Porter, Willard H., 1920-

Dates:
Birth 1920

Biographical notes:

Willard H. Porter, rodeo journalist and former rodeo director of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame between 1979 and 1986, was born in 1920 in New Jersey. He served as editor of the "Quarter Horse Journal" from 1949 to 1953 and was editor and publisher of "Hoofs and Horns" during the mid 1950s. Porter wrote a weekly rodeo column in the "Sunday Oklahoman" newspaper between 1980 and 1991. In 1982 his book "Who's Who in Rodeo," an informational work on the Rodeo Hall of Fame inductees, was published. Porter died at his home in Port Salerno, Florida on April 24, 1992.

From the description of Willard H. Porter rodeo collection, 1903-1986. (National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum). WorldCat record id: 58795193

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Subjects:

  • Rodeos
  • Rodeos

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  • Alberta--Calgary (as recorded)
  • Great Britain--London (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Australia--Sydney (as recorded)