A portrait of Jesse James. The photograph is from the Library of Congress, reproduction number LC-USZ62-3854. According to the LoC, it was taken May 22, 1882, although it has been claimed that this photo is actually from 1876.

Title: Jesse James, half-length portrait, facing front, holding handgun in left hand at his waist Abstract/medium: 1 photographic print.

Jesse James

A portrait of Jesse James. The photograph is from the Library of Congress, reproduction number LC-USZ62-3854. According to the LoC, it was taken May 22, 1882, although it has been claimed that this photo is actually from 1876.

Title: Jesse W. James in 1864 at age 17, as a young guerilla fighter.

The festival is an annual heritage event that began in 1948 as the "Fall Festival," with Saturday’s theme being "Jesse James Day." At about 2 pm on September 7, 1876, eight men rode into Northfield to rob the First National Bank. Three entered the bank and ordered employees to open the safe, but were told it could not be opened. Outside, townspeople quickly realized what was happening and armed themselves. Gunfire broke out, and a Swedish immigrant, Nicholas Gustafson, was killed after failing to understand warnings to leave. The fight lasted seven minutes. Two robbers died, two were badly wounded, and six fled. The Younger brothers were later captured, while Jesse and Frank James escaped. Bank clerk Joseph Lee Heywood refused to open the vault and was killed. Each year, Northfield honors this bravery during Defeat of Jesse James Days. Photographer: Lorie Shaull

Title: Jesse James; last gun used, a 45 Schofield Abstract/medium: 1 photographic print.

The festival is an annual heritage event that began in 1948 as the "Fall Festival," with Saturday’s theme being "Jesse James Day." At about 2 pm on September 7, 1876, eight men rode into Northfield to rob the First National Bank. Three entered the bank and ordered employees to open the safe, but were told it could not be opened. Outside, townspeople quickly realized what was happening and armed themselves. Gunfire broke out, and a Swedish immigrant, Nicholas Gustafson, was killed after failing to understand warnings to leave. The fight lasted seven minutes. Two robbers died, two were badly wounded, and six fled. The Younger brothers were later captured, while Jesse and Frank James escaped. Bank clerk Joseph Lee Heywood refused to open the vault and was killed. Each year, Northfield honors this bravery during Defeat of Jesse James Days. Photographer: Lorie Shaull

Jesse James, celebrated 1860s-1882 Missouri outlaw, used to visit in Archer City in house built by Stone Land and Cattle Company for its manager, Allen H. Parmer (1848-1927), his Confederate comrade of the Civil War and husband of his sister Susan (1849-89). With Frank James, his brother and aide, the outlaw chief hid at the Parmers' when hunted for train and bank robberies or on other occasions. Jesse James was killed in 1882; Frank and his wife continued to visit at Parmer's house, which was later moved from original site. Parmer brought up a family of respected, upright citizens. Erected by Archer County Historical Survey Committee. House is shown only by appointment, 1972

Wohnhaus Jesse James