1930 101 Ranch Wild West Show Program Will Rogers Zack Miller Oklahoma Rare VG For Sale

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1930 101 Ranch Wild West Show Program Will Rogers Zack Miller Oklahoma Rare VG

Description

1930 Miller Brothers’ 101 Ranch Real Wild West Show Souvenir Program
Size Approx : 8" x 11"

Featuring Will Rogers • Zack T. Miller • Native American Performers • Original Art Deco Cover

One of the finest surviving examples of an original 101 Ranch Wild West Show souvenir program from the final great years of America’s legendary Wild West exhibitions.

Dating to 1930, this richly illustrated program captures the Miller Brothers’ famous traveling spectacle at its height, featuring dozens of photographs, dramatic western artwork, biographies of Will Rogers and Colonel Zack T. Miller, Native American performers from numerous tribes, trick riders, stagecoach attacks, bucking horses, military exhibitions, elephants, and authentic ranch life.

Unlike later reproductions, this is an authentic Depression-era souvenir that was sold to visitors attending the show during its nationwide tour.

The program represents one of the last great Wild West shows that carried on the tradition established by Buffalo Bill Cody. The 101 Ranch Show became internationally famous and helped launch the careers of western legends including Will Rogers, Tom Mix, and Buck Jones while touring throughout the United States and Europe. The show reached its final touring years during the onset of the Great Depression, making surviving original programs increasingly desirable among collectors.

Highlights

* Original 1930 souvenir program
* Beautiful Art Deco illustrated cover
* Features Will Rogers
* Biography of Colonel Zack T. Miller
* Numerous original photographs throughout
* Native American performers from multiple tribes
* Cowboys, Cossacks, trick riders and rodeo stars
* Elephant acts
* Stagecoach attack scenes
* Bucking horse exhibitions
* Historic ranch photographs
* Wonderful period advertising
* Complete example
* Scarce survivor

Wonderful Period Advertising Includes

* Chesterfield Cigarettes
* Lucky Strike
* White Linen Soap
* Olivilo Soap
* Dic-A-Doo Paint Cleaner
* Beauty Cream Contest
* Additional original Depression-era advertisements

These advertisements make the program highly desirable to advertising collectors as well as Western Americana enthusiasts.

Historical Importance

Founded by the Miller Brothers near Ponca City, Oklahoma, the 101 Ranch Wild West Show became one of the world’s most famous traveling western exhibitions.

Unlike many theatrical western productions, many performers were actual ranch hands, Native American tribal members, rodeo champions, cavalry riders, and working cowboys. The show became internationally known for authenticity and spectacular productions featuring hundreds of performers.

This program documents that remarkable era immediately before the economic collapse forced the show’s decline. Touring continued through the 1930 season with reduced admission prices of 25¢ for children and 50¢ for adults, matching the prices printed on this example.

A Wonderful Addition For Collectors Of

* Western Americana
* Will Rogers
* Native American history
* Oklahoma history
* Cowboy memorabilia
* Circus memorabilia
* Wild West Shows
* Buffalo Bill
* Rodeo history
* Early entertainment
* Depression-era ephemera
* Art Deco graphics
* Vintage advertising

Why This Program Is Special

Original 101 Ranch programs from the 1930 season are considerably scarcer than later commemorative publications. This example combines an exceptional illustrated cover, outstanding photographic content, important historical figures including Will Rogers, and period advertising in a complete, well-preserved format that appeals to multiple collecting fields. It is both an attractive display piece and an important surviving document from one of America’s most celebrated Wild West enterprises.

Size Approx : 8" x 11"

Keywords

101 Ranch, Wild West Show, Miller Brothers, Will Rogers, Zack Miller, Oklahoma, Cowboy, Native American, Indian, Circus Program, Rodeo, Western Americana, Art Deco, Depression Era, Stagecoach, Buffalo, Tom Mix, Buck Jones, Historical Ephemera, Souvenir Program.

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