The Calgary Stampede: A Collection of Vintage Postcards

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By 1912 the large-scale cowboy ranches of the Old West had been disappearing for years and the Calgary Stampede — along side other exhibitions, like Buffalo Bills Wild West Show — was once set-up to commemorate a fading way of living for younger generations and for many who still remembered the mythic era. The Canadian Northwest shared in that grand tradition, and the time was once right for a perfect Canadian cowboy showcase.

After a century of international acclaim, the western dream continues and to commemorate the early days of the great Calgary Stampede, a selection of post cards from its enthusiastic youthful years illustrates the feel and appear of those exciting times.

Taken from the vast post card collection held by the University of Alberta Libraries, these classic views capture all of the excitement, from the championship cowboys, cowgirls, and horses, to the tragedies of defeat and injuries. The parades, the aboriginal camps, and all of the energetic hoopla are recalled in these images, with historical text so as to add context to those days of dust, sweat and glory.

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