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Oxford County Agricultural Society, Friday, Sept. 16, 1938, Oxford County Agricultural Society

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The official race program for the Friday, September 16, 1938 Oxford County Agricultural Society harness races in South Paris, Maine. The cover of the program includes the names of race day officials as well as a summary of the field of horses participating in the first and second halves of the Daily Double. The day's events included the Stanley Wheeler Insurance Company Cup which was presented to the horse with the best standing in the summaries of the seventh, tenth, and twelfth races. Changes in Maine's peri-mutual rules are outlined as well as a description for rules of Daily Double. …

Oxford County Agricultural Society, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1938, Oxford County Agricultural Society

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The official race program for the Wednesday, September 14, 1938 Oxford County Agricultural Society harness races in South Paris, Maine. The cover of the program includes the names of race day officials as well as a summary of the field of horses participating in the first and second halves of the Daily Double. Changes in Maine's peri-mutual rules are outlined as well as a description for rules of Daily Double. The program include Guy Kendall's handwritten notes on changes in race line ups, finish times, and order. Kendall also noted the amounts of money he bet on each race in …

Maine State Fair, Saturday, Sept. 10, 1938, Maine State Fair Association

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The official race program for the Saturday, September 10, 1938 Maine State Fair. The program includes a list of the race day officers including the chair of the Maine Racing Commission. Photographer Guy Kendall made notations in the program indicating changes in the field of horses, time results of races, and other finish results. Kendall also kept a record of the amounts of money he wagered on each race, recorded in the upper left corner of each race card, and the amount of money won, recorded in the upper right corner of each card.

Maine State Fair, Friday, Sept. 9, 1938, Maine State Fair Association

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The official race program for the Friday, September 9, 1938 Maine State Fair. The program includes a list of the race day officers including the chair of the Maine Racing Commission. Photographer Guy Kendall made notations in the program indicating changes in the field of horses, time results of races, and other finish results. Kendall also kept a record of the amounts of money he wagered on each race, recorded in the upper left corner of each race card, and the amount of money won, recorded in the upper right corner of each card.

Maine State Fair, Thursday, Sept. 8, 1938, Maine State Fair Association

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The official race program for the Thursday, September 8, 1938 Maine State Fairs. The program includes a list of the race day officers including the chair of the Maine Racing Commission. Photographer Guy Kendall made notations in the program indicating changes in the field of horses, time results of races, and other finish results.

Maine State Fair, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1938, Maine State Fair Association

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The official race program for the Tuesday, September 6, 1938 Maine State Fairs. The program includes a list of the race day officers including the chair of the Maine Racing Commission. Photographer Guy Kendall made notations in the program indicating changes in the field of horses, time results of races, and other finish results.

Maine State Fair, Monday, Sept. 5, 1938, Maine State Fair Association

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The official race program for the Monday, September 5, 1938 Maine State Fair. The program includes a list of the race day officers including the chair of the Maine Racing Commission. Photographer Guy Kendall made notations in the program indicating changes in the field of horses, time results of races, and other finish results.

South Kennebec Fair, Sat. Sept. 3, 1938, South Kennebec Agricultural Society

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The official race program for the Saturday, September 3, 1938, South Kennebec Fair held at the Windsor Fairgrounds. The South Kennebec Fair originated with the South Kennebec Agricultural Association in 1888. The association included the towns of Chelsea, Windsor, Pittston, and Whitefield. The half-mile track was built that same year at South Windsor Counter.

The program includes the names of the race officials including the starter, judges, Clerk of Course and timers. Also included is information about changes to the Maine State Racing Rules and information about the Daily Double. Guy Kendall noted changes in the field of horses, finish …

Lincoln County Fair, Tues. Aug. 30, 1938, Lincoln County Fair Race Committee

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Six panel race program for the Tuesday, August 30, 1938 Lincoln County Fair at the Lincoln County Trotting Park in Damariscotta, Maine. The names of race day officials as well as the post time, appear on the front of the program. The program includes information about modifications to Maine State Racing Rules 35, 94 and 95. The program also include Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about changes in field line ups, finishes and time as well as bets he placed on each race. The amount bet appears in the upper left corner of each race panel. The amount of winnings are …

Shapleigh-Acton Fair, Sat. Aug. 27, 1938, Union Park Trotting Association, Inc.

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The Official Race Program for the Saturday, August 27, 1938 Shapleigh-Acton Fair at Union Park, Acton, Maine. The program includes the names of members of the Union Park Trotting Association, Inc. and Race Officials. The program also includes display ads and information about pari-mutuel racing and the rules of the Daily Double. The program also includes photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about changes in the race line ups and race finishes.

Shapleigh-Acton Fair, Fri. Aug. 26, 1938, Union Park Trotting Association, Inc.

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The Official Race Program for the Friday, August 26, 1938 Shapleigh-Acton Fair at Union Park, Acton, Maine. The program includes the names of members of the Union Park Trotting Association, Inc. and Race Officials. The program also includes display ads and information about pari-mutuel racing and the rules of the Daily Double. The program also includes photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about changes in the race line ups and race finishes.

Shapleigh-Acton Fair, Thurs. Aug. 25, 1938, Union Park Trotting Association, Inc.

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The Official Race Program for the Thursday, August 25, 1938 Shapleigh-Acton Fair at Union Park, Acton, Maine. The program includes the names of members of the Union Park Trotting Association, Inc. and Race Officials. The program also includes display ads and information about pari-mutuel racing and the rules of the Daily Double. The program also includes photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about changes in the race line ups and race finishes.

Shapleigh-Acton Fair, Wed. Aug. 24, 1938, Union Park Trotting Association, Inc.

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The Official Race Program for the Wednesday, August 24, 1938 Shapleigh-Acton Fair at Union Park, Acton, Maine. The program includes the names of members of the Union Park Trotting Association, Inc. and Race Officials. The program also includes display ads and information about pari-mutuel racing and the rules of the Daily Double. The program also includes photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about changes in the race line ups and race finishes.

Shapleigh-Acton Fair, Tues. Aug. 23, 1938, Union Park Trotting Association, Inc.

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The Official Race Program for the Tuesday, August 23, 1938 Shapleigh-Acton Fair at Union Park, Acton, Maine. The program includes the names of members of the Union Park Trotting Association, Inc. and Race Officials. The program also includes display ads and information about pari-mutuel racing and the rules of the Daily Double. The program also includes photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about changes in the race line ups and race finishes.

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

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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

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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

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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 …

Summer Race Meet, July 15, 1938, Maine State Fair Association

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The official race program for the Friday, July 15, 1938 Summer Race Meet at the Maine State Fair Grounds race track on King Street, Lewiston, Maine. Unlike the usual tri-paneled, brochure fold, the program is printed, double-sided on 11 x 17 stock that was trimmed to a non-standard 11 x 14 sheet, then scored and folded into a 14-inch long brochure. Photographer Guy Kendall made notations in the program indicating changes in the field of horses, time results of races, and other finish results.

Summer Race Meet, July 14, 1938, Maine State Fair Association

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The official race program for the Thursday, July 14, 1938 Summer Race Meet at the Maine State Fair Grounds race track on King Street, Lewiston, Maine. Unlike the usual tri-paneled, brochure fold, the program is printed, double-sided on 11 x 17 stock that was trimmed to a non-standard 11 x 14 sheet, then scored and folded into a 14-inch long brochure.

The program includes the fields of horses for a number of Wednesday, July 13 races identified as "Con't." The program also includes a list of Thursday, July 14 races, the names of race day officers including the chair of …

Summer Race Meet, July 11, 1938, Maine State Fair Association

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The official race program for the Monday, July 11, 1938 Summer Race Meet at the Maine State Fair Grounds race track on King Street, Lewiston, Maine. The program includes a list of the race day officers including the chair of the Maine Racing Commission. Photographer Guy Kendall made notations in the program indicating changes in the field of horses, time results of races, and other finish results. Kendall noted the amount of his bets in the upper left corner of each race card and his winnings in the upper right corner.

Summer Race Meet, July 9, 1938, Maine State Fair Association

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The official race program for the Saturday, July 9, 1938 Summer Race Meet at the Maine State Fair Grounds race track on King Street, Lewiston, Maine. The program includes a list of the race day officers including the chair of the Maine Racing Commission. Photographer Guy Kendall made notations in the program indicating changes in the field of horses, time results of races, and other finish results. Kendall noted the amount of his bets in the upper left corner of each race card and his winnings in the upper right corner.

Gorham Fair Association Races, July 8, 1938, Gorham Fair Association

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The official race program for the Friday, July 8, 1938 Gorham Fair Races at Narragansett Park. The program includes the name of race officials and the name of the chairman of the Maine Racing Commission. Pari-mutuel betting was operated under the supervision of the Maine Racing Commission. Rules for the Daily Double races are also recorded on the program. The program also includes photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes on race finishes and times, as well as changes in the race line up. Kendall noted amounts of bets he placed in the upper left corner of each race slate and his …

Gorham Fair Association Races, July 7, 1938, Gorham Fair Association

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The official race program for the Thursday, July 7, 1938 Gorham Fair Races at Narragansett Park. The program includes the name of race officials and the name of the chairman of the Maine Racing Commission. Pari-mutuel betting was operated under the supervision of the Maine Racing Commission. Rules for the Daily Double races are also recorded on the program. 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, July 6, 1938, Gorham Fair Association

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The official race program for the Wednesday, July 6, 1938 Gorham Fair Races at Narragansett Park. The program includes the name of race officials and the name of the chairman of the Maine Racing Commission. Pari-mutuel betting was operated under the supervision of the Maine Racing Commission. Rules for the Daily Double races are also recorded on the program. The program also includes photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes on race finishes and times, as well as changes in the race line up. Kendall noted amounts of bets he placed in the upper left corner of each race slate and his …

Gorham Fair Association Races, July 5, 1938, Gorham Fair Association

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The official race program for the Tuesday, July 5, 1938 Gorham Fair Races at Narragansett Park. The program includes the name of race officials and the name of the chairman of the Maine Racing Commission. Pari-mutuel betting was operated under the supervision of the Maine Racing Commission. Rules for the Daily Double races are also recorded on the program. 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, July 2, 1938, Gorham Fair Association

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The official race program for the Friday, July 2, 1938 Gorham Fair Races at Narragansett Park. The program includes the name of race officials and the name of the chairman of the Maine Racing Commission. Pari-mutuel betting was operated under the supervision of the Maine Racing Commission. Rules for the Daily Double races are also recorded on the program. The program also includes photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes on race finishes and times, as well as changes in the race line up. Kendall noted amounts of bets he placed in the upper left corner of each race slate and his …

Cornish Early Meet, June 30, 1938, Cornish Agricultural Association

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Official race program for the Cornish Early Meet held at the Cornish Fairgrounds and Trotting Park in Cornish, Maine, Thursday, June 30,1938. The program includes the names of race track officials and the Maine Racing Commission Chairman, as well as rules governing the Daily Double and pari-mutuel betting. The program also includes Guy Kendall's notes on changes in race entries, race finishes, and times. Kendall also notes amounts for bets he placed in the upper left corner of each page of the program, and the outcome of these bets in the upper right corner for each race.

Cornish Early Meet Official Race Program, Tuesday, June 28, 1938, Cornish Agricultural Association

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The official race program for the Tuesday, June 28, 1938 Early Cornish Meet held at the Cornish Fairgrounds and Trotting Park in Cornish, Maine. The races were sponsored by the Cornish Agricultural Fair. The program includes the names of the race officers and Guy Kendall's handwritten notes recording changes in the changes in the race field, finish results and time.