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Cowboys
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The American West 
 This site covers the "history and development of the American West, from the Frontier and Pioneer days of the Wild West, to today's Modern West." It includes information and links about: westward expansion; trails; cowboys; Native Americans including Sitting Bull; pioneers; trappers; scouts; gunslingers and outlaws: Doc Holliday, Kit Carson, Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill Hickock, Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Buffalo Bill; ghost towns: Dodge City, Tombstone, O.K. Corral, Virginia City; "and anything of interest or of significance west of the Mississippi River." http://www.americanwest.com/index2.htm Topics: Communities & Groups, United States History Last updated Jun 21, 2000 Buckaroos in Paradise: Ranching Culture in Northern Nevada, 1945-1982
This site explores "the story of life and work on the Ninety-Six Ranch and of its cowboys." Contains audio; video; 2,400 photographs representing ranch life in Northern Nevada's Paradise Valley community (1870-1958); essays on the Buckaroo life and haying, irrigating, and branding; a history of the Ninety-Six Ranch; a bibliography; and a glossary. Searchable by keywords, and browsable by subject and topic. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/buckaroos/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science, Water Last updated Nov 25, 2008 Cowboy Photographer: Erwin E. Smith
This site is a tribute to early 20th century photojournalist Erwin E. Smith, who worked as a cowhand and photographed American cowboy life. Visitors can view an online collection of over 750 photographs that "capture both the rugged realities and the romance of life on the open range." Includes a teaching guide, glossary, and bibliography. From the Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas. http://www.cartermuseum.org/collections/smith/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photography Last updated Jan 8, 2006 Cowboy Poetry at the Bar-D Ranch
Lists poems by well-known authors such as Bret Harte and Joaquin Miller as well as winners of the site's poetry contests. Provides details of cowboy poetry events and links to western event calendars. One featured topic is the Australian cowboy. Submit your own poetry for a chance to become the next "Lariat Laureate." http://www.cowboypoetry.com/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Poetry Last updated May 16, 2001 Cowboys and History in Washington State: Exploring the Highland Historical Loop Drive
This article describes an itinerary for a road trip in eastern Washington state that focuses on "real working cowboys, and a lot of western history." The trip visits cities and towns including Spokane, Republic (formerly Eureka), Molson and Molson ghost town, and Oroville. Includes links to sites for accommodations, dining, and activities. From "a community of independent and alternative travelers and businesses dedicated to sustainable and responsible tourism." http://www.gonomad.com/features/0506/washington_cowboys.html Topics: Communities & Groups Last updated Mar 23, 2006 Cowboys and Presidents
Companion to a "national traveling show [that] will explore the fascinating and ongoing intersection of cowboy culture and presidential politics from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Bush." Features images and commentary on topics such as "Black Hat/White Hat" (cowboys with unsavory and noble reputations), cowboy presidents, cowboys in movies, and cowboy talk (video clips). Also includes a dress-the-president game and a presidential geography activity. From the Autry National Center of the American West. http://www.autrynationalcenter.org/cowboysandpresidents/ Topics: Communities & Groups, The United States Presidency Last updated Feb 5, 2009 Digital Charles J. Belden Photographs
Thirty photographs by Charles Belden from the 1920s and 1930s "depicting ranching, the Pitchfork Ranch [located near Meeteetse, Wyoming], cowboy life, the Belden family and from Belden's trips." Includes brief biographical information. From the American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming. http://ahc.uwyo.edu/onlinecollections/digital/belden/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History Last updated Aug 4, 2004 History Cooks
This site from culinary historian and author Mary Gunderson presents several recipes from her book "The Food Journal of Lewis & Clark," such as "Monticello Muffins" and "Everyday Hominy with Bacon." Includes classroom activities involving plantation, pioneer farm, Oregon Trail, cowboy, and American Indian cooking projects. Also includes food and history links. http://www.historycooks.com/ Topics: Communities & Groups, History, Lesson Plans, Native Americans, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States, United States History Last updated Sep 3, 2008 Independent Lens: The Last Cowboy
Companion website to a documentary that follows the life and struggles of "a real American cowboy" in Porcupine, South Dakota. Features history of Porcupine and the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, an overview of cowboy culture and history in the U.S., an interview with the filmmaker, and links to related resources about cowboys and the American West. http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/lastcowboy/ Topics: Communities & Groups, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jan 10, 2006 Legends of Our Times: Native Ranching and Rodeo Life on the Plains and Plateau
Companion to a traveling exhibition organized by the Canadian Museum of Civilization that "traces the history of Native people as buffalo hunters, horsemen, ranchers, and cowboys, and as entertainers and participants in the sport of rodeo." Includes introductory materials and captioned images of items from the exhibit. From the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. http://www.nmai.si.edu/exhibitions/legends_of_our_time/main.html Topics: Communities & Groups, Notable People, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Dec 22, 2004 The MoMI.org: The Museum of Musical Instruments
This site focuses on virtual collections of guitars, mandolins, and musicians of the last two centuries, with photographs, audio files, and beautiful exhibits. Some of the topics are Mark Twain's musicianship, Rita Hayworth's guitar playing in the movie Gilda , and singing cowboys; blond archtop, Dreadnought, and flamenco guitars; and ragtime, movie music, and guitars as works of art. http://www.themomi.org/museum/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Musical Genres, Musical Instruments, Musicians, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History Last updated Apr 27, 2002 Museum of the American West
This Los Angeles museum is "devoted to preserving and interpreting the rich history and traditions of the American West." Online exhibits include cowboy skills and crafts, art and artists, Jewish life, Chinese immigrants, the Ortega family, and homesteading. Formerly the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, the site also provides a biography of Gene Autry and his Cowboy Code. http://www.museumoftheamericanwest.org/ Topics: California: History, Communities & Groups, Notable People, United States History Last updated Apr 27, 2005 National Cowboy Museum & Western Heritage Museum
The Web site for this Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, museum provides research and educational materials on cowboys and other topics related to the culture of the American West. Features images from the galleries (with suggested readings), a children's activity page, and finding aids for the research center's collections on art, photography, history of the American West, rodeo, and Western popular culture. Searchable. http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Museums by Place: United States, Notable People, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, United States History Last updated Oct 4, 2004 The Official Roy Rogers - Dale Evans Web Site
Official site of singing and film stars Roy Rogers ("King of the Cowboys") and Dale Evans ("Queen of the West"). Includes a "Pre-Visit Packet" for teachers to use when taking students to the The Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum, a photo gallery, a message board for fans, and more. http://www.royrogers.com/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Film, Movies, & Video, Museums by Place: United States, Musicians, Notable People, Performing Arts, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Feb 21, 2009 Roughstock's History of Country Music
A browsable overview of country music history, with categories for The Beginnings , [Roy] Acuff & The Grand Ole Opry , Cowboy Music , Western Swing , Bill Monroe & Bluegrass , Honky Tonk Music , The Nashville Sound , Outlaw Country , Urban Country , and Garth [Brooks] & New Country . Includes photos, sound files, and video. http://www.roughstock.com/history/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Musical Genres, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History Last updated May 15, 2001 Society and Culture: Cultures and Groups (Yahoo)
Meta-Index to 20 to 50-somethings, baby boomers, cowboys, expatriates, gangs, geeks, generation x, hip hop, left-handers, naturists and nudists, rave, seniors, skinheads, slackers, tall people, and lots more. http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Cultures_and_Groups/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Musical Genres Last updated Nov 17, 2004 Southern Mosaic: The John and Ruby Lomax 1939 Southern States Recording Trip
Searchable site documenting a recording expedition by Archive of American Folk Song curator John Lomax and his wife. Nearly 700 of the songs they recorded are available in MP3 format, browsable by subject, title, and performer, representing "ballads, blues, children's songs, cowboy songs, fiddle tunes, field hollers, lullabies, play-party songs, religious dramas, spirituals, and work songs." Includes biographical essays on John and Ruby Lomax, a map of the region, fieldnotes, a bibliography, and discography. From the American Memory Project, Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/lohtml/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Music, Musical Genres, Musical Instruments, Notable People, Performing Arts Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Taking America to Lunch
View a sampling of metal lunch boxes featured in this exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Includes images of the first generation of lunch boxes from the 19th century, lunch boxes with pictures from television shows, lunch boxes with pictures of cowboys and astronauts, and "cool" lunch boxes from the 1960s and 1970s. http://americanhistory.si.edu/lunchboxes/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting, Communities & Groups Last updated Mar 30, 2005 Utah History to Go
This site begins with geologic, geographic, and natural history background information, and continues with sections on American Indians ; Trappers, Traders, and Explorers ; Pioneers and Cowboys ; Mining and Railroads ; Statehood and the Progressive Era ; From War to War ; and Utah Today . There is also a timeline and information about Utah people and places. From the Utah State Historical Society. http://historytogo.utah.gov/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Geology, Notable People, Technology, U.S. History By Place Last updated Oct 4, 2004 Zane Grey's West Society
Site of a society devoted to the the romantic Western author who "almost single-handedly created the 'Myth of the West.'" Includes a list of Grey's writings and movies made from his books, a biography, essays and personal reflections, a FAQ for collectors, fishing records held by Grey that "have since been broken," and information on the Society's annual convention. Note: "About Zane Grey" feature under construction. http://www.zgws.org/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Literary Movements and Periods, Literature: Fiction Last updated Apr 25, 2006 |
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