Steer Roping Contest 1970
This is a tape recording of the steer roping event at the Happy, Texas, rodeo, including background information supplied by Dr. Charles Townsend and the preliminary auction of the contestants.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Roping Contest Steer
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: 1970
Location: Happy, Texas
Interviewer: Charles Townsend
Length: 3 hours
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Townsend gives background information on the contest and on steer roping,
Auction of the steer ropers,
Invocation,
Steer roping contest.
Tape 1, Side 2: Blank
Tape 2, Side 1: Steer roping contest (continued)
Tape 2, Side 2: Blank
Tape 3, Side 1: Steer roping contest (continued)
Tape 3, Side 2: Blank
Tape 4, Side 1: Steer roping contest (continued)
Tape 4, Side 2: Blank
Tape 5, Side 1: Steer roping contest (continued)
Tape 5, Side 2: Blank
Tape 6, Side 1: Steer roping contest (continued)
Tape 6, Side 2: Blank
Range Dates: 1970
Bulk Dates: 1970
Access Information
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Recording Format Notes:
Transcript:
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