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Original January 1945 issue of HOOFS AND HORNS, Volume XIV, Number 7, published in Tucson, Arizona.A scarce WWII-era issue of this important American rodeo and Western publication featuring the Henry Roth illustrated cover “The Cowboys’ Christmas Pin-Ups.”Hoofs and Horns served as an official publication for major early rodeo organizations, including the Rodeo Association of America and Cowboys’ Turtle Association, the latter being an important predecessor organization in the development of modern professional rodeo. Contemporary rodeo history sources identify Hoofs and Horns as the official monthly publication of the RAA and CTA during this period. Notable content includes:* Henry Roth “The Cowboys’ Christmas Pin-Ups” cover
* Cowboys’ Turtle Association news
* Rodeo Association of America December 1944 monthly bulletin
* WWII-era letters and news from cowboys serving in the military
* Christmas greetings to American servicemen
* California, Eastern and Northwest rodeo news
* Rodeo standings and association material
* Period Western advertising
* Justin Cowboy Boots advertisement
* Lee Cowboy Pants advertisement
* Saddlery, horse and ranch advertisementsOutstanding Gene Autry contentThe final page features a large illustrated advertisement for the February 22–25, 1945 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros in Tucson, Arizona, advertising:“The Toughest Rodeo Stock in the World, Furnished by Gene Autry and Associates”along with $5,000 in prizes plus entry fees and championship events including bulldogging, bull riding, team tying, bronc riding and calf roping.Contemporary February 1945 Tucson promotional material independently confirms that arrangements had been made with Gene Autry & Associates to furnish the rodeo stock. Gene Autry’s substantial involvement as a professional rodeo stock contractor is also documented by the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, which inducted him in its Stock Contractor category. Please note: Gene Autry is associated with this issue through the rodeo-stock advertisement; this listing does not claim that Autry personally appeared at the event.ConditionGood vintage condition overall. Front cover has the original subscriber address for Betty R. Mosher, Del Paso Heights, California. Cover shows age toning, scattered spotting/soiling, light handling wear, edge and corner wear, and small marks consistent with an approximately 81-year-old mailed publication. Interior pages shown remain attractive and highly readable with expected age toning and minor handling wear. A small blue mark is visible on the final advertising page. Please review all photographs closely as part of the condition description.Original vintage magazine, not a reproduction.An excellent crossover collectible for enthusiasts of Gene Autry, early professional rodeo, Cowboys’ Turtle Association history, WWII Americana, Tucson and Arizona history, vintage Western advertising, cowboy memorabilia and equestrian publications.
