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Harvey Nelson with a Horse
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Young farmer Harvey A. Nelson, holding onto a large horse's lead, is standing next to an International truck at Gray View Farm. The truck's front bumper bears a bumper sticker promoting the Wisconsin State Fair, and a plate attached to the top of the license plate mentions the Racine County Fair.
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Girl and Horses at the Wisconsin State Fair
1958
A girl sits on a fence and holds the bridle of her horse as its foal stand by.
Governor Heil Waves to the Crowd
August 20, 1941
While watching the finish of a horse race at the Wisconsin State Fair, Governor Julius Heil raises his arm to cheer. Seated beside him (left to right) are Lieutenant Governor Walter S. Goodland and...
Grandstand Entrance
Elevated view of crowd outside the entrance to the Grandstand at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Horse and Rider Take a Jump
1940
Patricia Ferneding of Hartland, Wisconsin takes her Lightweight Hunter named Just So over a jump at the Wisconsin State Fair. Miss Ferneding won the Ladies and Lightweight Hunter Class at the Fair.
Harness Racing at the Wisconsin State Fair
1953
Harness racers are shown in action at the Wisconsin State Fair Park, with an audience watching from the grandstand.
Harness Racers Neck and Neck
Five harness racing horses, sulkies, and drivers race around the Wisconsin State Fair track as an audience watches from the grandstand.
