Photograph of Charles Pug Saunders and Phil Saunders Holding Recently Caught Fish

Photograph of Charles Pug Saunders and Phil Saunders Holding Recently Caught Fish

Fishing

Charles (right) and Phil Saunders (left) were commercial fishermen on the Kaw River. In this photo, they are holding a line of recently caught fish.

circa 1900

Copyright Barbara Higgins-Dover

The Kansas Riverkings Museum, located in Lawrence, Kansas, tells the story of the Riverkings, fishermen who created a thriving fish industry on the Kaw River in the 1800 and 1900's. Visit the Riverkings Museum, located at the Riverfront Marriott, to learn more about the Riverkings and their stories.

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Lawrence (Kan.)

circa 1900