Paul Sann Collection

The Dodge City Peace Commission, 1883 (1954). Standing: WH Harris, Luke Short, Bat Masterson; sitting: Charles E Bassett, Wyatt Earp, Frank McClain and Neal Brown

The Youngers, American outlaws, c1868-1876 (1954). Left to right: Bob, Rhetta, James and Cole. The brothers formed part of the notorious James-Younger gang, with Jesse and Frank James

Wild Bill Hickok, Texas Jack Omohundro and Buffalo Bill Cody, c1870s (1954). Group portrait of three of the most colourful characters from the American West

Wanted poster for the outlaw Tom Nixon, c1877 (1954). Nixon was a member of the Sam Bass outlaw gang that robbed a Union Pacific train at Big Springs, Nebraska, on 18th September 1877, stealing $60

Pat Garrett, James Brent and John W Poe, sheriffs of Lincoln County, c1880-1882 (1954). Lincoln County in New Mexico was the scene in 1877-1881 of a violent conflict between cattle ranchers

Zerelda Samuel, mother of American outlaws Jesse and Frank James, c1885-1915 (1954). A print from the Pictorial History of the Wild West, by James D Horan and Paul Sann, Spring Books, London, 1954

Bob Younger, American outlaw, 1876 (1954). From a photograph taken at the time of his capture. Together with his brothers Cole, John and Jim

Judge Isaac C Parker, the Hanging Judge, in his later years, c1890s (1954). Previously a Missouri congressman, Parker was appointed District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas in 1875 at a

Butch Cassidy, American outlaw, 1894-1896 (1954). Born Robert Leroy Parker in Beaver, Utah, in 1866, Butch Cassidy was a notorious train robber

Judge Isaac C Parker, the Hanging Judge, c1870s-1880s (1954)
Judge Isaac C Parker, the Hanging Judge, 1874 (1954). Previously a Missouri congressman, Parker was appointed District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas in 1875 at a time of great

Calamity Jane, General Crooks scout, c1870-1876 (1954). Martha Jane Cannary-Burke, better known by her nickname of Calamity Jane

San Antonio, Texas, USA, 1876, (1954). A print from the Pictorial History of the Wild West, by James D Horan and Paul Sann, Spring Books, London, 1954

A disputed photograph of the train robber and outlaw Sam Bass, c1877-1878 (1954). Bass is alleged to be the seated figure in the centre

Adams Express Company advertisement, c1860s (1954). A train typical of the period when the the Reno Brothers outlaw gang operated in the Midwest, just after the end of the Civil War

Annie Oakley, American exhibition sharpshooter, late 19th century (1954). Annie Oakley starred in Buffalo Bills Wild West Show

Colonel William F Buffalo Bill Cody, late 19th or early 20th century (1954). One of the most colourful characters of the American West, Cody (1846-1917) was a soldier, buffalo hunter and showman

Wanted poster, c1868-1882 (1954). Poster offering a $25, 000 reward from the St Louis Midland Railroad for the arrest and conviction of the outlaw Jesse James

William A Pinkerton, flanked by two express agents, c1870s-1880s (1954). Pinkerton and Pat Connell (left) and Sam Finley (Right)

The children of Jesse James, c1881-1883 (1954). Jesse Jr and Mary, the children of American outlaw Jesse James and his wife Zerelda

James Younger, American outlaw, c1869-1876 (1954). Together with his brothers Cole, John and Bob, James Younger formed part of the notorious James-Younger gang, with Jesse and Frank James

Jesse James, American outlaw, c1869-1882 (1954). A leading member of the James-Younger gang, Jesse James was one of the most notorious outlaws of the American West, robbing banks

John X Beidler, leader of the Montana Vigilantes, c1860s (1954). Beidler was the leader of the Montana Vigilantes, a secretive band formed to fight crime in Montana in the 1860s

Lola Montez, Irish-born dancer and actress, c1850s (1954). A print from the Pictorial History of the Wild West, by James D Horan and Paul Sann, Spring Books, London, 1954

Poster, 1882 (1954). A print from the Pictorial History of the Wild West, by James D Horan and Paul Sann, Spring Books, London, 1954

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"Paul Sann: Capturing the Legends of the Wild West" Step back in time to the Dodge City Peace Commission, 1883 (1954), where Paul Sann's lens immortalized the brave men who maintained law and order in a lawless land. In his iconic photograph "The Youngers, American outlaws, c1868-1876 (1954)", he captured the essence of these notorious figures, forever etching their faces into history. With his camera as his weapon, Sann documented Wanted posters for outlaws like Sam and Belle Starr, c1880-1886 (1954), ensuring that their images were known far and wide. He also turned his lens towards those who pursued justice relentlessly - Pat Garrett, James Brent, and John W Poe; sheriffs of Lincoln County during tumultuous times in c1880-1882 (1954). Sann's photographs not only focused on individuals but also showcased legendary partnerships. His striking image of Wild Bill Hickok alongside Texas Jack Omohundro and Buffalo Bill Cody from the c1870s (1954) captures their camaraderie amidst an era defined by danger and adventure. Judge Isaac C Parker was another subject that fascinated Sann. From capturing him in his later years during the c1890s (1954) to showcasing him as "the Hanging Judge" throughout the c1870s-1880s (1954), Sann portrayed this enigmatic figure with depth and intrigue. Butch Cassidy may have been elusive to many but not to Paul Sann. Through his lens, he chronicled this infamous American outlaw's exploits between 1894-1896 (1954), leaving behind a visual legacy that continues to captivate audiences today. Calamity Jane was more than just General Crook's scout; she became a symbol of resilience in a male-dominated world.