Rubberless Parade

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20049198

Description

The Rubberless Parade is being held in Abilene, Texas, proving that West Texans still love their horses. There is never a gathering without their "Mounties". More the 500 horseback riders are taking part in the parade. Pictured on his horse is cattleman Jim Elpen Mr. Elpen is wearing a cowboy hat, button-up shirt, trousers, and chaps. There is another man on horseback in the background.

Archival Date

1942-08-15

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1320

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Elpen, Jim; Rubberless Parade; Parades; Horses; Horseback riding; Chaps; Rope; Automobiles; Crowds; Downtown Abilene