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Gorham Fair Association Races, October 27, 1937, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society Oct 1937

Gorham Fair Association Races, October 27, 1937, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society

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The official race program for the Wednesday, October 27, 1937 Gorham Fair Races at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds. The program includes the name of race officials including Harry McKenney, starting judge; Frank Trott, presiding judge; and Frank R. Witman, director of mutuels. Pari-mutuel betting was operated under the supervision of the Maine Racing Commission. Rules for the Daily Double races are recorded in the program. The program cover features a portrait of standardbred horse, Sandman. The program also includes photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes on race finishes and times, as well as changes in the race line up.


Gorham Fair Association Races, October 26, 1937, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society Oct 1937

Gorham Fair Association Races, October 26, 1937, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society

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The official race program for the Tuesday, October 26, 1937 Gorham Fair Races at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds. The program includes the name of race officials including Harry McKenney, starting judge; Frank Trott, presiding judge; and Frank R. Witman, director of mutuels. Pari-mutuel betting was operated under the supervision of the Maine Racing Commission. Rules for the Daily Double races are recorded in the program. The program cover features a portrait of standardbred horse, Sandman. The program also includes photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes on race finishes and times, as well as changes in the race line up.


Gorham Fair Association Races, October 25, 1937, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society Oct 1937

Gorham Fair Association Races, October 25, 1937, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society

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The official race program for the Monday, October 25, 1937 Gorham Fair Races at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds. The program includes the name of race officials including Harry McKenney, starting judge; Frank Trott, presiding judge; and Frank R. Witman, director of mutuels. Pari-mutuel betting was operated under the supervision of the Maine Racing Commission. Rules for the Daily Double races are recorded in the program. The program cover features a portrait of standardbred horse, Sandman. The program also includes photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes on race finishes and times, as well as changes in the race line up.


Over-Coat Meet, October 22, 1937, All Maine Fair Co. Oct 1937

Over-Coat Meet, October 22, 1937, All Maine Fair Co.

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The official race program for the Friday, October 22, 1937 Over-Coat Meet at the Maine State Fairgrounds, Lewiston, Maine. The Over-Coat meet was sponsored by the All Maine Fair Co. The program indicates the organization is a member of the National Trotting Association and includes the names of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program includes Guy Kendall’s handwritten notes on race finishes and changes in the race lineups.


Over-Coat Meet, October 21, 1937, All Maine Fair Co. Oct 1937

Over-Coat Meet, October 21, 1937, All Maine Fair Co.

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The official race program for the Thursday, October 21, 1937 Over-Coat Meet at the Maine State Fairgrounds, Lewiston, Maine. The Over-Coat meet was sponsored by the All Maine Fair Co. The program indicates the organization is a member of the National Trotting Association and includes the names of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program includes Guy Kendall’s handwritten notes on race finishes and changes in the race lineups.


Topsham Fair, October 16, 1937, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society Oct 1937

Topsham Fair, October 16, 1937, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society

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The official racing program for the Saturday, October 16, 1937 races at the Topsham Fair, Topsham, Maine. The cover features a photograph of the standardbred horse, Sandman. The program includes the names of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program include Guy Kendall’s handwritten notes on race finishes and changes in the race lineups.


Topsham Fair, October 15, 1937, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society Oct 1937

Topsham Fair, October 15, 1937, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society

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The official racing program for the Friday, October 15, 1937 races at the Topsham Fair, Topsham, Maine. The program includes the names of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program include Guy Kendall’s handwritten notes on race finishes and changes in the race lineups.


Topsham Fair, October 14, 1937, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society Oct 1937

Topsham Fair, October 14, 1937, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society

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The official racing program for the Thursday, October 14, 1937 races at the Topsham Fair, Topsham, Maine. The program includes the names of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program include Guy Kendall’s handwritten notes on race finishes and changes in the race lineups.


Topsham Fair, October 13, 1937, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society Oct 1937

Topsham Fair, October 13, 1937, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society

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The official racing program for the Wednesday, October 13, 1937 races at the Topsham Fair, Topsham, Maine. The program includes the names of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program include Guy Kendall’s handwritten notes on race finishes and changes in the race lineups.


Fryeburg Fair Races, Thursday, October 7, 1937, West Oxford Agricultural Society Oct 1937

Fryeburg Fair Races, Thursday, October 7, 1937, West Oxford Agricultural Society

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The Fryeburg Race Program for Thursday, October 7, 1937. The races, sponsored by the West Oxford Agricultural Society, were held at the Fryeburg Fair Race Track, Fryeburg, Maine. The program includes the names of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program include Guy Kendall’s handwritten notes on race finishes, changes in the race lineups, and some notes on betting payouts.


Fryeburg Fair Races, Tuesday, October 5, 1937, West Oxford Agricultural Society Oct 1937

Fryeburg Fair Races, Tuesday, October 5, 1937, West Oxford Agricultural Society

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The Fryeburg Race Program for Tuesday, October 5, 1937. The races, sponsored by the West Oxford Agricultural Society, were held at the Fryeburg Fair Race Track, Fryeburg, Maine. The program includes the names of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program include Guy Kendall’s handwritten notes on race finishes, changes in the race lineups, and some notes on betting payouts.


Fryeburg Fair Races, Wednesday, October 2, 1937, West Oxford Agricultural Society Oct 1937

Fryeburg Fair Races, Wednesday, October 2, 1937, West Oxford Agricultural Society

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The official race program for the Wednesday, October 2, 1940 Fryeburg Fair harness races in Fryeburg, Maine, printed by Pine Tree Press, Auburn, Maine. The cover of the program includes names of the Starting Judge Harry McKenney and the names of Maine State Racing Commission members Miles B. Mank, chair, William A. Lumb, and Harold O. Pelley. A summary of the horses competing in the Daily Double is also printed on the cover of the program. Inside the program, Guy Kendall recorded the official times, changes in the field of horses or drivers, and order of finish for each race.


Cumberland Fair 1937, Saturday, Sept. 25th, Cumberland Farmers' Club Sep 1937

Cumberland Fair 1937, Saturday, Sept. 25th, Cumberland Farmers' Club

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The race program for the Saturday, September 25, 1937, Cumberland Fair hosted by the Cumberland Farmers’ Club in West Cumberland, Maine. The program includes the name of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program includes the names of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program was printed by H. S. Cobb, printer, Westbrook, Maine. The program includes Guy Kendall’s handwritten notes on race finishes and changes in the race lineups.


Cumberland Fair 1937, Friday, Sept. 24th, Cumberland Farmers' Club Sep 1937

Cumberland Fair 1937, Friday, Sept. 24th, Cumberland Farmers' Club

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The race program for the Friday, September 24, 1937, Cumberland Fair hosted by the Cumberland Farmers’ Club in West Cumberland, Maine. The program includes the name of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program includes the names of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program was printed by H. S. Cobb, printer, Westbrook, Maine. The program includes Guy Kendall’s handwritten notes on race finishes and changes in the race lineups.


Cumberland Fair 1937, Thursday, Sept. 23rd, Cumberland Farmers' Club Sep 1937

Cumberland Fair 1937, Thursday, Sept. 23rd, Cumberland Farmers' Club

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The race program for the Thursday, September 23, 1937, Cumberland Fair hosted by the Cumberland Farmers’ Club in West Cumberland, Maine. The program includes the name of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program includes the names of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program was printed by H. S. Cobb, printer, Westbrook, Maine. The program includes Guy Kendall’s handwritten notes on race finishes and changes in the race lineups.


Cumberland Fair 1937, Wednesday, Sept. 22nd, Cumberland Farmers' Club Sep 1937

Cumberland Fair 1937, Wednesday, Sept. 22nd, Cumberland Farmers' Club

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The race program for the Wednesday, September 22, 1937, Cumberland Fair hosted by the Cumberland Farmers’ Club in West Cumberland, Maine. The program includes the name of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program includes the names of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program was printed by H. S. Cobb, printer, Westbrook, Maine. The program includes Guy Kendall’s handwritten notes on race finishes and changes in the race lineups.


Cumberland Fair 1937, Tuesday, Sept. 21st, Cumberland Farmers' Club Sep 1937

Cumberland Fair 1937, Tuesday, Sept. 21st, Cumberland Farmers' Club

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The race program for the Tuesday, September 21, 1937, Cumberland Fair hosted by the Cumberland Farmers’ Club in West Cumberland, Maine. The program includes the name of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program includes the names of race officials as well as information about pari-mutuel betting. The program was printed by H. S. Cobb, printer, Westbrook, Maine. The program includes Guy Kendall’s handwritten notes on race finishes and changes in the race lineups. Kendall also noted betting payouts.


Oxford County Agricultural Races, September 18, 1937, Oxford County Agricultural Society Sep 1937

Oxford County Agricultural Races, September 18, 1937, Oxford County Agricultural Society

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The official race program for the Saturday, September 18, 1937 for the Oxford County Agricultural Races put on by the Oxford County Agricultural Society. The program includes the names of the race day officials and a display ad for the "Voice of Maine" public address systems sales and rentals by Royal Amusement Co., Inc. in Auburn, Maine. The card includes photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about changes in race lineups and race finishes.


Oxford County Agricultural Races, September 16, 1937, Oxford County Agricultural Society Sep 1937

Oxford County Agricultural Races, September 16, 1937, Oxford County Agricultural Society

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The official race program for the Thursday, September 16, 1937 for the Oxford County Agricultural Races put on by the Oxford County Agricultural Society. The program includes the names of the race day officials and a display ad for the "Voice of Maine" public address systems sales and rentals by Royal Amusement Co., Inc. in Auburn, Maine. The card includes photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about changes in race lineups and race finishes.


Oxford County Agricultural Races, September 15, 1937, Oxford County Agricultural Society Sep 1937

Oxford County Agricultural Races, September 15, 1937, Oxford County Agricultural Society

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The official race program for the Wednesday, September 15, 1937 for the Oxford County Agricultural Races put on by the Oxford County Agricultural Society. The program includes the names of the race day officials and a display ad for the "Voice of Maine" public address systems sales and rentals by Royal Amusement Co., Inc. in Auburn, Maine.

Races for the day included the Pine Tree Pace for two-year-olds featuring the filly, Gracious Lady out of the Sullivan-Mawhinney stables in Machias, Maine and bay colt, Gratton Dale, out of the Reed Stables in Fort Fairfield.

The race card includes photographer Guy …


Maine State Fair, September 10, 1937, Maine State Fair Association Sep 1937

Maine State Fair, September 10, 1937, Maine State Fair Association

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Maine State Fair race program for the Friday, September 10, 1937 race events. The program includes the names of race officials and Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about changes in the race line up as well as race results and his winnings.


Maine State Fair, September 8, 1937, Maine State Fair Association Sep 1937

Maine State Fair, September 8, 1937, Maine State Fair Association

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Maine State Fair race program for the Wednesday, September 8, 1937 race events. The program includes the names of race officials and Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about changes in the race line up as well as race results and his winnings.


Maine State Fair, September 7, 1937, Maine State Fair Association Sep 1937

Maine State Fair, September 7, 1937, Maine State Fair Association

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Maine State Fair race program for the Tuesday, September 7, 1937 race events. The program includes the names of race officials and Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about changes in the race line up as well as race results and his winnings.


Maine State Fair, September 6, 1937, Maine State Fair Association Sep 1937

Maine State Fair, September 6, 1937, Maine State Fair Association

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Maine State Fair race program for the Monday, September 6, 1937 race events. The program includes the names of race officials. The program includes Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about changes in the race line up as well as race results and his winnings.


Shapleigh-Action Fair, September 4, 1937, Union Park Trotting Association, Inc. Sep 1937

Shapleigh-Action Fair, September 4, 1937, Union Park Trotting Association, Inc.

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The 8-page, Official Race Program for the Saturday, September 4, 1937 Shapleigh-Acton Fair in Acton, Maine. The program includes the names of those serving on the Union Park Trotting Association, Inc. board as well as race day officials. Photographer Guy Kendall made handwritten notes inside the program recording race finishes and times as well as changes in the field of horses. Kendall trimmed down the program to fit in the photo album, causing some race information as well as advertising to be lost.


Shapleigh-Action Fair, September 3, 1937, Union Park Trotting Association, Inc. Sep 1937

Shapleigh-Action Fair, September 3, 1937, Union Park Trotting Association, Inc.

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The 8-page, Official Race Program for the Friday, September 3, 1937 Shapleigh-Acton Fair in Acton, Maine. The program includes the names of those serving on the Union Park Trotting Association, Inc. board as well as race day officials. Photographer Guy Kendall made handwritten notes inside the program recording race finishes and times as well as changes in the field of horses. Kendall trimmed down the program to fit in the photo album, causing some race information as well as advertising to be lost.


Shapleigh-Action Fair, September 2, 1937, Union Park Trotting Association, Inc. Sep 1937

Shapleigh-Action Fair, September 2, 1937, Union Park Trotting Association, Inc.

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The 8-page, Official Race Program for the Thursday, September 2, 1937 Shapleigh-Acton Fair in Acton, Maine. The program includes the names of those serving on the Union Park Trotting Association, Inc. board as well as race day officials. Photographer Guy Kendall made handwritten notes inside the program recording race finishes and times as well as changes in the field of horses. Kendall trimmed down the program to fit in the photo album, causing some race information as well as advertising to be lost.


Shapleigh-Action Fair, August 31, 1937, Union Park Trotting Association, Inc. Aug 1937

Shapleigh-Action Fair, August 31, 1937, Union Park Trotting Association, Inc.

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The 8-page, Official Race Program for the Tuesday, August 31, 1937 Shapleigh-Acton Fair in Acton, Maine. The program includes the names of those serving on the Union Park Trotting Association, Inc. board as well as race day officials. Photographer Guy Kendall made handwritten notes inside the program recording race finishes and times as well as changes in the field of horses. Kendall trimmed down the program to fit in the photo album, causing some race information as well as advertising to be lost.


Lincoln County Fair, August 25, 1937, Lincoln County Fair Race Committee Aug 1937

Lincoln County Fair, August 25, 1937, Lincoln County Fair Race Committee

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The four-page program for the Wednesday, August 25, 1937 Lincoln County Fair Races held in Damariscotta, Maine, including the names of race officials, the races start time, and Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about changes in the race field and race finishes.


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.