WKY News Can

F2013.134.1.00079

Description: Black and white news footage. (2/6/1958) "Jim Shoulders Series #1-2-3-4-5." Silent footage of world champion all-around rodeo cowboy, Jim Shoulders, riding on horses, trophies, belt buckle, and saddle. First interview, in house, Shoulders seated on floor. He explains how bulls and horses are chosen for rodeo performers, costs and fees of participating in rodeos, and experience of not winning rodeo events. Silent footage of Shoulders riding on horse, driving cattle. He discusses the dangers of the rodeo business, insurance available for rodeo performers through Rodeo Cowboy Association, getting life insurance as a rodeo performer, and safety precautions taken by rodeo officials, including keeping an ambulance on hand. More silent footage of Shoulders herding cattle on horse. Third Interview. Shoulders explains that practice isn't necessary for bare back broncho riding, the increase of competition in rodeo profession, and how rodeo performers are judged. Silent footage of more cattle-herding. Fourth interview. Shoulders talks about his specialty, bull-riding, how to win prize money, his experience with bulls turning on him, rodeo clowns, how his family feels about his profession. Fifth interview. Shoulders reveals future plans to slow down and spend more time at home, explains how the rodeo profession has been good for him, and offers advice for young people who desire to purse rodeo careers. Silent footage of Shoulders and his wife and child on horseback.

Creator: WKY News
MARC Geographic Areas: Oklahoma (oku); United States (xxu)
Extent (quantity/size): 11min 53sec
Media: 16 mm film; Moving Images
AVI 1920 x 1080 29.97 FRAMES PER SECOND
Subjects: Bull riding / Competition / Life insurance / News / Rodeo animals / Rodeo Cowboys Association (United States) / Rodeo performers--United States / Rodeo riders / Rodeos--United States

To inquire about licensing or purchasing a high resolution digital file contact the Oklahoma Historical Society Film Archives:
https://www.okhistory.org/research/film