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Eau Claire County (Wis.). Extension Office: Fair Premium Books, 1896-1979

 Collection
Identifier: Eau Claire Series 115

Content Description

Premium books for agricultural fairs in northern counties and the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. The books list the date and locations of the fairs; the rules for the competitions, exhibitors, and judging; fair regulations; and fair officials. Also listed are the classes to be entered and the prizes. Advertisements for area businesses and fair events are often included. Of interest is a full-page advertisement for Gene Holter's Wild Animal Show to be held at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. It includes photographs and descriptions of the events. Materials are arranged alphabetical by county and chronological thereunder. Listings in the conents list below with parentheses after the first year noted, indicate that the book was originally published for the first year and then changes were made to the same copy to update it for the subsequent year.

Dates

  • Creation: 1896-1979

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. For more information regarding the copyright status of this collection please contact the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Extent

2.0 Linear Feet (5 archives boxes and 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Summary

Premium books for agricultural fairs in northern counties and the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. The books list the date and locations of the fairs; the rules for the competitions, exhibitors, and judging; fair regulations; and fair officials. Also listed are the classes to be entered and the prizes. Advertisements for area businesses and fair events are often included. Of interest is a full-page advertisement for Gene Holter's Wild Animal Show to be held at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. It includes photographs and descriptions of the events.

Wisconsin Historical Society Descriptive Finding Aid

A duplicate copy of the information in this finding aid is also available through the Wisconsin Historical Society: Register of the Eau Claire County (Wis.). Extension Office: Fair Premium Books, 1896-1979

Processing Note

Processed by Sarah Roberts, 2001.

Status
Published
Author
Guinevere Fischer
Date
August 22, 2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Eau Claire Area Research Center, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository

Contact:
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire Wisconsin 54701 United States
715-836-2739