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This is an advertisement for the Washington County fair that's to be held September 17-19, 1879. It lists the rules, regulations, and premiums for the fair as well as the program for all three days of activities. Fair officers include Charles Williamson, president, J.O. Young, secretary, O. Sawyer, treasurer, E.J. Nason, general superintendent, and J.L. Stratton, superintendent floral hall. A number of other people assisting with the fair are listed also.
Creator: Will H. Besack
Date: September 17, 1879-September 19, 1879
Item Number: 226576
Call Number: K Port 606 -W27 1879
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 226576
Agriculture - Implements and machinery
Agriculture - Livestock
Collections - Library - Fair Posters (K Port 606)
Community Life - Events and Celebrations - Fairs
Community Life - Recreation and Sports - Sports - Racing (dog and horse)
Date - 1870s - 1879
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Poster
Places - Counties - Washington
Thematic Time Period - Immigration and Settlement, 1854 - 1890
Type of Material - Printed materials - Posters
http://www.kansasmemory.org/item/226576