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The article reviews the exhibition "Black Cowboys: An American Story" at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma through January 2, 2024.

The article focuses on John Reeves Abernathy, Oklahoma Territory cowboy, who was popular for hunting down a wolf by hand. The author mentions that he discovered his unique skill at the age of 15 when he pushed his right hand into the mouth of a large wolf. It is noted that Abernathy arranged a private wolf hunt for former President Theodore Roosevelt, which resulted in a long friendship with the president and an appointment as U.S. marshal for the Western District of Oklahoma in 1906. INSET: FIGHT OF HIS LIFE.

The article profiles Ryan Dirteater, a Cherokee Indian bull rider of Professional Bull Riders (PBR) from Oklahoma. He is currently ranked second bull rider in the world. In June 2008, Dirteater rode at a Built Ford Tough Series event for the very first time in Dallas, Texas. According to the author, a few weeks ago, Dirteater was back in Dallas when he won the first BFTS event of his career.

The article focuses on the legacy of Will Rogers, the late movie actor, newspaper columnist, magazine writer, radio commentator, stage performer and cowboy known as Oklahoma's favorite son. A description of the impact of Rogers as a celebrity is presented. It provides an overview of the charitable efforts of Rogers. It discusses how Rogers impacted policy and votes in the U.S. Congress.

The article offers information on the most thrilling, unique and memorable rodeos that the state of Oklahoma has to offer for 2008. Among these are the International Finals Rodeo for highest-ranked cowboys held at the State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City from January 17 to 19, the 72nd Will Rogers Memorial Rodeo at the American Legion Rodeo Arena in Vinita from August 27 to 30, and the Wrangler Timed Event Championship at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie from March 7 to 9.

The article focuses on the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. The mystique of the West evokes images of cowboys on horseback, trails of dust in their wake. This version of the cowboy mystique--rugged, Caucasian, decidedly masculine, definitely the stuff of romance--is well represented at the museum. In the years since its inception, the museum has become a world-class facility with annual attendance in excess of 200,000 visitors. It is considered among the top four or five major western art and heritage facilities in the nation. It requires approximately $9 million per year to run the museum.

Focuses on the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center in Persimmon Hill, Oklahoma. Reason for capitalizing the C in Cowboy; Changes in the image of a Cowboy; History of the Hall of Fame; Management of the establishment.

An introduction to the issue, which focuses upon the theme of cowboys and Native Americans, is presented. Various reports within the issue are also offered on topics including powwows, stagecoach routes through Oklahoma and Robbers Cave State Park.

Features cowboy towns in the United States. Details on the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Description of the Cody Nite Rodeo at Cody, Wyoming; Information on the Range Riders Museum in Miles City, Montana.

The article focuses on Oklahoma State Cowboys, the wrestling team of Oklahoma State University (O. S. U.) which is considered as one of the most successful teams for college wrestling. It mentions that Stillwater, Oklahoma is the home of the team, wherein its citizens believe that wrestling could provide more than just a simple recreation wherein two wrestlers are fighting. It states that 27 titles were obtained by O. S. U., since National Collegiate Athletic Association (N. C .A. A.) started to identify the national wrestling champions. It says that coach Tommy Chesbro of O. S. U. began to recruit wrestlers from the schools in California and Virginia. Moreover, it adds that when a particular wrestler had won in Stillwater, Oklahoma he instantly become a campus hero.

The article presents the author's experience in three states of the U.S. where he visited. At the entrance of almost every town the tourist is greeted with a welcome sign, the name of the town, the population, and the speed limit. In Colorado, the author was greeted by a cowboy with a southern accent who was glad to see a New York car, because he was born and raised in Brooklyn and it was his home town for thirty years. In the State of Kansas men sit on the curb for hours and just look. In Elk City, Oklahoma, while the author was waiting to meet Dr. Shadid, of the Community Hospital, a youngster led his granddad in.

The article features cowboy Jim Shoulders who had encountered lots of injuries in rodeo riding. It states that his career of being a cowboy caused him two broken collarbones, two broken arms, and two broken ankles. It mentions that Shoulders was more concerned on the lack of money guaranteed in rodeo riding than the physical dangers it offered. It adds that when Shoulders retires as a cowboy, he will focus on managing his ranch in Henryetta, Oklahoma.

The article discusses day trips for cowboys in the Texas and Oklahoma area including Throckmorton, Texas, Bandera, Texas, and Goodwell, Oklahoma, and offers recommendations for museums, views and parks.

This article features the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The museum aims to preserve and interpret the evolving history and cultures of the U.S. West for the education and enrichment of its diverse audiences. It also includes the American Cowboy Gallery, the American Rodeo Gallery, and the Joe Grandee Museum of the Frontier West. The focal point of the museum is the End of the Trail sculpture by James Earle Fraser.

The author talks about cowboys in Oklahoma. He describes a giant cowboy he used to see outside Phillips 66. He discusses the dangers of being a cowboy and how cowboys are obsessed about the rodeo. He also describes what kind of reputation cowboys have in Oklahoma. He claims that all Oklahomans are, or want to be, cowboys.

Offers information on the National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Renovation plan for the center.

The article presents the author's view regarding the attitudes of cowboy of putting a grease in the handle of a pickup at the cafe in Oklahoma.

The article focuses on the Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma. The museum features a collection of documents related to actor and cowboy William Penn Adair Rogers. Some of the documents in the collection include manuscripts, private letters and photographs. The museum was erected on the planned retirement home site of Rogers in 1938. The museum hosts the annual events, Will Rogers-Wiley Post Fly-in Weekend and the Will Rogers Days.

A personal narrative is presented which discusses the author's experience in staying with a 21st-century cowboys in Oklahoma.

The article features the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), a nonprofit organization based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma committed to the growth and promotion of the sport of reining. According to executive director Dan Wall, reining developed from old cowboy maneuvers on the ranch that later developed as a judged event to display the athletic ability of a ranch-type horse. Among the annual events sponsored by NRHA in Oklahoma City are the NRHA Derby from June 23 to 28, 2008 and the NRHA Futurity from November 27 to December 6.

The article presents information on the U.S. National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma. The author notes that there are 27 distinct areas in and around the main building and that one could spend a full day exploring the museum's offerings. He comments specifically on the James Earle Fraser sculpture, "The End of the Trail," and the Weitzenhoffer Fine Arms Gallery collection of American firearms.

The article offers information on the Chuck Wagon Gathering & Children's Cowboy Festival to be held at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 26 and 27, 2007. According to Lynda Haller, director of museum events, the festival is about enjoying the flavor of the West without commercialism. Foods that will be available at the event include sourdough biscuits, beef stew, baked beans and peach cobbler.

The article offers information on the thirty-seventh annual International Finals Rodeo to be held in Oklahoma. The International Professional Rodeo Association's (IPRA) top fifteen cowboys and cowgirls will compete at the three-day event. Prizes for this year's event will amount to $250,000. A comment from Annetta Abbott, director of marketing for the IPRA, is presented.

Focuses on the successful operations of Miller Bothers, training school for many cowboy actors, during the 101 Ranch Wild West Show in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Services of 101 Ranch for Western movies; Accreditation of its famous cowboy actors in the 101 Ranch origination; Construction of arenas for cow ponies and any riding events.

Highlights the achievements of cowboy ropers, Clay Smith and Jake Smith of Broken Bow lake, Oklahoma. Events participated by the brothers in the year 2002; Snippets of the interview with Jay Leno at 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,' in 1998.

Highlights the annual Cowboy Trade Day in Claremore, Oklahoma. Founder of the event; Display of cowboy collectibles; Number of visitors and vendors attended.