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This black and white photograph shows the first Kafir Corn Carnival at El Dorado, Kansas. The first carnival was held, in 1911, to honor the hardy sorghum grain. The three-day celebration featured barbecues, parades, floats and elaborate exhibits of kafir corn. In 1928, the last carnival was held.
Date: Between 1920 and 1929
Item Number: 210357
Call Number: FK2.B5 E.52 *1
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 210357
Agriculture - Crops - Vegetables - Corn
Collections - Photograph
Community Life - Events and Celebrations - Carnivals
Community Life - Events and Celebrations - Festivals
Date - 1920s
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Photograph
Places - Cities and towns - El Dorado
Places - Counties - Butler
Thematic Time Period - The Twenties, 1920-1929
Type of Material - Photographs
Type of Material - Postcards
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