The Rose Parade, also known as the Tournament of Roses Parade, is part of "America's New Year Celebration" held New Year's Day. It was used to showcase California’s mild winter weather, and encourage migration from the East and the Midwest. Early precursors to the parade had horse-drawn carriages covered in flowers, followed by foot races, polo matches, and a game of tug-of-war on the town lot. Upon seeing the scores of flowers on display, one professor decided to suggest the name "Tournament of Roses." The first official parade was in 1895. William Rufus Shafter, was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War. He was later appointed colonel of the 17th United States Colored Infantry (1874). He also led the 24th Infantry, another United States Colored Troops regiment, (the "Buffalo Soldiers") in campaigns against the Cheyenne, Comanche, Kickapoo and Kiowa Indians in Texas, and played a prominent part as a major general in the Spanish–American War. His nickname was "Pecos Bill". Harrison Gray Otis was the president and general manager of the Times-Mirror Company, and the publisher of the Los Angeles Times. He became a brigadier general of volunteers during the Spanish-American War. Otis, donated his home to the Los Angeles County to be used “continuously and perpetually for the Arts and advancement of the Arts,” which led to the founding of the Otis Art Institute (Otis College of Art and Design). Carriage decorated with flowers driven by Thomas DeVo and carrying General Harrison Gray Otis, George D. Patten of the Pasadena Board of Trustees, and Major General William R. Shafter. The driver is in a suit wearing a derby hat. In the background are onlookers, trees and open land. Written on back of photo: 1902 Pasadena Rose Parade (All white people). 1. Gen. Harrison Gray Otis, 2. Patten (Pres. Pas Bd of Trustees). 3. Maj/gen William R. Shafter. Driver Thomas DeVol.
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Coach drivers Generals Parades & processions Carriages & coaches Tournament of Roses Patten, George D., 1847-1902 Shafter, William Rufus, 1835-1906 Otis, Harrison Gray, 1837-1917
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