Will Rogers statue unveiling in Fort Worth, TX

Title
Will Rogers statue unveiling in Fort Worth, TX
Creator
Associated Press
Institution
TCU
Link
https://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/54734
Description
Photo of Minnie Meacham Carter, Margaret Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Mamie Eisenhower at the unveiling of the statue of Will Rogers by Electra Waggoner Biggs in front of Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth, TX. On reverse: "599 Associated Press Photo From Dallas Caution: Use Credit Unveil Rogers Tributes Entering Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum at Fort Worth, Tex., Nov. 4, where a statue and a painting of the late humorist-philosopher were unveiled, are (left to right) Mrs. Amon Carter, wife of the donor of the statue and painting; Miss Margaret Truman, daughter of the president, who sang 'Home on the Range,' Rogers' favorite song; Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, principal speaker, and Mrs. Eisenhower. AP Photo Use Credit PJF-11/4/47-STF CEL DN List, CX, NY (NEG)."
Date
1947-11-04
Decade
1940s
Subjects
Rogers, Will
Carter, Minnie Meacham
Eisenhower, Dwight D.
United States President
Eisenhower, Mamie
Truman, Margaret
Biggs, Electra Waggoner
Source
Box 268, Rogers, Will: Memorials [Fort Worth, Texas - dedication], 1947, 1 of 2 Folder, Item 016
Type
Image
Formats
9x7 Photo
Rights
Prior written permission from TCU Special Collections required to use any document or photograph

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