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1. "War Bonnet" tries to dismount Gage “War Bonnet” tries to dismount Gage Rodeos; Broncos; Cowboys; Spectators; George Gage, from a long-time Ellensburg Rodeo family, shows good form while riding War Bonnet.
2. "Dogging" “Dogging” Rodeos; Cattle; Cowboys; Falling; Horseback riding; Horses; Spectators; Dave Campbell prepares to bring down a steer at the 1949 Ellensburg Rodeo
3. #3 Strikes Again #3 Strikes Again Rodeos; Falling; Bulls; Cowboys; Spectators; Cotton Barnett hits the dirt while attempting to ride #3. Notes- Cotton Barnett off #3 Ellensburg ’47 DeVere
4. 1920s style cowboy in all his finery 1920s style cowboy in all his finery Rodeos; Cowboys; Carts & wagons; An unknown cowboy poses by a hay wagon in this early 1920s photo. Today’s modern cowboy still wears boots, jeans, hat, scarf, and long sleeved shirt as their dress of choice, although the style is a...
5. 1940 Royal Court candidates 1940 Royal Court candidates Rodeos; Awards; Cowgirls; Horseback riding Nine young women pose in 1940 as the Ellensburg Rodeo Royal Court candidates. Evelyn Mellergaard, second from left, was selected a Queen of the Rodeo. Of the nine women, three were chosen as Princesses....
6. 1941 Indian scene 1941 Indian scene Rodeos; Indigenous peoples; Premieres; Horseback riding; Horses; The Yakama Indians ride down the west side of Craig’s Hill in all their fine regalia at the start of the Labor Day rodeo in Ellensburg. This traditional ride down the slopes of Craig’s Hill still occurs...
7. A "Tin Lizzy" view from Craig's Hill A “Tin Lizzy” view from Craig’s Hill Rodeos; Broncos; Cowboys; Spectators; Fans view this precarious ride from their cars atop Craig’s Hill. This rider on the large black horse perches a bit forward as he balances during his saddle bronc ride. During the early Ellensburg rodeo...
8. A beautiful day to ride A beautiful day to ride Rodeos; Indigenous peoples; Horses; Young adults; Beads; Two young Yakama Indian men sit proudly atop their mounts. The fine embroidery and bead work on their vests were made by the Indian women. At the beginning of each Ellensburg Rodeo day, the mounted Yakama...
9. A day at the Ellensburg Rodeo parade A day at the Ellensburg Rodeo parade Rodeos; Parades & processions; Indigenous peoples; Children; Costumes; Looking north on Pearl Street at the intersection of 3rd Avenue, a group of Yakama Indian youth can be seen in the foreground during the Ellensburg Rodeo Parade. The young people are followed by more Indians...
10. A fine day for a parade A fine day for a parade Rodeos; Parades & processions; Indigenous peoples; Children; Stagecoaches; Carts & wagons; Viewing the Ellensburg Rodeo parade from above Pearl Street, Yakama Indian children walk in groups dressed in authentic Indian clothes. The children are followed by horse-pulled wagons, stage coaches and...
11. A little rodeo wave A little rodeo wave Rodeos; Cowgirls; Cowboy hats; Horses; Men and women alike have historically had a role in the Ellensburg Rodeo. Whether it be the royal court, racing, trick riding and roping, or bronc riding, women have actively participated.
12. A load of logs A load of logs Rodeos; Parades & processions; Lumber industry; Carts & wagons; Hardware stores Representing the logging and lumber industry interests, loggers from the Northern Kittitas County logging camps parade through the streets with large logs on a horse pulled wagon. The lumber industry has...
13. A parade of Yakama Indians A parade of Yakama Indians Rodeos; Parades & processions; Indigenous peoples; Costumes; Visiting Yakama Indians walk proudly in the annual Ellensburg Rodeo parade dressed in full Indian regalia. A portion of the parade route is along Pearl Street and crowds line both sides of the street....
14. A proud steed A proud steed Rodeos; Cowboys; Horses; Ellensburg Rodeo board member Joe McManamy sits tall on his horse outside his homeplace northwest of Ellensburg. Joe served on the rodeo board and as past president, on the Ellensburg Rodeo posse, county...
15. A sudden stop A sudden stop Rodeos; Horses; Broncos; Automobiles; Hills; Cowboys This large black saddle bronc horse comes to a sudden stop in an effort to throw the rider during the Ellensburg Rodeo event. A view of parked automobiles on the top of Craig's Hill and Indian trail are...
16. A windy ride A windy ride Rodeos; Indigenous peoples; Parades & processions; Clothing & dress; Headdresses The visiting Yakima Indians have always participated in the annual Ellensburg Rodeo Parade. These men dressed in full Indian regalia wearing eagle feather head-dresses and carrying feather-adorned spears...
17. Aerial view of Kittitas County Fairgrounds Aerial view of Kittitas County Fairgrounds Rodeos; Aerial photographs; Aerial views; Fairs; Sports & recreation facilities; Buildings A photograph taken from an airplane looking north over the edge of Craig's Hill at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds. Vista House sits on the bluff above the fairgrounds. Indian village on left next to Memorial...
18. Aerial view of Kittitas County Fairgrounds and rodeo arena Aerial view of Kittitas County Fairgrounds and rodeo arena Rodeos; Aerial photographs; Aerial views; Fairs; Exhibition buildings; Sports & recreation facilities A panoramic view of the entire Kittitas County Fairgrounds and Ellensburg Rodeo arena can be seen from this aerial view looking southeast over the top of Craig's Hill. The Indian village at the lower right...
19. All tied up All tied up Rodeos; Cattle; Roping; Cowboys; A cowboy holds his hands up signaling time during his calf roping event at the Ellensburg Rodeo. The calf roping event requires speed and accuracy of the cowboy and his horse to bring the frightened calf...
20. And the dust stirs And the dust stirs Rodeos; Broncos; Cowboys; Riding; Rodeo pickup men ride behind this saddle bronc rider as he balances with hat in hand. The job of the pickup men is to safely get the rider off his mount at the end of the ride. In the event the ride ends...
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