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This photograph shows the Emmett and Clara Roberts' family. This legendary rodeo family from Strong City, Kansas were the founders of the Flint Hills Rodeo. The oldest consecutive rodeo in Kansas. The family were know for their world championships from bronco riding to bull riding. The individuals have been identified from left to right as follows: Ken Roberts, Gerald Roberts, Cliff Roberts, Howard, Emmett Chester Roberts, Clara Roberts Marjorie Roberts, and Gloria Roberts.
Date: Between 1939 and 1949
Item Number: 532324
Call Number: Acc# 1996/199.01/Marie Mildward #5
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 532324
Collections - Photograph
Community Life - Events and Celebrations - Rodeos
Community Life - Recreation and Sports - Sports - Rodeo
Date - 1930s
Date - 1940s
Home and Family - Families
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Photograph
Places - Cities and towns - Strong City
Places - Counties - Chase
Places - Regions - Flint Hills
Type of Material - Photographs
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