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Jaycees Western Days:  Howard Pyle arrested for not wearing western garb
Jaycees Western Days: Howard Pyle arrested for not wearing western garb
Jaycees Western Days:  Howard Pyle arrested for not wearing western garb

Jaycees Western Days: Howard Pyle arrested for not wearing western garb

Datec. 1956
MediumPaper
Dimensions5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Catalog number2004.45.85
DescriptionThe B/W photograph shows Governor Howard Pyle wearing a business suit with hands raised while held captive by two 'gun toting cowboys.' In the background is the sign proclaiming the requirement to wear western clothing or face the consequences.
Status
Not on view