A photograph of two stunt drivers in action during a “Thrillcade” show at the 1952 Minnesota State Fair.

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A photograph of a young boy scared by an over-enthusiastic calf at the 1940 Minnesota State Fair.

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Women’s black and white wool houndstooth ensemble, consisting of (.A) a jacket and (.B) a skirt, made by Dolores Krinke of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Ensemble was named grand champion at the 1965 Minnesota State Fair.

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A poster advertising the 1922 Minnesota State Fair. The text at the bottom reads “The World’s Greatest State Fair.”

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A yellow T-shirt featuring the title page from Karal Ann Marling’s book, “Blue Ribbon: A Social and Pictorial History of the Minnesota State Fair”, created by the Minnesota Historical Society Press, 1990.

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A blue first premium satin prize ribbon from the 1937 Minnesota State Fair, awarded to Minnesota artist Syd Fossum for figure composition.

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A photograph of a woman carving a butter sculpture of a woman and cow from the 1938 Minnesota State Fair.

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One of my favorite events of the summer starts today, the Minnesota State Fair! This photograph shows Princess Kay Karen Bracken seated on a tractor, holding a glass of milk, at the 1964 Minnesota State Fair.

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A photograph of the winning race car driver of the AAA Golden Jubilee Cup in the winners circle at the 1952 Minnesota State Fair.

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A photograph of an “Anti-Saloon League” kiosk at the 1940 Minnesota State Fair.

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