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Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 25 x 20 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin State Fair publicity records, 1930-1968 |
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| Call Number | PH 4072 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Roller Coaster
circa 1950-1959
Young children ride a small roller coaster at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Clothing Competition at the State Fair
Clothing judges Helen Pearson from Madison and Mrs. Hugh Cunningham from Milwaukee examine dresses entered in the home sewing competition at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Hopalong Cassidy and Twins
Actor William Boyd, better known as Hopalong Cassidy, with two pairs of twins entered in the twin competition at the Wisconsin State Fair. None of the children appear impressed by meeting the famou...
Popcorn Eaters
August 16, 1941
Eugene Barter, Jack Rosenthal, and Roland Small snack on popcorn on Children's Day at Wisconsin State Fair in 1941.
Weary Fairgoers
Two weary fairgoers catch a nap on a convenient bench at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.
Passenger Trolley at the Fair
1951
Fairgoers ride a tractor-drawn passenger wagon at the Fair. In the background is the Sky King roller coaster.
