Author: theactivehistorian
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Breaking Trail: Leonard Stroud
Leonard Stroud was born in Monkstown, Texas on December 1, 1893. He was the son of Leona and William Stroud. Leonard competed in saddle and bareback riding, steer roping, bulldogging, trick riding, and trick roping. He was most well-known for his trick riding and trick roping skills. From 1915-1925, Leonard Stroud “was…
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Breaking Trail: Alice Greenough
“But the excitement of the rodeos, the crowds and the thrill of jolting around on a tough horse get into your blood and I guess you just can’t stay away, even if you wanted to.” -Alice Greenough “A Candid Talk With — A Cowgirl…” The Daily News and Intelligencer (Mexico,…
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Breaking Trail: Katherine “Kitty” Wilkes
Katherine “Kitty” Derre was born in New York on July 15, 1899. She was the daughter of Maryann and D.E. Derre. Katherine was a talented bronc rider and had a knack for breaking horses. She would ride them to submission and if she was bucked off she’d hop right back…
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Pawnee Bill’s Historic Ranch, Mansion, & Museum: Pawnee, OK
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another Museum Adventure! Today, I want to tell you about Pawnee Bill’s historic ranch, mansion, and museum in Pawnee, Oklahoma. First, a little background as to why I wanted to visit this place so badly. I started studying the history of entertainment in the American…
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