[Photograph of Sheering Sheep]

Photograph of a man in a cowboy hat sheering a sheep at the 2011 Western Heritage Day at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. A group of children in green t-shirts gather around the platform to which the sheep is tethered to watch the man. A wooden arch bridge is visible in the background.
Date: 2011
Creator: Maynard, Shannon Collins
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Children Frolicking]

Photograph of children in red t-shirts dancing in a patch of grass at the 2011 Western Heritage Day. A line of children and adults are shown waiting for a performance on stage. Larry Fink can be seen with a camera in the background.
Date: 2011
Creator: Maynard, Shannon Collins
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Alice Specht and Children at Western Heritage Day]

Alice Specht talking to children about the chuck wagon at the 2012 Western Heritage Day at the Hardin-Simmons University campus in Abilene, Texas.
Date: 2012
Creator: Maynard, Shannon Collins
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Gary Stephenson, black hat, with Donkeys in white hats at Western Heritage Day]

Photograph of Gary Stephenson, wearing suspenders and a cowboy hat, posed holding the halters of two donkeys at the 2012 Western Heritage Day. The donkeys wear straw hats and shirts with ties. A white trailer can be seen in the background.
Date: 2012
Creator: Maynard, Shannon Collins
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Six White Horses]

Photograph of six white horses tied to a trailer at the 2012 Western Heritage Day at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: 2012
Creator: Maynard, Shannon Collins
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Weaving at Western Heritage Day]

Photograph of a man weaving on a loom at the 2011 Western Heritage Day. Children can be seen standing around the man for a closer look as well as in the background participating in other activities.
Date: 2011
Creator: Maynard, Shannon Collins
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Donkey in a Hat]

Photograph of a crowd surrounding a donkey in a straw hat at the 2012 Western Heritage Day at Hardin-Simmons University. Children can be seen reaching out to pet the donkey.
Date: 2012
Creator: Maynard, Shannon Collins
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Children Eating Beans and Biscuits]

Photograph of a group of children eating beans and biscuits out of small cups under the shade of a tree at the 2011 Western Heritage Day. A green and red chuck wagon can be seen in the background.
Date: 2011
Creator: Maynard, Shannon Collins
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Chicken Dance]

Photograph of children participating in the “Chicken Dance” at the 2011 Western Heritage Day celebration at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. The group of dancers are circled around a young woman in a striped tank top who is leading the dance. Richardson Library can be seen in the background.
Date: 2011
Creator: Maynard, Shannon Collins
System: The Portal to Texas History

Western Heritage Day Chuck Wagon Breakfast Gary Fraser and Gary Stephenson Style

Photograph of a chuck wagon-style breakfast of eggs, sausage, bacon, salsa, and jalapeños, all prepared in a cast iron pan. Made for the 2011 Western Heritage Day at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas.
Date: 2011
Creator: Maynard, Shannon Collins
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Gary Stephenson and Blue Garcia at Chuck Wagon Breakfast Burritos at Western Heritage Day]

Photograph of Gary Stephenson serving Blue Garcia a chuck wagon-style breakfast taco out of a cast iron pan at the 2011 Western Heritage Day. A recreation chuck wagon can be seen in the background.
Date: 2011
Creator: Maynard, Shannon Collins
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Cowboy Singers]

Photograph of three men singing and playing instruments for a crowd of children at Western Heritage Day in 2012. From left to right, the men play guitar, bass, and mandolin (Jim Jones).
Date: 2012
Creator: Maynard, Shannon Collins
System: The Portal to Texas History