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[Photograph 2012.201.B1280.0067]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Plans to end his career- only one of several he has had, including justice of the peace, cowpuncher and plow driver-next month when he retires. When that time comes, he's ready to mount up to herd his own cattle if need be."
Date: September 25, 1978
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1280.0066]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Lee Thaxton is 84, but he's still wearing the badge of a Cimarron County deputy sheriff."
Date: September 25, 1978
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B1280.0068]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Lee Thaxton, earning his $310 a month as a Cimarron County deputy sheriff, brings a tray of food to a prisoner."
Date: September 25, 1978
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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