Colt Mountain on the Continental Divide, Flattop Wilderness Area ceremony inducting new members in the 3R.
Date
1957
Summary
Members of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies gather at the summit of what is identified as "Colt Mountain" for the induction of new riders or "colts, on the continental divide in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Saddled horses stand nearby. Rudy Paulson stands at the center of the circle of riders beside a flag on a pole. Some men wear "3R" vests.
Description
1 photographic print ; 20 x 25 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Type of Material
Group photographs.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Roundup Riders of the Rockies (Colo.)--People--1950-1960.; Rocky Mountain National Park (Colo.)--1950-1960.; Horses--Colorado--Rocky Mountain National Park--1950-1960.; Initiation rites--Colorado--Rocky Mountain National Park--1950-1960.; Organizations--Colorado--Rocky Mountain National Park--1950-1960.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Steve Matthews; gift; July 14, 1999.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711004403
Notes
"285" printed on label on print and penciled on verso.; "Colt Mountain" inked on print.; Title and identification from printed inventory titled: "Roundup Riders of the Rockies, pictorial history" prepared by Steve Matthews.; R7110044031
Filename
11004403.tif
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