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41. Livestock parade, 1947 Livestock parade, 1947Livestock exhibitions--Illinois; Livestock parade--Illinois State FairCaption: State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill., Aug. 18 - Prize livestock are shown parading in front of the Grandstand in the famed multi-million dollar livestock parade at the Illinois State Fair.
42. Longest pigtail contest winner, 1957 Longest pigtail contest winner, 1957Contests--Illinois State FairCaption on the back: "State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill. - Aug. 8 - Ten-year-old Sheryl Ann Plate, fifth grade pupil of Astoria (Fulton County) proudly displays her thirty-two inch pigtails which we
43. Mrs. Margaret Phares inspecting cane collection Mrs. Margaret Phares inspecting cane collectionHobbies--Illinois State Fair; Collections--Illinois State FairCaption on the back: "State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill. Aug. 10- The Hobby Show at the Illinois State Fair is drawing thousands of people daily who spend hours inspecting the many interesting displ
44. Premiere Breeder Award, Hampshire Sheep, 1976 Premiere Breeder Award, Hampshire Sheep, 1976Livestock exhibitions--Illinois; Sheep--Illinois State Fair;Award winner: Heggemeier Sheep.(l-r): Kim Ketchum, Dave Gores (?), Bob Buettke, Jody Heggemeier, Bill Heggemeier, Jim Heggemeier, Mayor of Pontiac.
45. President Dwight D. Eisenhower chats with 4-H Club winners President Dwight D. Eisenhower chats with 4-H Club winnersDignitaries--Illinois State Fair; Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969; Grand Champions--Illinois State FairCaption: President Eisenhower chats with 4-H Club winners at a recent State Fair. Left to right are: Margaret and Harold Jepson, Elgin, with their Holstein calf; Governor William G. Stratton; the Pres
46. President Ronald Reagan at the Illinois State Fair President Ronald Reagan at the Illinois State FairReagan, Ronald; Illinois State Fair; Livestock Exhibitions--Illinois; Agricultural exhibitions--Illinois; Illinois State Fair--PublicityAnnouncement of President Ronald Reagan speaking at the 1986 Illinois State Fair.
47. Publicity flyer from the 1958 Illinois State Fair Publicity flyer from the 1958 Illinois State FairIllinois State Fair--Publicity; Livestock exhibitions--Illinois; Agricultural exhibitions--Illinois
48. Quilt display, 1947 Quilt display, 1947Domestic arts--Illinois State Fair; Quilts--Illinois State FairTwo women examine the award winning quilts on display at the 1947 Illinois State Fair.
49. Renovation of Building 13 into the Livestock Show Pavilion Renovation of Building 13 into the Livestock Show PavilionRenovation--Illinois State Fair; Construction--Illinois State FairThe renovation of Building 13 was one of the two most important construction projects for the 1971 Illinois State Fair (the other being the construction of a new horse barn.)
50. Reserve Champion Shorthorn Bull, 1950 Reserve Champion Shorthorn Bull, 1950Grand Champions--Illinois State Fair; Shorthorn bulls--Illinois State FairCaption: State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill., Aug. 16 - Gene Mathers of Mason City, Ill., showing his Reserve Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull selected at the Illinois State Fairgrounds today. The 600-p
51. Springfield Gymnastics Team Springfield Gymnastics TeamGymnastics--Illinois State Fair; Gymnasts--Illinois State FairThe Springfield Gymnastics Team continues a 442 hour marathon jump to best a 1969 record set by an Australian team.
52. Springfield Gymnastics Team Springfield Gymnastics TeamGymnastics--Illinois State FairThe Springfield Gymnastics Team continues a 442 hour marathon jump to best a 1969 record set by an Australian team.
53. Springfield Gymnastics Team Springfield Gymnastics TeamGymnastics--Illinois State Fair; Gymnasts--Illinois State FairCaption on the back: "The Springfield Gymnastics Team is "head over heels" in enthusiasm as they continue a 442 hour marathon jump to best a 1969 record set by an Australian team. The 15 youngsters, r
54. Springfield Gymnastics Team Springfield Gymnastics TeamGymnastics--Illinois State Fair; Gymnasts--Illinois State LibraryThe Springfield Gymnastics Team continues a 442 hour marathon jump to best a 1969 record set by an Australian team. Shown here: Shelley Grant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grant, Springfield.
55. Springfield Gymnastics Team Springfield Gymnastics TeamGymnastics--Illinois State Fair; Gymnasts--Illinois State FairThe Springfield Gymnastics Team continues a 442 hour marathon jump to best a 1969 record set by an Australian team. Shown here: Shelley Grant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grant, Springfield.
56. Swine judging, Junior livestock division, 1937 Swine judging, Junior livestock division, 1937Swine--Illinois State Fair
57. The Spoon Man The Spoon ManEntertainers--Illinois State Fair"The Spoon Man" [Jim Cruise] entertains a young fairgoer.
58. Third Annual Chilli Cook-Off, 1992 Third Annual Chilli Cook-Off, 1992Contests--Illinois State Fair; Illinois State Fair--PublicityAnnouncement of dates, rules and regulations for the Chilli Cook-Off at the 1992 Illinois State Fair.
59. Wheat display Wheat displayAgricultural exhibitions--Illinois; Wheat--Illinois State Fair
60. Youth Day, 1986 Youth Day, 1986Contests--Illinois State Fair; Illinois State Fair--PublicityAnnouncement of smile contests at the Illinois State Fair, on Youth Day, August 15, 1986.

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