A female contestant and her burro on a gravel road compete in the first annual "Bur-rodeo" race, a feature of the "Boom Days" festivities in Leadville, Colorado. The woman has on shorts, a sleeveless top with number "A&T 52" on it, running shoes and ankle socks. A rope around her waist connects her to the burro's rein. The burro is saddled with miner's gear, including a canteen, gold pan, and a sign "1st National Bank ... City."
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 22 x 16 cm. (6 x 8 1/2 in.)
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Related Material
Image File: ZZR710000435
Notes
"Bur-rodeo, 1st annual event in Leadville, N Jl 14, 1969 p 5"-- Handwritten on back of photoprint.; Formerly F23697.; Photo taken July 13, 1969.; Photographer's stamp on back of photoprint.; R7100004356
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