Frontier Days celebration

Although the division was based in San Diego, California, Convair Astonautics employees had to work across the country. The following photographs on this exhibit page highlight a local celebration on July 26th, 1960 outside of Cheyenne, Wyoming, where Convair Astronautics employees worked with Atlas-D rocket installations at F.E. Warren U.S. Air Force Base.

 

Convair employees in attendance at Frontier Days celebration in Cheyenne, Wyoming

Convair employees in attendance at Frontier Days celebration in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

 

Man on horse next to wagon during Frontier Days celebration.

Man on horse next to wagon during Frontier Days celebration.

 

Men riding horses in rodeo arena at Frontier Days celebration.

Men riding horses in rodeo arena at Frontier Days celebration.

 

Rodeo clowns attempting to control horses while being pulled on a sled.

Rodeo clowns attempting to control horses while being pulled on a sled.

 

Rodeo clown interacting with Indigenous tribe member in traditional clothing.

Rodeo clown interacting with Indigenous tribe member in traditional clothing.

 

A horse bucking while being controlled by rider on another horse.

A horse bucking while being controlled by rider on another horse.

 

A horse bucks while the rider tries to stay in control.

A horse bucks while the rider tries to stay in control.

 

Frontier Days stands with people and horses gathered in the arena.

Frontier Days stands with people and horses gathered in the arena.

 

Frontier Days stands.

Frontier Days stands.

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