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Collection Summary
Collection: 00080 - Bismarck Tribune Photograph Collection
Folder: 0039
Item: 01607
Title: Montie Montana and his horse Rex lasso Governor Davis in Memorial Hall of the State Capitol in Bismarck as stockman Ray Schnell smiles
Date: 07/02/1958
Inscription/Marks: On the back: 0080-box02-file14-01 is replaced with 00080-0039-01607, "Monty Montana and his horse Rex as the perform for Gov. Davis in Memorial Hall of the State Capitol in Bismarck. story in B.T. July 2, 1958 p.1", and a dated Tribune stamp in red.
Summary: Rodeo trick rider and performer Montie Montana, astride his horse Rex, is stunt roping the Governor of North Dakota, John Davis in Memorial Hall of the state Capitol, to the delight of women in the building elevator and stockman Ray Schnell. Montana, born Owen Harlan Mickel in Wolf Point, Montana, was a a roping legend with many credits to his name in western movies produced in Hollywood. He was a constant presence on the rodeo circuit for decades, and was inducted into many state Halls of Fame for his showmanship and skills. Davis is being a good sport with the lasso around his torso. Laughing beside the Governor is Ray Schnell, holding a straw western hat. Ray Schnell was a prominent republican who served as North Dakota lieutenant governor under Governor Clarence Norman Brunsdale. He ran for governor in 1956 and was in the state House for several sessions.
Red ID: PH_I_145142 Image ID: 106179 Image Notes: 00080-box02-folder14-01

Collection: 00080 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: Bismarck Tribune Photograph Collection
Date: Circa 1930-1980

Summary: Images used in the Bismarck Tribune newspapers from the 1930s-1970s.

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