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- 1939-06-18
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
Calvary soldier jumps his horse over two men huddled under umbrellas to display his equestrian abilities for the Governor's Review at National Guard camp. He may have belonged to the Headquarters Troop, 24th Calvary Division, Washington National Guard, stationed in Tacoma and known locally as "Troop B." Each year the governor watched as the state's National Guardsmen would mass and pay honors to their commander-in-chief. Although the rainy weather cancelled the elaborate Governor's Band Concert, it did not prevent the display of maneuvers and demonstrations. 3000 civilians enjoyed the day's activities at Camp Moss (Murray). (T. Times, 6-17-39, p. 1, 6-19-39, p. 1, 14).
Jumping (Horsemanship); Horses; Washington National Guard, 24th Cavalry Division (Tacoma); Trick riding; Camp Murray (Wash.);