Ladies of Sylvan Grove
Rural women
Sylvan Grove (Kan.)
Ladies dressed in their finest on Sylvan Grove's Main St., possibly during the County Fair.
Sylvan Grove Public Library
Sylvan Historical Society
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SHS-196
County Fair Auto Race
Sylvan Grove (Kan.)
Racing automobiles--1900-1920.
L-R: Mr. Gregory, F.A. Gatewood and John Morgan won the auto race at the 1910 Lincoln County-Sylvan Grove Fair. One of the men reportedly fell out of the vehicle at a turn and wasn't missed until the race ended. The Loving Cup was presented to the Sylvan Historical Society by the Lincoln County Historical Society at the 2010 County Fair, 100 years later.
Sylvan Grove Public Library
Sylvan Historical Society
1910
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English
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SGPL029
Lincoln County-Sylvan Grove Fair
Sulvan Grove (Kan.)
Parades
Military Parade
10th Battalion Kansas State Guard Band marching in Lincoln County-Sylvan Grove Fair Parade
Sylvan Grove Public Library
Sylvan Historical Society
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English
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SGPL021
Lincoln County-Sylvan Grove Fair
Sylvan Grove (Kan.)
Agricultural exhibitions
Farm animals
Cattle, horses and mules were shown by area stockmen at the 1916 County Fair.
"Stock Show, Sylvan Grove Fair 1916." Written on image.
Sylvan Grove Public Library
Sylvan Historical Society
1916
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English
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SGPL012
Lincoln County-Sylvan Grove Fair
Sylvan Grove (Kan.)
Agricultural exhibitions
Panoramic View of the 1915 Fair, Sylvan Grove, Kansas.
"Lincoln Co. Fair 1915. Sylvan Grove, Kan." written on bottom of image.
Sylvan Grove Public Library
Sylvan Historical Society
1915
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English
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SGPL011
Lincoln County-Sylvan Grove Fair
Sylvan Grove (Kan.)
Acrobatics
Entertainment took on many forms at the County Fair. Here spectators watch acrobats perform as the band provides music. Bands from surrounding towns each had their day to entertain, including the Fort Riley Army Band.
"Sylvan Fair" written on image.
Sylvan Grove Public Library
Sylvan Historical Society
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SGPL010
Dressed for the Fair
Sylvan Grove (Kan.)
The County Fair in Sylvan Grove, Kansas, was an opportunity to dress in your Sunday best. These ladies are posed in front of one of the many stands at the Fair.
Sylvan Grove Public Library
Sylvan Historical Society
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SGPL007
County Fair Concession Stand
Sylvan Grove (Kan.)
Concessions (Amusements, etc.)
Sylvan High School Girls Basketball Team raised funds by operating a concession stand at the County Fair.
Sylvan Grove Public Library
Sylvan Historical Society
about 1914
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English
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SGPL006