Records, 1915-1969.

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Records, 1915-1969.

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Administrative records, primarily 1938-1969, of state fair officials Ralph Ammon and Willard Masterson concerning the overall management of the annual Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis. The records cover a wide range of administrative subjects but only three folders concern the period before 1938. Files regard the promotion of Wisconsin agriculture, the development of the Alice in Dairyland program, entertainment attractions at the fair, relations with county fairs in the state, with related state agencies, and with professional associations, and other topics.

34.6 c.f. (33 record center cartons, 2 archives boxes, and 1 oversize box)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin State Fair

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The first Wisconsin State Fair was held in Janesville in October 1851, sponsored by the State Agricultural Society. From 1851 to 1885, the fair was held at different locations. Milwaukee was the site from 1886 to 1891, and in this last year a permanent site was purchased there. West Allis, in Milwaukee County, continues to be the fair's home. In 1897 the State Board of Agriculture (WIHV85-A1933) was created, taking over the operation of the fair from the Agricultural Society. In 191...