To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Gay Rodeo, and the founding of the Reno National Gay Rodeo, “Reno National Gay Rodeo – A Queer Celebration of Western Tradition”, an exhibition of collected photographs, magazines, memorabilia, newspaper clippings and oral histories will highlight the accomplishments of Reno resident, Phil Ragsdale, “Emperor I” of the “Silver Dollar Court,” the local chapter of philanthropists in “The International Court System,” and the creation of a cul...
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Gay Rodeo, and the founding of the Reno National Gay Rodeo, “Reno National Gay Rodeo – A Queer Celebration of Western Tradition”, an exhibition of collected photographs, magazines, memorabilia, newspaper clippings and oral histories will highlight the accomplishments of Reno resident, Phil Ragsdale, “Emperor I” of the “Silver Dollar Court,” the local chapter of philanthropists in “The International Court System,” and the creation of a cultural tradition – Gay Rodeo.
Reno National Gay Rodeo - A Queer Celebration of Western Tradition is proudly sponsored by The Nevada LGBT Archives and Reno's Biggest Little Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. This program is made possible by a grant from Nevada Humanities, an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of Nevada Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
