Oregon Experience: The Wild West Way
Historic Films
The Oregon Historical Society holds and preserves dozens of films from the earliest days of the Pendleton Round-Up.
Cowboys Bucking Contest for championship of the world.First prize $750 and saddle valued at $350. Pendleton Round-Up 1919
Courtesy Oregon Historical Society
Videos
Cowboys Bucking Contest for championship of the world.
Bertha Blancett: World’s champion lady bronc buster.
- About the Program
Look back at the first hundred years of Round-Up!
- Stories from the Round-Up
Share your Roundup Stories
- Photo Gallery
View images from early Pendleton Round-Ups
- Round-Up Hall of Fame
Take a tour of the museum's exhibits.
- Interview Clips
Watch additional interview clips from the program.
- Historic Films
Watch footage from the earliest days of the Round-Up.
- Oral History
Listen to an interview with Ollie Osborn, rodeo champion.
- Related Programs
Watch more documentaries and stories from OPB's archive.
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