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 Deletion of ""Finney Ross"" Master Leathersmith 

Dear Sir,

First off, I apologize if I mess this up, as I am a computer idiot.

My page on Finney Ross ... Master Leathersmith, was removed and I believe that to be an error.

Under section A47 it states ""It does not indicate how or why the subject is notable"".

Finney Ross was a South Texas Pioneer in leathersmithing for the R.C.A. (at that time the Rodeo Cowboys Association. It has since been changed to the P.R.C.A.: Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association)

His works graced the likes of Larry Mahan, Freckles Brown, Jim Shoulders, Casey Tibbs (just to name a FEW and most are now P.R.C.A. Hall of Fame inductees.)

During Ross's leathersmithing days in the 50's, 60's and 70's ... it was unheard of in the rodeo world to have one leathersmith dominate an entire state. But Ross's works were so sought after, that famous cowboy after cowboy would only reccommend Ross.

To this day, not only are his works highly collectible and valuable because of WHO he was and WHAT he did, but Larry Mahan who is on the board of trustees for the P.R.C.A. still retains all of his Ross items and still speaks of his works and contibutions to the R.C.A. to this day. (You may contact Mr. Mahan to verify) 

The old days of Rodeo and all the history behind it are slowly fading away. I would much appreciate you putting the page back up. I know that it doesn't seem like much of a statement to the world, but in the world of rodeo...it actually is.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

T. Kiefer Davis  
vintagedirtbiker@hotmail.com

P.S. Again my apologies if I did not fill this form out correctly. I basically know how to send an email, and that's it."