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Auto Race Pit Crew
1956
The pit crew works on #26, a Ford Fairlane, during an automobile race at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.
Automobile Race at the Fair
1956
Elevated view of an automobile race at the state fairgrounds, with the crowd in the foreground. Cars are parked in the infield.
Bardahl Pit Crew
The Bardahl car's pit crew watches the action during an automobile race at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.
Baton Twirlers Promote Milk
August 30, 1954
Near the Department of Agriculture's Milk House, two baton twirlers in an obvious promotion photograph sit on top of a car and raise their paper cups of milk. For many years, baton twirling contest...
Girls Scouts and Dormitory
August 30, 1954
A group of girls, including several Girl Scouts in uniform, photographed in the youth residence hall at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Auto Daredevils Perform
1954
Two cars and drivers with the Swenson Thrillcade World Champion Auto Daredevils perform before an audience at the Wisconsin State Fair.
