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This photograph shows four generations of the 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: Ken Roberts holding daughter Betty, Ella Foster Roberts, E.C. Roberts, Gerald Roberts with his daughter Lala, in Strong City, Kansas.
Date: Between 1940 and 1949
Item Number: 532327
Call Number: Acc# 1996/199.01/Marie Mildward #4
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 532327
Collections - Photograph
Community Life - Events and Celebrations - Rodeos
Community Life - Recreation and Sports - Sports - Rodeo
Date - 1940s
Home and Family - Families
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Photograph
People - Children
Places - Cities and towns - Strong City
Places - Counties - Chase
Type of Material - Photographs
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