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Buckaroo

A buckaroo is a cowboy or cattle herder, particularly in the American West, responsible for tending livestock on ranches.^[1]^[2] The term, first attested in English in 1827, emphasizes the skilled horsemanship and roping techniques central to the role.^[1] The word "buckaroo" derives from the Spanish vaquero, meaning "cow herder," which itself stems from vaca ("cow") and the suffix -ero (denoting a worker or handler).^[3]^[4] This linguistic borrowing reflects the profound influence of Mexican and Spanish ranching traditions on American cowboy culture during the 19th century, as vaqueros from colonial Mexico introduced cattle herding practices to regions like Texas and California following the introduction of Spanish longhorn cattle in the 1500s.^[5]^[6] Over time, "buckaroo" evolved to describe any cowboy regardless of ethnicity, encompassing the diverse workforce—including Hispanic, Native American, and Anglo-American individuals—that shaped the iconic Western ranching lifestyle. The term is particularly used in Great Basin and intermountain West ranching culture, such as in Nevada, Oregon, and California.^[6] Buckaroos were integral to the expansion of cattle drives and open-range ranching in the post-Civil War era, performing arduous tasks such as branding, rounding up herds, and navigating vast trails like the Chisholm Trail.^[5]^[7] Their cultural legacy endures in Western folklore, literature, and media, symbolizing independence, resilience, and the romanticized frontier spirit, while highlighting the multicultural origins of America's ranching heritage.^[5]^[6]

Primary Meaning

Etymology and Definition

A buckaroo is a cowboy or ranch hand, particularly in the Great Basin and California regions of the United States, responsible for herding and tending cattle on horseback.^[5]^[3] The term specifically denotes skilled horsemen in these areas, often working on large ranches and employing traditional Spanish-influenced techniques for cattle management.^[5] The word "buckaroo" derives from the Spanish "vaquero," meaning "cow herder," which itself originates from the Latin "vacca" for "cow" combined with the suffix "-ero" indicating an agent or occupation.^[4]^[3] Although the primary etymology is from "vaquero," some scholars propose an alternative origin from the West African Efik word "mbakara" (via Gullah "buckra," meaning a white overseer), potentially introduced through early American contact.^[8]^[5] It first appeared in English around the late 1820s to early 1830s as American settlers encountered Spanish-speaking communities in the Southwest, with early forms like "bakhara" (1827) and "buckayro" (1889) reflecting initial adaptations.^[4]^[3] By 1907, "buckaroo" had solidified in American English usage, particularly in Western contexts.^[4] Linguistically, "buckaroo" underwent anglicization through phonetic shifts, where the Spanish "v" sound (pronounced like "b") and the ending "-ero" evolved into the English-friendly "buckaroo," possibly influenced by the English word "buck" referring to male cattle or a dandyish fellow.^[4]^[3] This contrasts with the related term "cowboy," which has English roots dating to 1725 from "cow" + "boy," denoting a boy tending cows, though in the American West it too drew from vaquero traditions.^[9] "Vaquero" remains in use in Mexican and Southwestern U.S. contexts to describe similar cattle herders, highlighting the shared Hispanic origins of ranching terminology across borders.^[3] In modern slang, "buckaroo" serves as an informal address for a man, akin to "dude" or "guy," emerging from early 20th-century Western folklore and carrying a folksy, cowboy connotation.^[2] This usage, while less common today, persists in casual speech to evoke camaraderie or lightheartedness.^[2]

Historical Development

The buckaroo tradition originated in the 16th-century Spanish colonial ranching practices introduced by settlers in Mexico and the American Southwest, where vaqueros—skilled horsemen responsible for herding cattle—developed techniques for managing livestock on vast ranges using rawhide ropes and specialized saddles.^[10] These early vaqueros, often of mixed Spanish, Indigenous, and African descent, established the foundational elements of mounted cattle work that would later influence American ranching.^[6] In the 19th century, vaquero skills migrated northward as Hispanic horsemen from California entered the Great Basin region, driven by the economic boom of the California Gold Rush (1848–1855), which spiked demand for beef and prompted the expansion of cattle operations into Nevada and Oregon.^[5] The open-range cattle industry flourished in the Great Basin during this period, with buckaroos adapting vaquero methods to handle large herds across arid landscapes, emphasizing horsemanship and roping over the long-distance trail drives more common in Texas.^[10] During the key historical period of the 1860s to 1880s, buckaroos played a central role in the open-range era's cattle operations in the Great Basin, rounding up and branding stock on expansive public lands without fixed boundaries, a practice that relied on their expertise in navigating rugged terrain.^[5] The introduction of barbed wire fencing in the 1870s and expanding railroads in the late 1880s marked the end of this era by enclosing ranges and enabling direct transport of cattle to markets, reducing the need for large-scale seasonal herding and forcing buckaroos to shift toward more localized ranch work.^[11] Post-1900, buckaroos adapted to modern ranching by incorporating mechanized tools like trucks and irrigation systems while preserving traditional horseback techniques for tasks such as branding and fence repair on family-owned operations.^[12] Notable early buckaroos included figures like Juan Ortego, a Hispanic vaquero who worked in Oregon's Catlow Valley in the late 19th century, renowned for his roping prowess and contributions to regional cattle herding practices.^[6] Similarly, Basque immigrants, arriving in waves from the late 1800s, influenced the regional ranching tradition in the Great Basin through their herding expertise, often overlapping with buckaroo roles on multi-species ranches in Nevada and Idaho, where they introduced hardy sheep breeds and seasonal migration patterns.^[13] By the mid-20th century, the buckaroo role declined with the shift from vast open-range herding to smaller, more intensive operations due to land privatization and economic pressures, yet the tradition persists today among ranch hands in Nevada and Oregon who maintain vaquero-derived skills on working spreads like the ZX Ranch.^[14]

Regional and Cultural Significance

The buckaroo tradition is predominantly associated with the Great Basin region, encompassing parts of Nevada, eastern Oregon, southwestern Idaho, and northern California, where the arid high-desert landscape shapes distinct ranching practices focused on large-scale cattle herding over vast open ranges.^[15] This contrasts with the "cowboy" archetype more common in the Texas plains or Midwest, which emphasizes roping from horseback in flatter terrains; buckaroos, influenced by Californio vaquero techniques, prioritize horsemanship and wide-loop roping suited to the rugged, sagebrush-covered expanses of the Great Basin.^[16] In the 19th century, Basque immigrants, arriving primarily for sheepherding but integrating into broader ranching communities, contributed to the cultural fabric through their nomadic herding customs and artisan skills in gear-making, blending with the vaquero heritage to enrich buckaroo life.^[17]^[16] As a cultural icon, the buckaroo embodies independence, resilience, and expert horsemanship in Western American folklore, symbolizing the self-reliant spirit of the frontier adapted to the isolation of the Great Basin. This image permeates rodeos, where buckaroo-style events like big-loop roping showcase traditional skills, and literature, as seen in Owen Wister's early 20th-century stories such as The Jimmyjohn Boss, which depict buckaroos as skilled herdsmen navigating harsh landscapes.^[18] Modern celebrations, including the annual Buckaroo Traditions Gathering in Winnemucca, Nevada, honor these elements through competitions in roping, gear crafting, and cattle handling, drawing participants to preserve the vaquero-influenced arts that have endured for over 150 years.^[19] Contemporary buckaroos serve as essential skilled laborers on ranches, typically earning $30,000 to $50,000 annually depending on experience and location, often including room and board, though this varies with seasonal demands and remote work conditions.^[20] They face significant challenges from land development, including subdivision of large ranches into smaller parcels for urban expansion and mining, which fragments grazing allotments, alongside climate change impacts like prolonged droughts that strain water resources and forage availability in the arid Great Basin.^[14]^[21] Preservation efforts, led by organizations such as the Western Folklife Center in Elko, Nevada, promote buckaroo heritage through archival recordings, poetry gatherings, and the Cowboy Arts & Gear Museum, which exhibits traditional saddles, spurs, and bits to educate on the evolving yet enduring ranching lifestyle.^[22]^[23] The buckaroo tradition reflects growing gender inclusivity, with women known as buckarettes actively participating in ranch work, roping competitions, and dedicated events like the Women's Buckaroo Gathering, which emphasizes skills such as cattle trailing and horsemanship in the Nevada desert.^[24] Ethnic diversity is integral, rooted in the Mexican vaquero origins—many of whom were Indigenous Mesoamericans trained in cattle handling—and ongoing influences from Native American communities, whose land stewardship practices and equestrian knowledge have intersected with buckaroo methods in the Great Basin.^[5]^[25]^[26] As of 2025, the active buckaroo population remains small and declining, driven by economic pressures and urbanization that limit opportunities for younger generations to enter the trade.^[14] Buckaroos are adapting environmentally through strategies like rotational grazing to combat drought effects and collaborative water management with federal agencies, ensuring the sustainability of their practices amid shifting climate conditions.^[21]^[27]

In Music

Buck Owens and the Buckaroos

Buck Owens formed his backing band, the Buckaroos, in the early 1960s in Bakersfield, California, as part of the burgeoning local music scene that would define the Bakersfield sound.^[28] The group emerged from Owens' collaborations with multi-instrumentalist Don Rich, who served as lead guitarist, fiddler, and de facto bandleader, alongside bassist Doyle Holly, who joined in 1963 and contributed to the band's tight rhythm section until 1971.^[29]^[30] Other rotating members included pedal steel guitarist Tom Brumley and drummer Jerry Wiggins, creating a versatile ensemble that supported Owens' rise to stardom through rigorous touring and recordings at Capitol Studios.^[28] The band's name, suggested by Merle Haggard, evoked the cowboy ethos central to Owens' persona, helping to popularize the "buckaroo" image as a symbol of rugged, Western-infused country authenticity in the 1960s.^[29] The Buckaroos' musical style epitomized the Bakersfield sound, a raw alternative to the polished Nashville sound, blending honky-tonk's emotional depth with rockabilly's energetic twang and Western swing's rhythmic bounce.^[28] This approach featured prominent electric Telecaster guitar leads by Rich, a driving "freight train" 2/4 beat, and high harmonies between Owens and Rich, resulting in 45 charting singles on the Billboard country charts from 1963 to 1974, including 21 number-one hits such as "Act Naturally" (1963) and "I've Got a Tiger by the Tail" (1965).^[29]^[31] Their instrumental prowess shone in tracks like the chart-topping "Buckaroo" (1965), which showcased the band's ability to fuse country traditions with rock and R&B influences.^[28] The Buckaroos achieved significant recognition alongside Owens, including his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1996 for pioneering the Bakersfield sound.^[28] In 2012, Owens' recording of "Act Naturally" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, honoring its enduring cultural impact.^[32] The band's innovations helped revitalize country music during a period dominated by smoother styles, earning them acclaim for performances at venues like Carnegie Hall in 1966 and as co-hosts of the television series Hee Haw starting in 1969.^[29] Following the tragic death of Don Rich in a 1974 motorcycle accident, the Buckaroos lineup evolved, but the group persisted as Owens' core touring and recording unit through the 1980s and 1990s, even after his partial retirement.^[28] Owens' death in 2006 did not end the band; surviving members continued performing at his Crystal Palace venue in Bakersfield, preserving the Buckaroos' legacy.^[29] Their influence extended to later artists, notably Dwight Yoakam, who drew heavily from the Bakersfield sound and collaborated with Owens on the 1988 duet "Streets of Bakersfield," which reached number one on the country charts.^[28] In the 2020s, tributes included Omnivore Recordings' remastered reissues of albums like Sweet Rosie Jones (2021) and a 2025 triple-CD live collection spanning 1964–1974 performances, reigniting interest in their catalog.^[33]^[34]

Notable Songs and Albums

The instrumental track "Buckaroo," written by Bob Morris and recorded by Buck Owens and His Buckaroos, became a defining hit in 1965, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart for two weeks and charting for 16 weeks total. The song's driving rhythm and signature Telecaster guitar riffs, played by Don Rich, exemplify the crisp, twangy Bakersfield sound that distinguished Owens' music from the smoother Nashville style of the era.^[35] Released as a single on Capitol Records, it peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a rare crossover success for a country instrumental.^[36] An earlier notable use of "buckaroo" in music is Bing Crosby's "My Little Buckaroo," released in 1937 as part of the film The Cherokee Strip, which reached No. 6 on the US Billboard charts and became a popular cowboy lullaby.^[37] In 1966, Owens and the Buckaroos released the live album Carnegie Hall Concert, recorded during their performance at the iconic venue on March 25, which topped the Billboard Country Albums chart and earned gold certification from the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000 copies.^[38] The album prominently features an energetic rendition of "Buckaroo" alongside other hits like "Act Naturally" and "Together Again," highlighting the band's tight instrumentation and Owens' vocal delivery in a concert setting. Tracks such as "Think of Me" showcase the group's harmonious interplay, with steel guitar and fiddle adding depth to the honky-tonk arrangements. Earlier in the classical realm, Aaron Copland composed "Buckaroo Holiday" as the opening movement of his ballet Rodeo, which premiered on October 16, 1942, at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, choreographed by Agnes de Mille.^[39] This vibrant orchestral piece evokes the energy of a Western rodeo with fanfares and square-dance rhythms, drawing on American folk influences to capture frontier life; it was later extracted as the first of Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo and transcribed for concert band, becoming a staple in wind ensemble repertoire. In contemporary country, Lee Ann Womack's vocal track "Buckaroo," released in 1998 as the fourth single from her self-titled debut album, offers a modern twist on the theme, portraying an idealized cowboy partner with lyrics emphasizing rugged independence and charm.^[40] The song peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, blending traditional country elements with Womack's emotive delivery. The original 1965 "Buckaroo" by Owens has endured through covers, including an acoustic guitar rendition by Leo Kottke on his 1973 album My Feet Are Smiling, which adapts the riff for solo fingerstyle performance.^[41] Digital remasters, such as the 2006 edition on Buck Owens 21 #1 Hits: The Ultimate Collection, have boosted its accessibility; as of 2025, the track has accumulated over 2.6 million streams on Spotify, reflecting its lasting appeal in streaming playlists.^[42]

In Film and Media

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Franchise

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension is a 1984 American science fiction film directed by W.D. Richter and written by Earl Mac Rauch.^[43] The story follows Dr. Buckaroo Banzai, portrayed by Peter Weller, a multifaceted hero who is simultaneously a physicist, neurosurgeon, test pilot, and leader of the rock band the Hong Kong Cavaliers.^[44] Banzai invents the "oscillation overthruster," a device that allows travel through the eighth dimension, but this breakthrough draws the attention of extraterrestrial invaders known as the Red Lectroids from Planet 10, led by the mad scientist Dr. Emilio Lizardo (John Lithgow). With his team of adventurers, Banzai must thwart the aliens' plan to conquer Earth, blending high-stakes action with eccentric humor and interspecies intrigue.^[44] The franchise expanded beyond the film through various media adaptations. Rauch's 1984 novelization, published by Pocket Books, elaborates on the screenplay with additional backstory and character depth, serving as both a tie-in and an independent narrative.^[45] In the comics realm, Moonstone Books revived the property with multiple series starting in 2006, including Buckaroo Banzai: Return of the Screw (2006–2007), Buckaroo Banzai: The Prequel (2008), and standalone issues like Big Size (2009), featuring new adventures written by Rauch and illustrated by artists such as Alberto Ponticelli.^[46] These comics, totaling over a dozen issues and collected editions, explore Banzai's exploits against returning foes and new threats, maintaining the original's pulp-inspired tone.^[47] A planned film sequel, Buckaroo Banzai Against the World Crime League, remained unproduced due to studio issues in the 1980s, but the concept materialized as a 2021 prose novel by Rauch, published by Dark Horse Books, chronicling Banzai's battle against a global cabal in a 544-page epic narrated by sidekick the Reno Kid.^[48]^[49] The franchise satirizes pulp adventure heroes of the early 20th century, such as Doc Savage, by exaggerating the archetype of the hyper-competent polymath into absurd, genre-mashing territory.^[50] The protagonist's name evokes the Western "buckaroo" cowboy figure, fusing frontier individualism with futuristic sci-fi elements to critique heroic tropes through over-the-top multiplicity.^[51] Culturally, the film has garnered a devoted following since its initial box-office underperformance, featuring an ensemble of eccentric experts combating otherworldly threats.^[52] By 2025, the property sustains its niche appeal through annual fan conventions, such as panels at San Diego Comic-Con celebrating the 40th anniversary in 2024, ongoing screenings like the June 2025 event at Palm Springs Cultural Center, and media discussions of potential reboots, though legal entanglements have stalled projects like Kevin Smith's proposed TV series.^[53]^[54]^[55] Moonstone's comics have further bolstered this legacy, with collected editions keeping the adventures accessible to new generations of enthusiasts.^[46]

Other Films and Adaptations

Beyond the sci-fi elements of the Buckaroo Banzai franchise, the term "buckaroo" has appeared in earlier Western and comedy films that evoke cowboy archetypes and wartime escapism. These works often portray buckaroos as rugged ranch hands or entertainers navigating conflicts on the frontier or in military settings, drawing from the word's roots in Spanish vaquero for cowboy. One prominent example is Private Buckaroo (1942), a musical comedy directed by Edward F. Cline and produced by Universal Pictures as a lighthearted promotion for U.S. Army enlistment during World War II. The film stars The Andrews Sisters, Harry James and His Music Makers, Dick Foran as nightclub singer Lon Prentice, Joe E. Lewis, Donald O'Connor, and Peggy Ryan. The plot follows Prentice, initially rejected for service due to a flat foot but later drafted alongside James's band, as they perform in a military camp; Prentice's rebellious attitude softens after romancing a colonel's daughter, Judy (Peggy Ryan), amid song-and-dance numbers emphasizing morale-boosting entertainment. This wartime comedy highlights buckaroo as a playful metaphor for drafted performers adapting to camp life, blending swing music with patriotic themes.^[56] In the Western genre, The Roaring West (1935), a 15-chapter serial directed by Ray Taylor and released by Universal Pictures, features Buck Jones as Montana Larkin, a buckaroo hero aiding settlers during a land rush in the Oklahoma Territory. The story involves stolen maps to gold mines, claim-jumpers, rustlers, and ranch skirmishes, with Larkin and his horse Silver thwarting villains led by Gil Gillespie (Walter Miller). As a classic "B" Western serial, it exemplifies buckaroo tropes of frontier justice, horse chases, and moral heroism, serializing weekly cliffhangers to captivate audiences. Jones, a prolific cowboy star, embodies the archetype in over 160 films, linking the term to authentic ranch-hand valor.^[57] Earlier adaptations include The Nevada Buckaroo (1931), directed by John P. McCarthy and starring Bob Steele as the Nevada Kid, a young outlaw released from jail who reforms while protecting a stagecoach and ranch from bandits in a tale of redemption and range feuds. This RKO Pictures feature reinforces buckaroo as a symbol of the reformed cowboy navigating loyalty and lawlessness. In animated media, Don Rosa's 1992 comic story "The Buckaroo of the Badlands," part of The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck published by Egmont, depicts young Scrooge McDuck as a buckaroo ranch hand in the Dakota Badlands, herding cattle and clashing with rustlers in a historical-fiction nod to 1880s frontier life, loosely adapting cowboy lore into adventure narrative.^[58] These films have seen renewed availability in the 2020s through free streaming platforms, introducing classic buckaroo tales to modern viewers. For instance, Private Buckaroo and The Roaring West are accessible on Tubi, where episodic formats and musical interludes appeal to nostalgia for pre-war Westerns and wartime comedies, while The Nevada Buckaroo streams similarly, underscoring the enduring draw of buckaroo as a emblem of American frontier entertainment.^[59]^[60]

Sports and Teams

Hockey Teams

The Portland Buckaroos were a prominent minor professional ice hockey team based in Portland, Oregon, active primarily from 1960 to 1974 in the Western Hockey League (WHL), with earlier iterations in the 1930s and a post-WHL continuation until 1976.^[61] The franchise, drawing its name from the Western cowboy culture associated with "buckaroo," played home games at the Portland Memorial Coliseum during its most successful era, attracting strong fan support in the Pacific Northwest.^[62] During the 1960–1974 WHL period, the Buckaroos compiled a record of 550 wins, 355 losses, and 101 ties in 1,006 games, establishing themselves as one of the most dominant teams in minor league hockey by winning eight regular-season titles and three Lester Patrick Cup championships in 1961, 1965, and 1971.^[63]^[64] The team's 1960–1974 run began after a nine-year hiatus in Portland professional hockey following the folding of the Pacific Coast Hockey League (PCHL) amid World War II disruptions; prior to that, an earlier Buckaroos squad had competed in the PCHL and Northwestern Hockey League (NWHL) from 1928 to 1941, securing championships in 1937 and 1939.^[61] Relocating from the New Westminster Royals franchise, the revived Buckaroos quickly excelled under coaches like Hal Laycoe, emphasizing disciplined play and local talent development. Notable players included center Art Jones, the WHL's all-time leading scorer with 1,361 points over 981 games, winger Jack Bionda, who played 401 games and tallied 161 points, and defenseman Andy Hebenton, a prolific scorer who later entered the Hockey Hall of Fame.^[62]^[65] Andy Johnson, a forward who contributed to the team's offensive efforts in the early 1960s, exemplified the Buckaroos' roster of journeymen who built lasting ties to the Portland community after retirement.^[66] Financial pressures from the expansion of the National Hockey League (NHL) and World Hockey Association (WHA) in the early 1970s eroded the WHL's viability, leading to the league's dissolution in 1974 and the Buckaroos' relocation to amateur circuits.^[61] The team briefly continued as a senior amateur club in the Western International Hockey League (1974–1975) and Northwest Hockey League (1975–1976), winning the latter's title in 1976 before folding due to ongoing economic challenges and low attendance at the smaller Jantzen Beach Arena.^[62]^[67] The Buckaroos' legacy endures in Pacific Northwest hockey, having fostered a dedicated fanbase that supported the transition to junior hockey with the Portland Winter Hawks in 1976, who continue playing at the Memorial Coliseum and occasionally honor the Buckaroos through theme nights and alumni events.^[64] Their success helped popularize the sport regionally, influencing amateur and youth leagues like those in the Pacific Northwest Amateur Hockey Association, where "Buckaroos" nicknames persist in tribute. Recent retrospectives in sports media, including a 2022 Oregon Encyclopedia profile and a 2023 Fun While It Lasted feature, highlight the team's role in Portland's sports history and its unmatched WHL winning percentage.^[61]^[62]

Soccer and Other Sports Teams

The Lowry Buckaroos represent the athletic teams of Lowry High School in Winnemucca, Nevada, including a varsity soccer program that competes in the 3A Northern league of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association. The boys' and girls' soccer teams participate in fall seasons, with matches in October 2025 including ties and losses against regional opponents like Spring Creek High School. The 2025 season concluded with both teams eliminated in the postseason on November 5, 2025, following a 2-0 loss to North Tahoe. This high school program embodies the Western ranching heritage associated with the "Buckaroo" moniker, fostering community involvement through events covered by local media such as the Great Basin Sun.^[68]^[69]^[70] In Portland, Oregon, FC Buckaroos operates as a multi-gender indoor soccer team in Division 2 (previously Division 3A) of the Portland Indoor Soccer league, emphasizing recreational and competitive play at facilities like The Foot Hills. Established as a community-focused club, the team has competed in winter seasons since at least 2023, with standings reflecting matches against teams like Pinky & De Bruyne. Their activities highlight the enduring appeal of the Buckaroos name in Pacific Northwest sports culture.^[71]^[72] Beyond soccer, the Buckaroos name appears in other Western-themed athletic contexts, such as rodeo. The Salt Lake City Buckaroos were a professional rodeo team that competed in the Major League Rodeo circuit from 1978 to 1979, participating in events that showcased cowboy skills like roping and riding. Many contemporary youth rodeo programs, including Little Buckaroo Rodeos across states like California and Idaho, use variations of the name to engage children in equestrian events, tying into regional traditions without formal league structures. By the mid-20th century, most early professional teams bearing the name had dissolved amid shifts in organized sports, though the moniker persists in high school and amateur settings as of 2025.^[73]^[74]

Other Uses

Games and Toys

Buckaroo! is a classic stacking game of physical skill and suspense, first manufactured in 1970 by the Ideal Toy Company as part of a wave of innovative plastic 3D toys popular in the 1970s, including titles like Kerplunk and Mouse Trap.^[75] In the game, players take turns loading gear onto a plastic mule (or donkey in later editions) outfitted for a gold mining adventure, adding items such as a blanket, saddle, shovel, canteen, frying pan, lantern, bedroll, rope, dynamite sticks, hat, holster, guitar, and crate one at a time.^[76] The mule's spring-loaded mechanism simulates a "buck" when overloaded, scattering the items and eliminating the responsible player from the round; the objective is to be the last player standing by avoiding this mishap across multiple rounds.^[76] Originally featuring a white, scowling mule, subsequent editions softened the design to a friendlier brown donkey while retaining the core mechanics.^[75] The game was reissued by Milton Bradley in 1996 and again in 2004, before Hasbro (which acquired Milton Bradley) continued production into the present day, often with three skill levels to accommodate varying player ages starting from 4 and up.^[77] No batteries are required, emphasizing simple setup and hands-on play that builds tension through unpredictable outcomes.^[76] The game's enduring appeal lies in its blend of dexterity, strategy in item placement, and humorous chaos, making it a staple for family game nights and evoking the playful, rugged connotation of "buckaroo" as a spirited cowboy term.^[75]

Vehicles and Military

The Temco T-35 Buckaroo was a tandem-seat, low-wing monoplane developed in the late 1940s by the Texas Engineering and Manufacturing Company (TEMCO) as an economical primary trainer for military and civilian use.^[78] Designed to compete in the U.S. Air Force's search for a new basic trainer, the aircraft featured a modified Globe Swift airframe with a lengthened fuselage to accommodate two seats in tandem configuration, retractable tricycle landing gear, and a fixed-pitch propeller.^[79] TEMCO produced three prototypes designated YT-35 for evaluation at Randolph Air Force Base in 1950, where they underwent flight testing alongside competitors like the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor.^[80] Despite its low production costs and simple construction, the T-35 did not secure a U.S. military contract, primarily due to performance limitations compared to rivals.^[78] Following the unsuccessful U.S. bid, TEMCO adapted the design for export, securing an order from the Royal Saudi Air Force for 14 production T-35A variants in the early 1950s.^[79] These aircraft were equipped with a 165-horsepower Franklin 6V6-165 engine, enabling a maximum speed of approximately 165 miles per hour, a range of 650 miles, and a service ceiling of 20,000 feet.^[78] The T-35A served in advanced flight training roles within the Saudi fleet, emphasizing aerobatics and instrument instruction, until their retirement in the 1960s amid the transition to jet trainers.^[81] Operational records indicate no major structural failures during service, though the type's modest power output limited its appeal for broader adoption.^[82] As of 2025, several restored T-35 Buckaroos remain airworthy or are preserved for display, highlighting their niche role in post-World War II aviation history. The Swift Museum Foundation in Tennessee maintains examples as part of its collection dedicated to TEMCO derivatives, with ongoing restorations ensuring their presence at fly-ins and exhibits.^[83] Private efforts, such as the Kientz family project recovering airframes from desert storage, have returned at least one to flying condition, underscoring the aircraft's enduring appeal among aviation enthusiasts.^[84]

Places and Art

Buckaroo Hall of Fame & Heritage Museum in Winnemucca, Nevada, stands as a prominent cultural site honoring the buckaroo tradition central to the Great Basin's ranching history. Established to recognize working cowboys who embody the vaquero heritage adapted in the Intermountain West, the museum displays artifacts such as saddles, ropes, and photographs from inductees' lives; inductees are typically at least 85 years old, having dedicated decades to ranching in the region, and recognized for skills such as bronc riding, rawhide braiding, and horsemanship.^[85] Housed within the Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority, it attracts those exploring Nevada's cowboy legacy, complementing nearby heritage trails that highlight the area's mining and ranching past.^[86] In Oregon, Buckaroo Lake represents a geographic feature tied to the high desert landscapes where buckaroo culture thrives. Located in Lake County near Paisley, this dry lakebed lies in a remote area of the Great Basin, evoking the rugged terrain traversed by historical ranch hands and modern recreators. While primarily a natural landmark visible on topographic maps, it underscores the environmental context of buckaroo life, including seasonal water sources vital for cattle drives and grazing.^[87] The surrounding region, part of the buckaroo heartland, supports recreational activities like off-road exploration and wildlife viewing, connecting visitors to the area's ranching heritage.^[88] Artistic representations of the buckaroo theme include the bronze sculpture Buckaroo by Alexander Phimister Proctor, created around 1916 and housed at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland. This work depicts a mounted cowboy in dynamic pose, capturing the essence of Western horsemanship and symbolizing the transition from vaquero roots to American ranching iconography. Cast by Roman Bronze Works, the piece measures 27.5 inches in height and reflects Proctor's firsthand observations of Oregon cowboys, positioning it as a seminal contribution to public perceptions of buckaroo identity.^[89]^[90] Maintained by the Oregon Historical Society's collections program, the sculpture serves an educational role in exhibits on regional history, emphasizing the enduring cultural impact of buckaroos in the Pacific Northwest.^[91]

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The Great Basin Buckaroos - Hidden Compass
It is a place where cattle thrive. A place where seasoned cowboys, or buckaroos, know how to find the wild horses and the elk, the big horn sheep and the ...
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Buckaroos - The Oregon Encyclopedia
Mar 28, 2025 · Buckaroos are a type of cowboy, evolved from vaqueros, who work on ranches in southeastern Oregon, and are horsemen continuing the tradition.Missing: drives | Show results with:drives
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Great Ranches of the Great Basin - American Cowboy
The largest and most historic ranches of buckaroo cowboy country, the Great Basin—Nevada, Oregon, California, and Idaho.Missing: adaptation | Show results with:adaptation
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Basque Ranching Culture in the Great Basin - COWBOY SHOWCASE
Throughout the American west, “Basque” has been so synonymous with the term “sheepherder” it was assumed that every immigrant from the Basque country had an ...
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The Jimmyjohn Boss and Other Stories, by Owen Wister
The door opened and another buckaroo entered and sat off in a corner. He had ... Won't allow any literature with the least smell of a drink in it, not ...
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About | Buckaroo Traditions Gathering
Buckaroo Traditions Gathering (BTG) highlights and honors Buckaroo traditions and art forms that have been used in ranching over 150 years.Missing: regional significance
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Ranch Hand Salary in Oregon: Hourly Rate (November, 2025)
As of Oct 31, 2025, the average hourly pay for a Ranch Hand in Oregon is $18.39 an hour. While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $25.67 and as low as ...Missing: buckaroo Nevada
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On an American frontier, cowboys confront their latest threat: climate ...
Jul 16, 2023 · Cowboying is a tough way of life, and it's harder with recent droughts. But Oregon's buckaroos are trying to adapt.Missing: development | Show results with:development
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Western Folklife Center
We share decades of archival recordings and live entertainment rooted in life in the American West. Cowboy poetry, music, gearmaking, educational and thought- ...Gift Shop · Contact Us · Where We Are · Become a MemberMissing: buckaroo preservation
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Elko's buckaroo roots on display at new Cowboy Arts, Gear Museum
Dec 4, 2019 · The museum, in fact, has recreated the atmosphere of Garcia's original shop with antique bridles, harnesses, spurs, bits and other western gear.Missing: preservation | Show results with:preservation
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Buckaroo Traditions Gathering - Facebook
Oct 6, 2025 · 1st Woman's Buckaroo Gathering. 6 women came, rode the big Nevada desert,they buckarood , they gathered, made big circles, trailed cattle ...
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How Mexican Vaqueros Inspired the American Cowboy - History.com
Sep 24, 2021 · The original vaqueros were largely Indigenous Mesoamerican men who were trained to wrangle cattle on horseback.Missing: buckarettes buckaroos diversity Basin
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Indigenous Vaqueros: America's First Cowboys | History - Mexico Soul
Oct 10, 2025 · ... Cowboys were all white guys. But history tells us otherwise. Cowboys or buckaroos of the west were a mixed lot and originally known as vaqueros.Missing: women Basin
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Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for Rangeland Managers
This paper provides a literature review of relevant rangeland management and water resource strategies that ranchers and rangeland managers are using to respond ...Missing: buckaroo | Show results with:buckaroo
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Buck Owens - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Their partnership was crucial in Buck's career, and Rich stayed with Owens as musician, guitarist, and leader of Buck's band, the Buckaroos, until his death in ...
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Buck Owens Biography - Alan Cackett
Buck Owens, the man credited with developing the Bakersfield Sound, was a multi-skilled singer, guitarist, songwriter, bandleader and music businessman.
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Buck, Elton, Whitney, JB, Dylan among Grammy Hall inductees
Nov 21, 2012 · The 27 new titles bring the total number of recordings in the Hall's collection to 933, and they include Bakersfield country (“Act Naturally,” ...<|separator|>
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REVIEW: Buck Owens & The Buckaroos – "Sweet Rosie Jones"
Aug 3, 2021 · Buck Owens & the Buckaroos are available on remastered reissues. Browse through our review for the details and find links to the music.Missing: 2020s tributes anniversary
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Buck Owens and His Buckaroos to receive triple live album release
May 19, 2025 · Omnivore Recordings has announced a new CD set of performances from Buck Owens And His Buckaroos titled Adios, Farewell, Goodbye, Good Luck ...
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Riff Buckaroo Buck Owens | Lessons | Fender Play
Play the melodic riff that drives this famous Buck Owens country classic. In this lesson you will learn: Single note downpicking ...
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Buckaroo by Buck Owens and The Buckaroos | PopHits.org
Buckaroo by Buck Owens and The Buckaroos (1965) hit #60 on the Billboard Hot 100. Listen, view chart stats, read trivia, rate the song, ...
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Rodeo (ballet) (1942) | Works - Aaron Copland
Ballet in one act · 1. Buckaroo Holiday. Version: Buckaroo Holiday in Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo (1942) for orchestra · 2. Corral Nocturne. Version: Corral ...
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‎Buckaroo - Song by Lee Ann Womack - Apple Music
Listen to Buckaroo by Lee Ann Womack on Apple Music. 1997. Duration: 3:00.<|separator|>
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Song: Buckaroo written by Bob Morris | SecondHandSongs
The song Buckaroo was written by Bob Morris and was first recorded and released by Buck Owens and His Buckaroos in 1965. It was covered by Leo Kottke, ...
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Buck Owens - Spotify Top Songs - Kworb.net
Buck Owens - Spotify Top Songs | Current charts. Last updated: 2025/11/06. Total, As lead, Solo, As feature (*). Streams, 258,563,052, 256,510,205 ...Missing: metrics | Show results with:metrics
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension - IMDb
Rating 6.2/10 (32,108) Adventurer, brain surgeon, rock musician Buckaroo Banzai and his crime-fighting team, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, must stop evil alien invaders from the eighth ...Full cast & crew · Trivia · Plot · Parents guide
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension
Rating 67% (45) Buckaroo Banzai is caught with his trusted allies, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, in a battle to the death between evil red aliens and good black aliens from Planet ...Cast & Crew · Movie Clips · More Like This
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Buckaroo Banzai: The Novel: Earl Mac Rauch - Amazon.com
Book details ; Print length. 222 pages ; Language. English ; Publisher. Pocket Books ; Publication date. January 1, 1984 ; ISBN-10. 0671540580.
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Comic books in 'Buckaroo Banzai TPB (Moonstone)' - MyComicShop
4.9 108 · $12.95 delivery · 7-day returnsThis volume reprints the 2 issue "Prequel" series, the two-issue "H.O.T.H." series, and the "Origin" and "Big Size" issues. Softcover, 158 pages, full color ...
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Dark Horse to Release Paperback Edition of 'Buckaroo Banzai' Sequel
Aug 29, 2023 · Marvel Comics published a comics adaptation in 1984, and in 2006-11, Moonstone published several Buckaroo Banzai comics, with new stories, ...Missing: franchise novelization
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Buckaroo Banzai Against the World Crime League HC
Nov 3, 2021 · This is a prose adventure, a sequel to the original film, told by the Reno Kid, and the adventure teased at the end of the original film.Missing: unproduced | Show results with:unproduced
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Buckaroo Banzai is finally getting a massive sequel from Dark Horse
Jan 12, 2021 · Buckaroo Banzai Against the World Crime League is a 544-page hardcover prose novel and will retail for $29.99. It will be available everywhere ...Missing: franchise novelization
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A look at 'Buckaroo Banzai' – The Pulp Super-Fan - ThePulp.Net
May 26, 2017 · Buckaroo Banzai is a neurosurgeon, physicist, musician, and adventurer who, with his band, fights evil Red Lectoids. He is a polymath and ...Missing: themes archetype
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Across the Eighth Dimension ...
Apr 16, 1999 · Neurosurgeon, rock star, comic book hero and crimefighter Buckaroo Banzai follows his lengthy list of accomplishments by using his invention of an experimental ...
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Does the Ultimate Sci-Fi Cult Classic Hold Up? - Inverse
Aug 15, 2024 · It's not perfect, but as a go-to cult favorite of many artists, writers, and fans, revisiting Buckaroo Banzai 40 years after its release reveals ...
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'I still don't know what it's about': Buckaroo Banzai, the surreal 80s ...
Apr 22, 2025 · And finally, how do they feel about the 1984 cult classic The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension? This misshapen, esoteric ...
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Private Buckaroo (1942) - IMDb
Rating 5.8/10 (655) A musical showcase for Harry James, the Andrews Sisters, Joe E. Lewis, and Donald O'Connor and Peggy Ryan. James is drafted and joining him is the band's ...
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The Roaring West (1935) - IMDb
Rating 6.1/10 (61) Buck Jones stars as 'Montana' in this 15-episode Universal serial involving the land rush, gold mines, stolen maps, claim-jumping and other high-handed ...Missing: plot | Show results with:plot
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The Nevada Buckaroo (1931) - IMDb
Rating 6.1/10 (84) When the Nevada Kid gets caught in a stage robbery, the gang leader Cherokee gets him released by forging a petition to the Governor.
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Bandleader Harry James is drafted along with his lead vocalist, who insists Army training and regulations shouldn't apply to a musician of his renown.Missing: streaming | Show results with:streaming
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The Roaring West - Tubi
Watch The Roaring West Free Online | 1 Season. A thrilling 15-episode serial featuring land rushes, gold mines, stolen maps and more Wild West adventures.
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Portland Buckaroos - The Oregon Encyclopedia
May 18, 2022 · In the fourteen years that the Buckaroos competed in the WHL, they were league leaders eight times, played in the finals six times, and captured ...
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Portland Buckaroos (1960-1976) - Fun While It Lasted
Feb 11, 2023 · Still, the Buckaroos claimed the league championship in their debut season of 1960-61 and again in 1965 and 1971. Center Art Jones was the iron ...
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Portland Buckaroos Statistics and History [WHL] - Hockeydb.com
Historical facts and data about the Portland Buckaroos [WHL] hockey team of the WHL, including players, standings, logos, and game program images.
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Salute to Buckaroos Set For Saturday - Portland Winterhawks - CHL
The Buckaroos won championships in 1961, 1965 and 1971 in the professional Western Hockey League. Among the former Buckaroos set to be in attendance Saturday ...
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Portland Buckaroos - Portland Buckaroos, Western Hockey League ...
Art Jones, Connie Madigan, Bill Saunders, Jim McLeod, Jack Bionda, Don Head, Dave Kelly and Norm Johnson are not only Buckaroo legends but legends in the ...Buckaroos Players · The Buckaroos (1960-1974) · Buying Hockey Memorabilia
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Buckaroos Players
The following pages feature individual photos and (soon to come statistics) of the Buckaroos players that were part of the great Portland Buckaroos franchise ...
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Portland Buckaroos Statistics and History [WIHL] - Hockey DB
The Portland Buckaroos were a Senior Amateur hockey team based in Portland, OR playing in the Western International Hockey League from 1974 to 1975.Missing: retrospective 2020 2025<|control11|><|separator|>
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Lowry High School (Winnemucca, NV) Soccer - Max Preps
See the Lowry Buckaroos's soccer schedule, roster, rankings, standings and more on MaxPreps.com.
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Buckaroos finish regular season with tie, loss | Great Basin Sun
Oct 29, 2025 · Lowry senior Callie Paulsen heads the ball in the goal for the Buckaroos in a 1-1 tie with Spring Creek. Photo by Tony Erquiaga ...
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FC Buckaroos – The Best Division 3A Multi-Gender Indoor Soccer ...
Feb 21, 2023 · FC Buckaroos. The Best Division 3A Multi-Gender Indoor Soccer Team in Portland. Menu. About the Bucks · Player Cards · Team Photos ...
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Standings - Portland Indoor Soccer!
Nov 6, 2022 · FC Buckaroos, 3, 4, 1, 10, 8. Pinky & De Bruyne, 5, 3, 0, 15, 8. Multi-gender 4B ... Portland Indoor Soccer 418 SE Main Street Portland OR, 97214 ...
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Salt Lake City Buckaroos Rodeo Statistics and Roster on StatsCrew ...
(1978-1979). The Salt Lake City Buckaroos, a professional rodeo team which played in Major League Rodeo, began playing in 1978 and last appeared in 1979.
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Special Buckaroos Rodeo - California Rodeo Salinas
An experience designed to give children with special needs the chance to be cowboys and cowgirls for a day. Now known locally as the Special Buckaroos Rodeo.
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Buckaroo - Explore the Collections - V&A
Feb 23, 2021 · Buckaroo! was first manufactured in 1970 by the Ideal Toy Company. It is aongst a range of classic plastic 3D games produced in the 1970s.Missing: Milton Bradley
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Buckaroo Game Instructions & Rules - Hasbro
Kick up some fun with this exciting never-know-when-he's-gonna-buck stacking game! Load up the moody mule for your gold mining trip.Missing: mobile app 2020s
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Buckaroo! (Milton Bradley edition 1996) | Board Game Version
Version Publisher. Milton Bradley ; Year Released. 1996 ; Product Code. 14526 102 ; Dimensions. 10.55 x 10.55 x 2.56 inches ; Weight.
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Failure To Fly For The USAF: The Downfall Of The Temco T-35 ...
Sep 27, 2024 · Maximum speed: 165 mph (266 km/h); Range: 650 miles (1,046 km); Service ceiling: 20,000 feet (6,096 meters). The Temco T-35 Buckaroo was a ...Missing: specifications | Show results with:specifications
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The Temco Buckaroo was designed in the late 1940s as an extremely low-cost trainer for commercial and export markets. Temco's failure to secure a USAF order ...
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te-1
In July, 1950, the three YT-35 Buckaroos were delivered to Randolph AFB to compete with the Beech T-34 Mentor, the Fairchild T-31, Boulton Paul Balliol, and the ...
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Nov 30, 1999 · The Temco Buckeroo was built in two versions, the Model TE-1A using a 145-hp Continental and the TE-1B with a 165-hp Franklin.
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Temco T-35 Buckaroo aircraft photos - AirHistory.net
Registration / Serial: 34470 ; Aircraft Original Type: Temco T-35 Buckaroo ; Aircraft Generic Type: Temco T-35 Buckaroo ; Aircraft Version: Temco TE-1B ...Missing: specifications | Show results with:specifications
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[PDF] swift-2025-Newsletter-July - Swift Museum Foundation, Inc.
Globe/Temco Swift will continue to grace the skies above and touch the lives of current ... story behind the T-35 Buckaroo. It's always a joy to have current or.
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T-35A Buckaroo Restoration - Facebook
Rating 5.0 (5) This page is dedicated to the restoration of the Kientz family Temco T-35A Buckaroo which was first dug out of the sand in 1976 by Bill Kientz. All photos, ...
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Buckaroo Hall of Fame & Heritage Museum - Travel Nevada
The Buckaroo Hall of Fame honors working ranchmen (Buckaroos) of Nevada's Great Basin, with exhibits of western memorabilia and skills like bronc riding.
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Buckaroo Hall of Fame - Great Basin Sun
Sep 13, 2024 · To be inducted into the Buckaroo Hall of Fame, you must be at least 85 years of age, and have spent a life actively engaged in Great Basin ranching.
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Buckaroo Hall of Fame (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You ...
Rating 3.0 (2) Located in the Convention Center, the Buckeroo Hall of Fame is a collection saddles, lariats, belt buckles, barb wire and other memorabilia about cowboy life.
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Buckaroo Lake Topo Map OR, Lake County (Foster Butte Area)
Buckaroo Lake is listed in the Swamps Category for Lake County in the state of Oregon. Buckaroo Lake is displayed on the "Foster Butte" USGS topo map.
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Buckaroo Lake, OR | Lake Details and Fishing Reports - Fish Roulette
Get detailed information about Buckaroo Lake in OR, including fishing reports, species, and nearby fishing guides. Plan your next fishing adventure with ...
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Buckaroo - Alexander Phimister Proctor: The Sculptor in Buckskin
Buckaroo, ca. 1916. Bronze, 27 1/2 in. (height). Oregon Historical Society, Portland, Oregon. One of those early Roman Bronze Works castings—all produced ...
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Alexander Phimister Proctor - Buckaroo - American
Proctor's cowboy sits tall in his saddle, firmly in control. The title, "Buckaroo," is a term used in the Northwest to refer to cowboys.Missing: Portland Pearl District
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Oregon Historical Society
Portland, OR 97205. 503.222.1741 · orhist@ohs.org · Staff Directory. Support OHS. The Oregon Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Federal ...Museum · Exhibits · Plan Your Visit · Research & Library