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Clay Center fair

Date: September 12 - 15, 1893

A poster announcing a fair in Clay Center, Kansas. It shows a color illustration of a horse race.

Medium: PhysicalObject

The Daily Fair News, Topeka, Kansas

Date: September 11, 1883

A newspaper for the Kansas State Fair in Topeka, Kansas. The paper includes a directory of amusements and leading exhibits. Advertisements of local businesses are also included.

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Cowley County fair, Winfield, Kansas

Date: September 5 - 9, 1887

This poster announces a Cowley County fair to be held at Winfield, Kansas. The majority of the poster includes a color illustration of a livestock show.

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Fourth annual fair and exposition, Paola, Kansas

Date: September 27- 30, 1876

This is an advertisement for the Fourth Annual Fair and Exposition of the Miami County Agricultural and Mechanical Association at Paola Kansas. Highlights include a list of premiums, a reunion…

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Anderson County fair

Date: October 4, 1881

A poster for the Anderson County fair. Poster viewers are encouraged to “Develop our Resources; Promote Home Interests; and Encourage Home Industries.” Highlights include a speed ring, cattle show, and…

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Clyde, Kansas fair

Date: September 5 - 8, 1882

This is a poster for the Clyde, Kansas, fair. Highlights include races, liberal purses, and a speech by Schuyler Colfax. An illustration of a sulky race is included.

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Cowley County fair

Date: August 30, 1886-September 03, 1886

This poster announces the fourth annual fair of the Cowley County Fair and Driving Park Association in Winfield, Kansas. Highlights include races, exhibitions, and reduced rail rates. Fair officers are…

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Cowley County fair

Date: September 05, 1887-September 09, 1887

A poster for the Cowley County fair to be held in Winfield, Kansas. Highlights of the fair include: races; an exposition; and excursion rates on railroads. Fair officers are S.…

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Cowley County fair, licensed hack

Date: 1887

A poster advertising a licensed hack for the 1887 Cowley County fair. The fair is sponsored by the Cowley County Fair and Driving Park Association. W.J. Wilson is listed as…

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Pleasanton, Kansas fair

Date: September 13, 1887-September 16, 1887

A poster for the Pleasanton, Kansas fair. Highlights of the fair include: best display of stock; plenty of fresh drinking water; novelty race; and professor Oakes’ Swiss bell ringers.

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Cowley County fair premiums list

Date: 1886

This is a supplemental premiums list for the Cowley County fair. It contains a detailed list of prizes for horses, sheep, cattle, agriculture, among other things.

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Wilson County fair

Date: September 11, 1894-September 14, 1894

This poster is for the Wilson County fair. Highlights include: plenty of amusement and instruction; races; and new products of labor and skill. Fair officers are William Sherlock, president, and…

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Sumner County fair

Date: Between 1870 and 1900

This poster is for the Sumner County fair. No year is given however the fair took place from August 30th to September 2nd. Highlights include: trials of speed each day;…

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Seneca fair

Date: September 17, 1889-September 20, 1889

This is a poster for the Seneca fair. The main part of this poster is taken up by a large picture of a horse race. Also listed is information stating…

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Cherokee County exhibition

Date: Between 1870 and 1910

A poster for the Cherokee County fair. There is no year given but the dates are from October 11th to October 14th. Highlights of the fair include: $2,500 in premiums;…

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Greenwood County fair

Date: September 19, 1882-September 21, 1882

A poster for the Greenwood County fair in Eureka, Kansas. Highlights of the fair include: unusual attractions in the speed ring, exhibitions of sheep, pigs, cattle, and horses; and a…

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Riley County fair

Date: October 7-10, 1872

A poster for the Riley County fair in Manhattan, Kansas. Highlights of the fair include: bicycle races, tug of war, foot races and an apple race.

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Pawnee County fair

Date: September 26, 1879

A poster for the Pawnee County fair at Larned. Highlights include: an appearance by Governor St.John, Treasurer John Francis, and Auditor P.I. Brokebrake.

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Neosha Falls fair

Date: Between 1880 and 1910

This poster is for the eighth annual fair organized by the Neosha Valley District Fair Association. There is no year given but the event takes place from September 26th to…

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Hays city fair

Date: September 26, 1883-September 28, 1883

This poster is for the 1883 Hays city fair. Highlights of the fair include good premiums, races, floral and mechanical arts, and a baseball tournament. It is advertised as the…

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Columbus fair, Columbus, Kansas

Date: October 15, 1889-October 17, 1889

This poster announces the first annual fair of the Cherokee County Breeders’ Association to be held in Columbus, Kansas. Highlights of the fair include $3,000 in premiums, first class exhibitions,…