Will Rogers’ 131st Birthday Party

Will Rogers 131st Birthday Party

Dog Iron Ranch
Oolagah, Oklahoma
Cherokee Nation

Photos by Stephen Hartshorne

The Dog Iron Ranch in Oolagah, Will Rogers' birthplace
The Dog Iron Ranch in Oolagah, Will Rogers’ birthplace
Kowboy Kal says he learned all his rope tricks from Will Rogers movies.
Kowboy Kal, who performs all over the world, says he learned all his rope tricks from Will Rogers movies.
Oolagah schoolchildren sing about the Cherokee Kid. That was Will Rogers rodeo name.
Oolagah schoolchildren sing about the Cherokee Kid. That was Will Rogers’ rodeo name.
Will's great-niece Ada, still going strong at 92
Will’s great-niece Ada, still going strong at 92
I had a piece of cake. How could I not?
I had a piece of cake. How could I not?
The room where Will was born in 1879
The room where Will was born in 1879
The Will Rogers Memorial in Claremore
The Will Rogers Memorial in Claremore
A plaque presented by the Pochahantas Club at the Will Rogers Memorial
A plaque presented by the Pochahantas Club at the Will Rogers Memorial
The Pochahantas Club lays a wreath on Will Rogers' tomb. Will joined the club when he was 19.
The Pochahantas Club lays a wreath on Will Rogers’ tomb. Will joined the club when he was 19.
Remembering a great American
Remembering a great American
Will seems to be enjoying the festivities.
Will seems to be enjoying the festivities.

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