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Fort Worth Stock Yards

Photograph of a vehicle-lined street with a sign over it that reads, "Fort Worth Stock Yards". In the foreground is a no parking sign and in the background are stores that line the sidewalks.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Fort Worth Stock Yards

Photograph of a sign over a street that reads, "Fort Worth Stock Yards". Beyond the sign is a vehicle-lined road and a person on a horse. A building with a horse statue has the words, "White Front Store, Western Wear, Hats Justin Boots" painted on it's side.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Proposed Will Rogers Equestrian Center

Photograph of an illustration of the Will Rogers Equestrian Center. The illustration shows a large sprawling center with separate buildings. Below the illustration are the words, "Proposed Will Rogers Equestrian Center, For The City of Fort Worth. Hahnfeld Associates, Architects/Planners".
Date: unknown
Creator: W.D. Smith, Inc. Commercial Photography
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Billy Bob's Texas in the Fort Worth Stockyards

Photograph of Billy Bob's Texas in the Fort Worth Stockyards. There is a large marquee on the front of the building that reads, "TONIGHT, Texas Pride Plus Jerry Max Lane and Cowtown, Thurs April 30 John Anderson, Tickets to all shows available at front door". Framing the entrance are six flags flying on flagpoles.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Sculpture by Electra Waggoner Biggs titled "Into the Sunset"

Photograph is of Electra Waggoner Biggs' "Into the Sunset" sculpture depicting Will Rogers on his horse, Soapsuds. The sculpture was created in 1939 and is located in front of the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Champion Bull, The Best Bet Sale

Photograph of a champion Hereford bull with horns and wearing a harness. Standing behind the bull are two men in suits and ties, both wearing cowboy hats. One man is holding the bull's harness and the other is holding a banner that reads, "Champion Bull, The Best Bet Sale, Wichita Fallls, Texas 1958".
Date: 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Champion Female, Blue Grass Hereford Show, 1950

Photograph of a Champion Hereford female wearing a harness. Standing behind the cow are two men in suits and ties, one wearing a cowboy hat and one a regular hat. One man is holding the harness and the other is holding a banner that reads, "Champion Female Blue Grass Hereford Show 1950". Behind the cow and men is a group of several men and a few women.
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Champion Bull, South Texas Hereford Association, 1958

Photograph of a large Hereford bull with a banner on it's back that reads, "Champion Bull South Texas Hereford Association 1958". Standing behind the bull are six men, four wearing suits, three wearing ties and all wearing cowboy hats.
Date: 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Corral of Champion Hereford Steers

Photograph of a corral full of Hereford steers facing and eating from a trough. Standing in the corral are three elderly cowboys, one in suspenders and tie. Nailed to a fence post are two signs that read, "Foster Conger, Sterling City." and "Champion Pen of 20 Steers". In the background are more cowboys, corrals and cows.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Champion Polled Hereford Bull

Photograph of a Champion Polled Hereford Bull wearing a harness. Standing behind the bull, left to right, is Orville Sweet, John Salmon, Lou Salmon, Dr. Harlan Ritchie, Jim Demuth, Don Jobes, Lynn Storm, Glen Klippenstein, Kirk Pendleton, Lloyd Arnett and Don Reynolds. Seven out of the nine men are wearing cowboy hats and all except one are wearing suits and ties. Mr. Reynolds is holding a plaque and Mr. Storm is holding a banner on the bull's back that reads, "National Polled Hereford Show and Sale, American Polled Hereford Association, Houston, Texas". In the background is a backdrop that says, "46th National Polled Hereford Show, Houston".
Date: 1969
Creator: Johnny Johnston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, 1969

Photograph of a Champion Polled Hereford Female wearing a harness. Standing behind the cow, left to right, is Howard Phillips, Gail Long, Jonothan Fox, Henry Tilford, Lynn Storm, Verne Fuvall, and Jack Phillipps. Five of the men wear cowboy hats, five wear suits and neckties and two wear jackets. Mr. Fuvall is holding a plaque and Mr. Storm is holding a banner on the cow's back that reads, "Champion Female 46th National Polled Hereford Show and Sale, American Polled Hereford Association, Houston, Texas February 20-21-22, 1969'. In the background is a backdrop with the words, "National Polled Hereford Show" on it.
Date: 1969
Creator: Johnny Johnston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, 1969

Photograph of a champion Hereford in a harness. Two men in suits, ties, and glasses stand behind the cow, as does a young woman in a sash and a young boy holding the harness. All of them wearing cowboy hats, one man holds a large trophy and a banner and the girl holds a small trophy. In the background is a backdrop that reads, "Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo 1969".
Date: 1969
Creator: American Hereford Association
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Champion Hereford Heifer, Open Show

Photograph of a Champion Hereford Heifer wearing a harness. Standing behind the heifer is Bud Snidow in a suit, tie and hat holding a trophy, Kim Box wearing a tiara on her cowboy hat and a sash, and John Schlickau in a cowboy hat. In the background is a backdrop that reads, "Fort Worth Fat Stock Show".
Date: 1969
Creator: Johnny Johnston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Champion Polled Hereford Bull, Open Show

Photograph of a Champion Polled Hereford bull wearing a harness. In the background is a backdrop that reads, "Fort Worth Fat Stock Show". Standing behind the bull, from left to right, is Lynn Storm, Bruce Purdy, Sam Wells, Susan Rheman, Bill Wolfe, and Jim Nicholson. Everybody except Mr. Purdy is wearing a cowboy hat and three of the men are wearing suits and ties. Ms. Rheman is holding a ribbon and a banner on the steer's back reads, "Fat Stock Show, Standard of Perfection American Polled Hereford Association Fort Worth Texas". In the background is a backdrop that reads, "Fort Worth Fat Stock Show".
Date: 1969
Creator: Johnny Johnston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Champion Hereford Steer, Open Show

Photograph of a Champion Hereford steer wearing a harness. Standing behind the steer, from left to right, is Kim Box holding a ribbon and wearing a sash and a tiara on her cowgirl hat, Mrs. Roy Largent in a dark dress and sunglasses, and Bill Holloway in a cowboy hat and the number 32 clipped to his pants. In the background is a backdrop that reads, "Fort Worth Fat Stock Show".
Date: 1969
Creator: Johnny Johnston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Champion Hereford Bull, Open Show

Photograph of a Champion Hereford Bull wearing a harness. Standing behind the bull, from left to right, is Leon Turner, Bob Beck, Lee Campbell, Kim Box wearing a tiara on her cowboy hat and holding a ribbon, and Topper Largent. Mr. Turner, Mr. Beck and Mr. Campbell wear suits and ties and the first two wear glasses. In the background is a backdrop that reads, "Fort Worth Fat Stock Show".
Date: 1969
Creator: Johnston, Johnny
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Champion Polled Hereford Female, Open Show

Photograph of a Champion Polled Hereford Female wearing a harness. Standing behind the cow, from left to right, is Orville Sweet, Bruce Purdy, Suel Hill, Lynn Storm holding a banner, Susan Rheman holding a ribbon, and Joe Lewis. All of the men except for Mr. Lewis are wearing suits and ties and all but Bruce Purdy are wearing cowboy hats. The banner reads, "Champion Female 1969 Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show". In the background is a backdrop that reads, "Fort Worth Fat Stock Show".
Date: 1969
Creator: Johnny Johnston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Champion Polled Hereford Steer, Jr. Show

Photograph of a Champion Polled Hereford steer wearing a harness. Standing behind the steer is Charles Talley, Susan Rheman, Jim Harris and Alan Watson. All are wearing cowboy hats and boots. Ms. Rheman and and Mr. Harris are both holding plaques. In the background is a backdrop that reads, "Fort Worth Fat Stock Show".
Date: unknown
Creator: Johnny Johnston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Champion Polled Hereford Heifer, Jr. Show

Photograph of a Champion Polled Hereford Heifer. Standing behind the heifer, from left to right, is Bruce Purdy in a suit and tie, Bell Russell wearing a dress and holding a trophy, Susan Rheman wearing a cowgirl hat and sash, and Billy Tufts in a cowboy hat. In the background is a backdrop that reads, "Forth Worth Fat Stock Show".
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Champion Polled Hereford Bull, Open Show

Photograph of the Champion Polled Hereford Bull. Standing behind the bull, from left to right, is Lynn Storm, Chuck Talley, Susan Rheman, Bruce Purdy, Nancy Reynolds and Don Reynolds. Mr. Storm, Mr. Talley, Ms. Rheman and Mr. Reynolds are wearing cowboy hats. Mrs Reynolds is holding a ribbon and Ms. Rheman is holding a banner that reads, "Reserve Champion Bull 1969, Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show, Standard of Perfection American Polled Hereford Association Fort Worth". In the background is a backdrop that reads, "Forth Worth Fat Stock Show".
Date: 1969
Creator: Johnny Johnston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer, Open Show

Photograph of the Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer wearing a harness. Standing behind the heifer is Bud Saidow in a suit, tie and hat and Kim Box and Wayne Haygood, both wearing cowboy hats. Ms. Box is holding a ribbon, is wearing a sash and a tiara on her hat. In the background is a backdrop that reads, "Fort Worth Fat Stock Show".
Date: unknown
Creator: Johnny Johnston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Champion Polled Hereford Steer, Jr. Show

Photograph of a Champion Polled Hereford steer wearing a harness. Standing behind the steer is Charles Talley, Susan Rheman, Jim Harris and Alan Watson. All are wearing cowboy hats and boots. Ms. Rheman and and Mr. Harris are both holding plaques. In the background is a backdrop that reads, "Fort Worth Fat Stock"
Date: unknown
Creator: Johnny Johnston
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

FFA Branding Exhibit

Photograph of an FFA Branding Exhibit. The back wooden wall of the exhibit reads, "We Brand - Do You?" Below those words are many different cattle brands. In front of the wall are several branding irons, a pile of logs, and a placard that reads, "Palestine FFA".
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

Branding Iron Collection

Photograph of a collection of several different cattle brands and their descriptions covering at least two walls. In front of the wall is a sign that reads, "BRANDING IRON COLLECTION Members and non-members from small and large ranches. Collected as a hobby by Leonard Stiles, Sweeny, Tex., Inspector for Tex. 7 Southwestern Cattle Raisers Assn." On the right side of the frame a man in a cowboy hat points to a brand with a branding iron. On the left side of the frame three men in button -up shirts look on.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History