Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20038605

Description

Fort Worth, Texas is preparing to host the 1945 Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show at Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum. One of the main events will be the world championship rodeo. George Orum, the musical director for the rodeo, will blend a medley of typical Texas tunes as the musical arrangement. Some of the songs included will be El Rancho Grande, Build a Big Fence Around Texas, Don't Fence Me In, Boots and Saddle, and Another Mile. Mr. Orum is shown standing against a wall, dressed in a double breasted suit.

Archival Date

1945-03-01

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-651

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Orum, George; Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show; Musical Directors; Rodeos