired the lone ranger. In this timeline skills game, students show their knowledge of bass reeves by following context clues to order events and win artifacts. Aug 08, 2017 bass reeves, wearing his iconic push broom mustache. Born to slave parents in 1838 in paris, texas, bass reeves would become the first black u. War best scene reading of bass reeves, by sam bass. The legend of bass reeves by author gary paulsen is a western written for young readers. In the early days of the character, the mask covered the lone rangers entire face, which may have been a homage to bass reeves above, if indeed the character was based on the frontier deputy marshal. Though the truth has yet to be determined, historians consider it unlikely that reeves ever served in the last two battles. Lucy, the historian, even mention the 3,000 criminals and the lone ranger influence. Bass reeves finally gets his hollywood moment in hbos.
Nov, 2015 bass reeves was a black federal deputy told to be of mythic proportions in postcivil war era oklahoma territory in the late 1800s told early 1900s. Bass reeves fullon dances with wolves drunk history. Parker, when the hanging judge first took the bench in fort smith, arkansas. Young believed so highly in the young man that the next day he asked reeves to play bass on his upcoming solo album after the gold rush released in september 1970. An uncommon reaction, you might think, but from many accounts it was best to steer clear of a singing bass reeves as. A drama based on the life of bass reeves, the first africanamerican united states deputy marshal. Deputy marshal west of the mississippi river and one of the greatest frontier heroes in our nations history. This marshals poster features legendary us marshal bass reeves who was one of the first black us. As our country pushed toward the pacific, people at the edge of our nation were met with both opportunities and challenges. Apr 01, 2008 a finalist for the 2007 spur award, sponsored by the western writers of america, black gun, silver star tells bass reeves. Born to slave parents in 1838 in crawford county, arkansas, bass reeves would become the first black u. Marshal bass reeves patrolled indian territory during and the wild west era. Bass reeves family however, claims an alternative story which suggests that between 1861 and 1862, reeves attacked his owner in an argument over a card game and escaped into indian territory. But besides his work as a lawman, reeves serves to show modern audiences that the american west was not an exclusively white territory.
He was born as a slave, but then escaped his abusive master. Bass reeves, negro, was buried yesterday and the funeral was attended by a large number of white peoplemen who in the early days knew the old deputy marshal and admired him as a faithful officer and respected him as an honest man. He is important because he represents the way oklahoma really was the early multicultural oklahoma, when the men who wore the star were not necessarily. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Brainpop has two new movies this week bass reeves and george washington carver. The legend of bass reeves by gary paulsen scholastic. As a young enslaved man in the 1840s, bass hit his owner.
Marshals poster for usms agents and fans of the marshals. Jan 01, 2012 young bass reeves is the first book in the life and legend of bass reeves. It looks like we dont have any release dates for this title yet. Bass reeves 18381910 was an african american sheriff in arkansas, who brought in hundreds of convicts. Bass reeves fullon dances with wolves drunk history video. Montgomery lauren hanzelka university of northern iowa bad news for outlaws. The script lab next post war best scene reading of red crucible, by ira altman.
Nov 7, 2018 bass reeves july 1838 12 january 1910 was one of the first african americans possibly the first to receive a commission as a deputy u. Apr 21, 2014 bass reeves family however, claims an alternative story which suggests that between 1861 and 1862, reeves attacked his owner in an argument over a card game and escaped into indian territory. About bass reeves bass reeves western history conference. Bass reeves frontier marshal volume 1 phillips, gary, odom, mel, salmon, andrew, ferguson, derrick on. By the time clayton moore took on the persona of the lone ranger for the 1950s abc series, the black mask covered only his eyes next slide. The crowd gathered on the lawn adjacent to the old federal courthouse in fort smith, arkansas, where judge isaac c. Bass reeves was a black federal deputy told to be of mythic proportions in postcivil war era oklahoma territory in the late 1800s told early 1900s. Bass reeves lesson plans and lesson ideas brainpop educators. That is until they realize one of them is keeping a secret. In our first movie, tim and moby introduce you to legendary lawman, bass reeves. The american old west was a fertile cauldron for myth. Bass reeves is on his most dangerous mission yet, facing one of the most notorious outlaws in the indian territory. Marshals museums descendants day event in fort smith. Reeves was born into a paris, texas, slave family circa 1838, and was the first africanamerican to be commissioned a u.
Bass reeves frontier marshal volume 1 and millions of other books are available for instant. New movies on brainpop bass reeves and george washington. The life and legend of frontier marshall bass reeves. Bass reeves, the first black federal lawman commissioned west of the mississippi, had fled texas as a fugitive slave during the civil war. One of the most interesting was an africanamerican and former slave named bass reeves 18381910. See the full list of bass reeves cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Nkokheli also has a hope for how reeves is treated in the hbo series. Recently acquired bass reeves artifacts will be unveiled this saturday, july 25 at the u. Bass was born a slave and was raised on a farm near paris, texas. When deputy marshal bass reeves began to sing softly to himself, people who knew him ran for cover. The legend of bass reeves also available in format docx and mobi. He usually either brought his outlaw in or left him dead. Ride in the whirlwind western starring jack nicholson, free full movie, english youtube movies duration.
Bass reeves simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. How to obtain or renew a georgia weapons carry license. Reeves was played by colman domingo in this episode and he even had a native american sidekick. This volume of the trilogy will put the reader in the deadly indian territory and connect bass with pistol pete, belle star and the famous judge issac parker.
Preceding unsigned comment added by wajola talk contribs 19. A former slave, bass reeves was one of the first african american deputy u. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the release dates submission guide. The amazing true story of bass reeves, the freed slave who protected the wild west. Bass reeves james a house was one of the first black federal deputy marshals. Bass reeves was a paris, texasborn slave who become one of the toughest men of the frontier in history. But of all the sheriffs of the frontier, one man stands out as a true hero.