Artifact of the Week — April 30, 2015

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April 30 2015

White River Water Carnival Parade in 1955

This photo at Old Independence Regional Museum features Cactus Vick in the White River Water Carnival Parade in 1955. Cactus Vick was the star of the 6 gun theater on Channel 4 at KARK TV. He is seen riding on a small carrousel float down Main Street. He advertised “Arkansas Made” products. Children are riding on the horses. Note the young boys on the left side of the photo with their toy guns and holsters.

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