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Cute picture Lara!
Lara
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haha thanks nancy 
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Real-Life Cowgirl Hero Annie Oakley
http://cowboylands.net/blog/2010/08/happy-birthday-to-real-life-cowgirl-hero-annie-oakley/
"Back in the late 1800s, she was hawtness personified–Annie Oakley, sharpshooting superstar, a favorite of Buffalo Bill, Chief Sitting Bull, and European royalty. She was the idol of American youth".
"Phoebe Ann Mosley’s stage name was Annie Oakley, or Miss Oakley, and although inundated with marriage proposals she was happily married to Frank Butler, a fellow sharpshooting star who was man enough to know when he’d met his match. He hung up his holsters to marry her and manage her career, adoring his lady love so much that when she died in 1926 at age 66, he followed her, eighteen days later".
Betty Hutton in Annie get Your Gun, 1950
http://cowboylands.net/blog/2010/08/happy-birthday-to-real-life-cowgirl-hero-annie-oakley/
"Back in the late 1800s, she was hawtness personified–Annie Oakley, sharpshooting superstar, a favorite of Buffalo Bill, Chief Sitting Bull, and European royalty. She was the idol of American youth".
"Phoebe Ann Mosley’s stage name was Annie Oakley, or Miss Oakley, and although inundated with marriage proposals she was happily married to Frank Butler, a fellow sharpshooting star who was man enough to know when he’d met his match. He hung up his holsters to marry her and manage her career, adoring his lady love so much that when she died in 1926 at age 66, he followed her, eighteen days later".
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^That old cowboy looks familiar
Below is Lucille Mulhall (1865-1940). She became the first cowgirl as a teenager, a title given to her by Teddy Roosevelt even though the word "cowgirl" had been used since her birth. Legend has it that Roosevelt told her if she could rope a wolf, he would invite her to his inaugural parade. She did. She earned the title of "Champion Lady Steer Roper of the World", starred in her ranch's wild west show, was married to a cowboy singer briefly in 1908 (Martin Van Bergen).
"Her popularity was due to her skill, the result of perfect timing with her rope, unusual balance on her horse, and her diminutive size and ladylike demeanor. Most important, she was authentic, coming from a genuine ranch background. She was inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1975 and National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 1977."
Below is Lucille Mulhall (1865-1940). She became the first cowgirl as a teenager, a title given to her by Teddy Roosevelt even though the word "cowgirl" had been used since her birth. Legend has it that Roosevelt told her if she could rope a wolf, he would invite her to his inaugural parade. She did. She earned the title of "Champion Lady Steer Roper of the World", starred in her ranch's wild west show, was married to a cowboy singer briefly in 1908 (Martin Van Bergen).
"Her popularity was due to her skill, the result of perfect timing with her rope, unusual balance on her horse, and her diminutive size and ladylike demeanor. Most important, she was authentic, coming from a genuine ranch background. She was inducted into the Rodeo Hall of Fame in 1975 and National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 1977."
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^ What a great video find and Lucille song!
Kitty Canutt, stage name Kitty Wilks (born Katherine Derre 1899-1988), was a professional bronc rider, and the All-Around Champion Cowgirl at the 1916 Pendleton Round-Up in Pendleton, Oregon, for her bucking horse and relay race events. She was known as the "Diamond Girl" or "Diamond Kitty" because she had a diamond set in her front tooth. She would occasionally remove and pawn the diamond when she needed contest entry money.
Kitty, cowgirl from Oregon, wrote a book which was reviewed by a cowgirl in Arizona and a cowgirl in Maine and they all became friends and posed for the colortone photo below (their names are below their pics). The cowboy in the last picture is her husband, Yakima. I can't close up this space between type and photos so scroll down to see all photos.
Kitty Canutt, stage name Kitty Wilks (born Katherine Derre 1899-1988), was a professional bronc rider, and the All-Around Champion Cowgirl at the 1916 Pendleton Round-Up in Pendleton, Oregon, for her bucking horse and relay race events. She was known as the "Diamond Girl" or "Diamond Kitty" because she had a diamond set in her front tooth. She would occasionally remove and pawn the diamond when she needed contest entry money.
Kitty, cowgirl from Oregon, wrote a book which was reviewed by a cowgirl in Arizona and a cowgirl in Maine and they all became friends and posed for the colortone photo below (their names are below their pics). The cowboy in the last picture is her husband, Yakima. I can't close up this space between type and photos so scroll down to see all photos.
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Kitty is the only one in the picture, with her mouth closed...maybe the diamond is at the pawn shop?
Unknown Cowgirl Jumping A Horse Over A Car
"Not much is known about this photo. It was taken in 1931 and shows a cowgirl jumping a horse over a convertible car with four men inside. If you look closely, it's a bit amusing: The horse seems to be the only one with a calm expression".
Unknown Cowgirl Jumping A Horse Over A Car
"Not much is known about this photo. It was taken in 1931 and shows a cowgirl jumping a horse over a convertible car with four men inside. If you look closely, it's a bit amusing: The horse seems to be the only one with a calm expression".
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Love these cowgirl posts!
here's my favorite-
Annie Oakley was a renowned markswoman and star who worked for years with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
here's my favorite-
Annie Oakley was a renowned markswoman and star who worked for years with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
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wow! no wonder they called her "Little Sure-Shot"
(she'd never get away with that today)
(she'd never get away with that today)
Two John Wayne Notables
Having just finished a scene in which Bruce Dern shoots Wayne in the back, Wayne said to Dern, "They're gonna hate you for that!" (meaning the fans. They did. Dern was unpopular after that movie premiered).
Notable fisticuffs between William Holden and Wayne, Holden played a Doctor, whom Wayne scorned, always calling him "croaker". The ensuing fistfight resulted in Holden beating the hell pout of Wayne! imp
Having just finished a scene in which Bruce Dern shoots Wayne in the back, Wayne said to Dern, "They're gonna hate you for that!" (meaning the fans. They did. Dern was unpopular after that movie premiered).
Notable fisticuffs between William Holden and Wayne, Holden played a Doctor, whom Wayne scorned, always calling him "croaker". The ensuing fistfight resulted in Holden beating the hell pout of Wayne! imp
Lara
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Good one!…never heard of Arizona Annie.
I'll post a cowboy, but first a little pin-up message from the cowgirls:
I'll post a cowboy, but first a little pin-up message from the cowgirls:
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Five Cowgirls Who Changed History
by Karen Braschayko
"At the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, you can learn about cowgirls who were famous and those who were not so famous. Even if you know their names, it’s a chance to discover more and see how their story fits into the chronicle of history.
Here are five cowgirls who captured my imagination and made me want to learn more about the West from a female point of view".
http://www.equitrekking.com/articles/entry/five_cowgirls_who_changed_history/
Annie Oakley in 1922 with a gun Buffalo Bill gave her. From Library of Congress.
by Karen Braschayko
"At the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, you can learn about cowgirls who were famous and those who were not so famous. Even if you know their names, it’s a chance to discover more and see how their story fits into the chronicle of history.
Here are five cowgirls who captured my imagination and made me want to learn more about the West from a female point of view".
http://www.equitrekking.com/articles/entry/five_cowgirls_who_changed_history/
Annie Oakley in 1922 with a gun Buffalo Bill gave her. From Library of Congress.
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Buffalo Bill Cody
Top photos show Buffalo Bill art by James Bama called "4th of July"
and Buffalo Bill flanked by Pawnee indians on his right and Lakota on his left.
Bottom photo is of Buffalo Bill sharpshooting while riding in 1907.
Top photos show Buffalo Bill art by James Bama called "4th of July"
and Buffalo Bill flanked by Pawnee indians on his right and Lakota on his left.
Bottom photo is of Buffalo Bill sharpshooting while riding in 1907.