Will Rogers Range Riders

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20062615

Description

The Will Rogers Range Riders are traveling from West Texas to Austin, Texas. Pictured in the horse car of a train are John R. Wigging and "Rajah." Mr. Wigging is the vice president of the Range Riders. He is dressed in a cowboy hat, collared shirt, and trousers. Rajah is a fine white walking horse that Beauford Jester will ride during opening ceremonies. Mr. Wigging is petting Rajah during a layover in Fort Worth, Texas.

Archival Date

1947-01-20

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1918

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Wigging, John R.; Rajah; Will Rogers Range Riders; Railroad trains; Horse Cars; Stock Cars (Rail); Cowboys; Horses