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Silver Spur Awards description
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John Ford, Ben Johnson, Nevada Governor Vail Pittman, John Wayne and Harry Carey, Jr. at the inaugural Silver Spurs Award ceremony held in Reno on May 13, 1950.
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Snipe on back of photo
Nevada State Journal May 12, 1950
An article from the May 12, 1950 edition of the Nevada State Journal about the Silver Spurs events.
Nevada State Journal-May 12, 1950 Ad
An ad for gala screenings of She Wore a Yellow Ribbon and Wagon Master, with director John Ford and cast in attendance.
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A close-up of John Wayne's Silver Spur Award
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