Frank L. Davis Collection
Scope and Contents
This collection contains six photographic postcards of rodeo events. Five of the postcards were photographed by Ralph R. Doubleday, while the sixth one’s photographer is not identified. Rodeo contestants represented include Leonard Womack, Charlie Johnson, Lee Robinson, Frank Smith, and J. W. Harris.
Dates
- 1923 - 1925
Creator
- Davis, Frank L. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The Frank L. Davis Collection has no restrictions and is available for research. If you are interested in researching the materials, please contact the Dickinson Research Center to make an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use
The Frank L. Davis Collection is the property of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Materials, even if owned by the NCWHM, may be protected under third party copyright. It is the patron’s responsibility to research and secure any such additional copyright and pay any required fees or royalties. It is not the intention of the NCWHM to impede upon any third party rights, and the NCWHM cannot be held responsible if the patron is involved in legal action due to violation of third party copyright claims.
Biographical / Historical
Rodeo photography has been popular since the early days of the sport and is one of the primary forms of documenting the events, history, and evolution of rodeo.
Extent
0.08 Linear Feet (1 folder (small collection) )
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection includes six photographic postcards, most by Ralph R. Doubleday, of rodeo contestants such as Leonard Womack, Charlie Johnson, Lee Robinson, Frank Smith, and J. W. Harris.
Processing Information
The Frank L. Davis Collection was donated to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in 1989 by Frank L. Davis.
- Bulldogging Subject Source: Local sources
- Doubleday, Ralph R. (Ralph Russell), 1881-1958
- Harris, J. W.
- Johnson, Charlie
- Robinson, Lee, 1891-1927
- Rodeo Subject Source: Local sources
- Smith, Frank
- Steer riding Subject Source: Local sources
- Womach, Leonard
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2013
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the NCWHM Special Collections at Dickinson Research Center Repository
1700 Northeast 63rd Street
Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73111 United States
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