Will Rogers Range Riders

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20062618

Description

The Will Rogers Range Riders are traveling by a special train from West Texas to the capital, Austin, Texas. They are set to perform in Governor Beauford Jester's inaugural ceremonies. Ordering dinner in the dining car, left to right, are Virgil Reagor and Gene Chapman, both of Amarillo, Texas. They are dressed in dark collared shirts, neckties, and cowboy hats. In total, 90 horses and 150 riders are traveling aboard the train.

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

Reagor, Virgil; Chapman, Gene; Will Rogers Range Riders; Railroad trains; Dining Cars; Neckties; Jester, Beauford (Gov.); Railroad travel