A seated woman plays a steam calliope during the 1952 Pendleton Round-Up parade. A man, wearing a hat, stands in front of a microphone setup next to the calliope. On the side of the wooden trailer is “The Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon” (negative 10 of 12).
A cowboy rides a bucking bronco at the Pendleton Round-Up in Pendleton, Oregon. The horse is airborne. Crowds watch from the stands in the background. Writing on the right side of the negative reads, "Widow maker, Bill Watts" (negative 1 of 11).
Actor and cowboy Hoot Gibson rides in a buggy around the arena of the Pendleton Round-Up in Pendleton, Oregon. He holds the reins to the horse that pulls the buggy. Crowds watch from the stands in the background. Writing across the top of the negative reads, "Hoot Gibson." Gibson won the title of first all-around cowboy at the 1912 Pendleton Round-Up. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on September 11, 1958 (negative 4 of 11).
An indigenous American man sits in an area of tipi during the 1954 Pendleton Round-Up. He holds a length of rope in both hands while sitting on a bale of hay. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, September 16, 1954 (negative 4 of 9).
Two indigenous American children sit on top of a fence, looking downwards toward an older woman, who holds a bouquet of flowers. The children are wearing dancing regalia, as another young woman, in western wear, smiles (negative 7 of 18).
People wave from the back of an Oregon Journal train in Pendleton, during the Pendleton Round-Up. Attached to the back of the train car is a sign that reads “Oregon Journal Excursion, Let'er Buck Special to Round-Up, Union Pacific” (negative 19 of 24).
Young rider Gloria Rizzo, age 3, at the Pendleton Round-Up. She wears a western hat and shirt, This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 27, 1950 (negative 22 of 24).
An indigenous woman holding a child at the Pendleton Round-Up. She stands in front of an area of tipis, and appears to be combing the child’s hair. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, September 11, 1952 (negative 14 of 14).
An indigenous American man and two children at the Pendleton Round-Up. The trio is in front of a tipi with a small Australian Shepherd dog. The man kneels on one knee and appears to be speaking to the children. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, September 11, 1952 (negative 3 of 14).
An unidentified indigenous American man during the Pendleton Round-Up, standing at the side of an arena holding a set of crutches. He wears a beaded breechcloth and feathered headdress. Spectators can be seen in the bleachers at the far side of the arena (negative 16 of 18).
People at an arena during the Pendleton Round-Up. Several indigenous Americans stand at the edge of the arena, as a line of covered wagons pass by. Spectators can be seen in bleachers in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, September 12, 1952 (negative 4 of 18).
A man, dressed as a rodeo clown, at the Pendleton Round-Up. He sits on a fence with two women in western garb, with one arm over the shoulders of each. The trio is sitting in front of an area of tipis (negative 8 of 10).
Indigenous Americans at the 1952 Pendleton Round-Up parade, on South Main Street. Some are on horseback, while others are walking, wearing beaded regalia and feathered headdresses. Spectators can be seen at either side of the street, over which several flags, and a “Lees Rider” advertisement hang. At the left side of the street is the Rivoli Theatre (negative 1 of 12).
A man riding a bucking bronco at the Pendleton Round-Up. The horse has its hind legs in the air, while the man holds a rope handle attached to its bridle. “RN” can be seen on the man’s leather chap pants, while spectators watch from the far side of the arena (negative 1 of 6).
Two rodeo hands ride their horses among a herd of steers at the Pendleton Round-Up in Pendleton, Oregon. They prepare for bull-dogging events by separating the steers. In the background, the tipis of the Indian Village are visible. Writing on the right side of the negative reads, "9/11/58." This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on September 11, 1958 (negative 6 of 10).
Three indigenous American men stand next to the hood of an automobile during the 1954 Pendleton Round-Up. The trio stands in front of an area of tipi, as a man with braids raises both hands, appearing to be on conversation with the others (negative 2 of 9).
Bronc rider Dell Haverty on Chappo, during the 1954 Pendleton Round-Up. The kicks his hind legs into the air as Haverty holds his left arm outward. An audience can be seen in the distance (negative 2 of 15).
Oran Fore throwing a rope around the neck of a running calf during the 1954 Pendleton Round-Up. The lasso hangs in the air around the neck of the calf, as an audience watches Fore from the sides of the arena (negative 4 of 15).
Jack Spurling riding a bucking bronc during the 1954 Pendleton Round-Up. The horse is jumping into the air as Spurling holds his right arm in the air. An audience watches from a the sides of the arena (negative 5 of 15).
Two men hold a decorative saddle between them during the 1954 Pendleton Round-Up. A horse stands between the pair, as they smile at one another (negative 3 of 12).
Indigenous Americans in regalia at the Pendleton Round-Up. Two men hold drums and wear feathered headdresses, while standing with several young children (negative 14 of 23).
Indigenous American dancers at the Pendleton Round-Up. A adult, wearing a western shirt and chaps, is at the front of the group, with younger boys following. A seated audience can be seen at the edge of the arena, in raised bleachers (negative 16 of 23).
A man riding a bucking bronco at the Pendleton Round-Up. The horse has its hind legs in the air, while the man holds one arm behind him. Spectators watch from the far side of the field. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, September 12, 1952 (negative 2 of 18).
Pendleton Round-Up Queen Leah Conner, holding a bouquet of flowers for an older, seated woman. Conner is wearing beaded regalia and wrapped braids (negative 6 of 10).
Pendleton Round-Up Queen Leah Conner, seated in bleachers and holding a bouquet of flowers. She wears beaded regalia and wrapped braids, while smiling towards Oregon Governor Douglas McKay, who leans against a railing while speaking to Conner. Other spectators can be seen behind Conner. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, September 13, 1952 (negative 2 of 12).
A parade for the 1952 Pendleton Round-Up, proceeding down South Main Street. Steers are pulling covered wagons, followed by majorettes in the distance. Spectators can be seen at either side of the street, over which several flags, and a “Lees Rider” advertisement hang. On the right side of the street is the Temple Hotel (negative 3 of 12).
A man, wearing a fur hat, stands in front of a wagon train during the 1952 Pendleton Round-Up parade. He holds a rope in each hand, attached to rings in the noses two steers. Another man can be seen sitting the seat of the wagon (negative 6 of 12).