Arkansas Livestock Show, "Space Wheel" of Royal American Shows, Little Rock, Ark., October 4, 1962 [View 2] [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. 1962.

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Arkansas Livestock Show, "Space Wheel" of Royal American Shows, Little Rock, Ark., October 4, 1962 [View 2] [graphic] / Ernie Deane [photographer]. 1962.

Negative taken for October 4, 1962, Arkansas Gazette article "Trabant - Space-age Attraction on the Midway," B1:3. The "Space Wheel" of the Royal American Shows at the Arkansas Livestock Show in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. The "Space Wheel" is a twin set of dual wheels with seats for riders. These dual wheels turn round and round on individual axles, while moving together in a great circle-within-a-circle at the same time. In 1962, it was one of a kind.

1 negative : b&w ; 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 cm. (2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)

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Arkansas History Commission

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The Arkansas History Commission was created by the General Assembly in 1905. Inspired and guided during its early years by John Hugh Reynolds, the commission is the official archives of the state, responsible for collecting and preserving the source materials of the history of Arkansas. From the description of Arkansas History Commission records, 1905-1984 [microform]. (Arkansas History Commission). WorldCat record id: 244818119 ...

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