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Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Saturday, Aug. 16, 1941, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1941

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Saturday, Aug. 16, 1941, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The official race day program for the Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Saturday, Aug. 16, 1941 harness races at Skowhegan Fair. The cover of the program includes the contemporary track record time for Pacing set at 2.02 1/2 by Ray Henley in 1937 and matched by Little Pat in 1939. The track record time for Trotting set at 2.04 1/4 by Emma Signal in 1939.

Race day officials listed on the program include: Harry McKinney, Wakefield, Massachusetts; Starter Judges Dr. J. A. Stevens, Dover, New Hampshire, Frank G. Trott, Winchester, Massachusetts, Dr. A. P. Mills, New Vineyard, Maine. Timers C. Scott …


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Friday, Aug. 15, 1941, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1941

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Friday, Aug. 15, 1941, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The official race day program for the Friday, Aug. 15, 1941 harness races at Skowhegan Fair. The cover of the program includes the contemporary track record time for Pacing set at 2.02 1/2 by Ray Henley in 1937 and matched by Little Pat in 1939. The track record time for Trotting set at 2.04 1/4 by Emma Signal in 1939.

Race day officials listed on the program include: Harry McKinney, Wakefield, Massachusetts; Starter Judges Dr. J. A. Stevens, Dover, New Hampshire, Frank G. Trott, Winchester, Massachusetts, Dr. A. P. Mills, New Vineyard, Maine. Timers C. Scott Robinson, Byron B. Perkins. …


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Thursday, Aug. 14, 1941, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1941

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Thursday, Aug. 14, 1941, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The official race day program for the Thursday, Aug. 14, 1941 harness races at Skowhegan Fair. The cover of the program includes the contemporary track record time for Pacing set at 2.02 1/2 by Ray Henley in 1937 and matched by Little Pat in 1939. The track record time for Trotting set at 2.04 1/4 by Emma Signal in 1939.

Race day officials listed on the program include: Harry McKinney, Wakefield, Massachusetts; Starter Judges Dr. J. A. Stevens, Dover, New Hampshire, Frank G. Trott, Winchester, Massachusetts, Dr. A. P. Mills, New Vineyard, Maine. Timers C. Scott Robinson, Byron B. Perkins. …


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1941, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1941

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1941, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The official race day program for the Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1941 harness races at Skowhegan Fair. The cover of the program includes the contemporary track record time for Pacing set at 2.02 1/2 by Ray Henley in 1937 and matched by Little Pat in 1939. The track record time for Trotting set at 2.04 1/4 by Emma Signal in 1939.

Race day officials listed on the program include: Harry McKinney, Wakefield, Massachusetts; Starter Judges Dr. J. A. Stevens, Dover, New Hampshire, Frank G. Trott, Winchester, Massachusetts, Dr. A. P. Mills, New Vineyard, Maine. Timers C. Scott Robinson, Byron B. Perkins. …


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 1941, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1941

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 1941, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The official race day program for the Tuesday, Aug. 12, 1941 harness races at Skowhegan Fair. The cover of the program includes the contemporary track record time for Pacing set at 2.02 1/2 by Ray Henley in 1937 and matched by Little Pat in 1939. The track record time for Trotting set at 2.04 1/4 by Emma Signal in 1939.

Race day officials listed on the program include: Harry McKinney, Wakefield, Massachusetts; Starter Judges Dr. J. A. Stevens, Dover, New Hampshire, Frank G. Trott, Winchester, Massachusetts, Dr. A. P. Mills, New Vineyard, Maine. Timers C. Scott Robinson, Byron B. Perkins. …


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Monday, Aug. 11, 1941, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1941

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Monday, Aug. 11, 1941, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The official race day program for the Monday, August 11, 1941 harness races at Skowhegan Fair. The cover of the program includes the contemporary track record time for Pacing set at 2.02 1/2 by Ray Henley in 1937 and matched by Little Pat in 1939. The track record time for Trotting set at 2.04 1/4 by Emma Signal in 1939.

Race day officials listed on the program include: Harry McKinney, Wakefield, Massachusetts; Starter Judges Dr. J. A. Stevens, Dover, New Hampshire, Frank G. Trott, Winchester, Massachusetts, Dr. A. P. Mills, New Vineyard, Maine. Timers C. Scott Robinson, Byron B. Perkins. …


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Saturday, Aug. 17, 1940, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1940

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Saturday, Aug. 17, 1940, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The official race day program for the Saturday, August 17, 1940 harness races at Skowhegan Fair. The cover of the program includes the contemporary track record time for Pacing set at 2.02 1/2 by Ray Henley in 1937 and matched by Little Pat in 1939. The track record time for Trotting set at 2.04 1/4 by Emma Signal in 1939.

Race day officials listed on the program include: Warren J. Wood, Chatham, N.Y., starter; Dr. J. A. Stevens, Dover, N.H., judge; Dr. A. P. Mills, New Vineyard, Maine, judge; C. Scott Robinson and Byron B. Perkins, timers; Wilfred Caouette, race …


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Friday, Aug. 16, 1940, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1940

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Friday, Aug. 16, 1940, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The official race day program for the Friday, August 16, 1940 harness races at Skowhegan Fair. The cover of the program includes the contemporary track record time for Pacing set at 2.02 1/2 by Ray Henley in 1937 and matched by Little Pat in 1939. The track record time for Trotting set at 2.04 1/4 by Emma Signal in 1939.

Race day officials listed on the program include: Warren J. Wood, Chatham, N.Y., starter; Dr. J. A. Stevens, Dover, N.H., judge; Dr. A. P. Mills, New Vineyard, Maine, judge; C. Scott Robinson and Byron B. Perkins, timers; Wilfred Caouette, race …


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Thursday, Aug. 15, 1940, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1940

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Thursday, Aug. 15, 1940, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The official race day program for the Thursday, August 15, 1940 harness races at Skowhegan Fair. The cover of the program includes the contemporary track record time for Pacing set at 2.02 1/2 by Ray Henley in 1937 and matched by Little Pat in 1939. The track record time for Trotting set at 2.04 1/4 by Emma Signal in 1939.

Race day officials listed on the program include: Warren J. Wood, Chatham, N.Y., starter; Dr. J. A. Stevens, Dover, N.H., judge; Dr. A. P. Mills, New Vineyard, Maine, judge; C. Scott Robinson and Byron B. Perkins, timers; Wilfred Caouette, race …


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1940, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1940

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1940, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The official race day program for the Wednesday, August 14, 1940 harness races at Skowhegan Fair. The cover of the program includes the contemporary track record time for Pacing set at 2.02 1/2 by Ray Henley in 1937 and matched by Little Pat in 1939. The track record time for Trotting set at 2.04 1/4 by Emma Signal in 1939.

Race day officials listed on the program include: Warren J. Wood, Chatham, N.Y., starter; Dr. J. A. Stevens, Dover, N.H., judge; Dr. A. P. Mills, New Vineyard, Maine, judge; C. Scott Robinson and Byron B. Perkins, timers; Wilfred Caouette, race …


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1940, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1940

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1940, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The official race day program for the Tuesday, August 13, 1940 harness races at Skowhegan Fair. The cover of the program includes the contemporary track record time for Pacing set at 2.02 1/2 by Ray Henley in 1937 and matched by Little Pat in 1939. The track record time for Trotting set at 2.04 1/4 by Emma Signal in 1939.

Race day officials listed on the program include: Warren J. Wood, Chatham, N.Y., starter; Dr. J. A. Stevens, Dover, N.H., judge; Dr. A. P. Mills, New Vineyard, Maine, judge; C. Scott Robinson and Byron B. Perkins, timers; Wilfred Caouette, race …


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Monday, Aug. 12, 1940, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1940

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Monday, Aug. 12, 1940, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The official race day program for the Monday, August 12, 1940 harness races at Skowhegan Fair. The cover of the program includes the contemporary track record time for Pacing set at 2.02 1/2 by Ray Henley in 1937 and matched by Little Pat in 1939. The track record time for Trotting set at 2.04 1/4 by Emma Signal in 1939.

Race day officials listed on the program include: Warren J. Wood, Chatham, N. Y., starter; Dr. J. A. Stevens, Dover, N. H., judge; Dr. A. P. Mills, New Vineyard, Maine, judge; C. Scott Robinson and Byron B. Perkins, timers; Wilfred …


Skowhegan Centennial Fair Race Program, Aug. 20, 1938, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1938

Skowhegan Centennial Fair Race Program, Aug. 20, 1938, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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Six panel program for the Saturday, August 20, 1938 harness races at the Centennial Celebration of the Skowhegan Fair, 1838-1938. Touted in 2017 as "The Nation's Oldest Consecutively Running Agricultural Fair," organizers state the Skowhegan State Fair began meeting in 1818.

The program includes the track records for pacing, 2.02 1/2 set by Ray Henley on August 20, 1937 and trotting, 2.04 3/4, set by Alloway on August 16, 1937. The names of all fair and racing officials are included on the front panel of the program.

Guy Kendall made pencil and pen notes about winning times and pari-mutuel purses.


Skowhegan Centennial Fair Race Program, Aug. 19, 1938, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1938

Skowhegan Centennial Fair Race Program, Aug. 19, 1938, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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Six panel program for the Friday, August 19, 1938 harness races at the Centennial Celebration of the Skowhegan Fair, 1838-1938. Touted in 2017 as "The Nation's Oldest Consecutively Running Agricultural Fair," organizers state the Skowhegan State Fair began meeting in 1818.

The program includes the track records for pacing, 2.02 1/2 set by Ray Henley on August 20, 1937 and trotting, 2.04 3/4, set by Alloway on August 16, 1937. The names of all fair and racing officials are included on the front panel of the program. The back panel of the program advertises "The Most Elaborate Night Shows Ever …


Skowhegan Centennial Fair Race Program, Aug. 18, 1938, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1938

Skowhegan Centennial Fair Race Program, Aug. 18, 1938, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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Six panel program for the Thursday, August 18, 1938 harness races at the Centennial Celebration of the Skowhegan Fair, 1838-1938. Touted in 2017 as "The Nation's Oldest Consecutively Running Agricultural Fair," organizers state the Skowhegan State Fair began meeting in 1818.

The program includes the track records for pacing, 2.02 1/2 set by Ray Henley on August 20, 1937 and trotting, 2.04 3/4, set by Alloway on August 16, 1937. The names of all fair and racing officials are included on the front panel of the program. Guy Kendall made pencil and pen notes about winning times and pari-mutuel purses.


Skowhegan Centennial Fair Race Program, Aug. 16, 1938, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1938

Skowhegan Centennial Fair Race Program, Aug. 16, 1938, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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Six panel program for the Tuesday, August 16, 1938 harness races at the Centennial Celebration of the Skowhegan Fair, 1838-1938. Touted in 2017 as "The Nation's Oldest Consecutively Running Agricultural Fair," organizers state the Skowhegan State Fair began meeting in 1818.

The program includes the track records for pacing, 2.02 1/2 set by Ray Henley on August 20, 1937 and trotting, 2.04 3/4, set by Alloway on August 16, 1937. The names of all fair and racing officials are included on the front panel of the program. The back panel of the program advertises "The Most Elaborate Night Shows Ever …


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Saturday, Aug. 21, 1937, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1937

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Saturday, Aug. 21, 1937, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The six-page program for the Saturday, August 21, 1937 Skowhegan Fair races. The program includes information about the track records, the names of race officials and fair officials, as well as the Racing Committee. The program also contains Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about race finishes, and changes in the field.


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Thursday, Aug. 20, 1937, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1937

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Thursday, Aug. 20, 1937, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The six-page program for the Friday, August 20, 1937 Skowhegan Fair races. The program includes information about the track records, the names of race officials and fair officials, as well as the Racing Committee. The program also contains Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about race finishes, and changes in the field.


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Thursday, Aug. 19, 1937, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1937

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Thursday, Aug. 19, 1937, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The six-page program for the Thursday, August 19, 1937 Skowhegan Fair races. The program includes information about the track records, the names of race officials and fair officials, as well as the Racing Committee. The program also features ads promoting the "Revelations of 1937" review as well as other fair events. The final page of the card lists the daily programs for the remaining days of the fair. The program also contains Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about race finishes, and changes in the field.


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1937, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1937

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1937, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The six-page program for the Wednesday, August 18, 1937 Skowhegan Fair races. The program includes information about the track records, the names of race officials and fair officials, as well as the Racing Committee. The program also features ads promoting the "Revelations of 1937" review as well as other fair events. The final page of the card lists the daily programs for Thursday through Saturday. The program also contains Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about race finishes, and changes in the field.


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1937, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1937

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1937, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The six-page program for the Tuesday, August 17, 1937 Skowhegan Fair races. The program includes information about the track records, the names of race officials and fair officials, as well as the Racing Committee. The program also features ads promoting the "Revelations of 1937" review as well as other fair events. The final page of the card lists the daily programs for Wednesday through Saturday. The program also contains Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about race finishes, and changes in the field. Kendall made special note of the time set by bay colt Follow Up in the ninth race of the …


Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Monday, Aug. 16, 1937, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee Aug 1937

Skowhegan Fair Race Program, Monday, Aug. 16, 1937, Skowhegan Fair Racing Committee

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The six-page program for the Monday, August 16, 1937 Skowhegan Fair races. The program includes information about the track records, the names of race officials and fair officials, as well as the Racing Committee. The program also features a display ad promoting the glamorous "Revelations of 1937" review. The show included "20 Charming Girls" and "Beautiful Costumes." The show included a performance by Billy Rose's Jumbo the Elephant. The final page of the card lists the full daily program for the Skowhegan Fair. The program also contains Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about race finishes, changes in the field, and payouts …