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Fairgrounds Harness Race
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One horse and racer on the track in front of the judges stand during a harness race at a fairgrounds. Signs visible promote county fairs in Darlington and Monroe, and a political sign for Taylor G. Brown for Lt. Gov.
July 14, 1944
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Fairgrounds Harness Race
July 14, 1944
Racers heading into the curve in front of the grandstand at a county fair harness race.
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.
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.
Auto Racing
June 22, 1952
Racers coming into the first turn of the first five-mile heat at the Dane County Fair Grounds. Shows five racers and background crowd.
Platteville Coon Dog Race
July 2, 1944
Coon dogs starting race with handlers and spectators in background.
Platteville Coon Dog Event
July 2, 1944
Coon dogs treeing a raccoon with handler and spectators observing. Sign on spectators' fence says: "Elect Taylor G. Brown, Republican Candidate for Lieutenant Governor."
