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Fifth Day, Maine State Fair "Overcoat Meet," 1935, All Maine Fair Association

Kendall Photo Albums

The Official Race Program for the fifth day of the Maine State Fair "Overcoat Meet," October 19, 1935. The program includes the names of the race day officials and photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about race finishes, changes in the field.

Fourth Day, Maine State Fair "Overcoat Meet," 1935, All Maine Fair Association

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The Official Race Program for the fourth day of the Maine State Fair "Overcoat Meet," October 18, 1935. The program includes the names of the race day officials and photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about race finishes, changes in the field.

Third Day, Maine State Fair "Overcoat Meet," 1935, All Maine Fair Association

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The Official Race Program for the third day of the Maine State Fair "Overcoat Meet," October 17, 1935. The program includes the names of the race day officials and photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about race finishes, changes in the field.

Second Day, Maine State Fair "Overcoat Meet," 1935, All Maine Fair Association

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The Official Race Program for the second day of the Maine State Fair "Overcoat Meet," October 16, 1935. The program includes the names of the race day officials and photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about race finishes, changes in the field.

First Day, Maine State Fair "Overcoat Meet," 1935, All Maine Fair Association

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The Official Race Program for the first day of the Maine State Fair "Overcoat Meet," October 15, 1935. The program includes the names of the race day officials and photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about race finishes, changes in the field.

Topsham Fair, Saturday, October 12, 1935, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society

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Race program for the Saturday, October 12, 1935, Topsham Fair pari-mutuel races in Topsham, Maine. The race card includes the names of the race committee members and photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes for changes in the field, as well as race finishes and times. Kendall also recorded a tally of race payouts for the day.

Topsham Fair, Friday, October 11, 1935, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society

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Race program for the Friday, October 11, 1935, Topsham Fair pari-mutuel races in Topsham, Maine. The race card includes the names of the race committee members and photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes for changes in the field, as well as race finishes and times. Kendall also recorded a tally of race payouts for the day.

Topsham Fair, Thursday, October 10, 1935, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society

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Race program for the Thursday, October 10, 1935, Topsham Fair pari-mutuel races in Topsham, Maine. The race card includes the names of the race committee members and photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes for changes in the race field, as well as race finishes and times. Kendall also recorded a tally of race payouts for the day.

Topsham Fair, Tuesday, October 8, 1935, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society

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Race program for the Tuesday, October 8, 1935, Topsham Fair pari-mutuel races in Topsham, Maine. The race card includes photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes for changes in the race field, as well as race finishes and times. Kendall also recorded a tally of race payouts for the day.

This race marks the first appearance of the Vergery Carson, the first female driver in the Northeast, in Maine.

Topsham Fair, Wednesday, October 9, 1935, Sagadahoc Agricultural Horticultural Society

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Race program for the Wednesday, October 9, 1935, Topsham Fair pari-mutuel races in Topsham, Maine. The race card includes photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes for changes in the race field, as well as race finishes and times. Kendall also recorded a tally of race payouts for the day.

Kendall noted that Henry Clukey, driving Lochinvar set the new track record in the third race of the day in a time of 2.05 1/4.

Kendall did not, however, make note of an accident in the fourth race that injured three drivers. An account of the incident was reported in the weekly …

West Oxford Agricultural Society, October 2, 1935, West Oxford Agricultural Society

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The race program for the first West Oxford Agricultural Society pari-mutual races at Fryeburg, Maine on Wednesday, October 2, 1935. The program includes the names of the officers of the West Oxford Agricultural Society race committee. The program includes Kendall's notes on changes in the race field, race finishes, and his betting tally. Betting notes appear to record the amount of his bets in the left, upper corner of each race listing and his winnings in the upper right corners. According to these notes, Kendall wagered a grand total of $35.50 throughout the event and claimed a total of $19.65 …

Cumberland Farmers’ Club Fair Races, Sept. 21, 1935, Cumberland Farmers’ Club

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The five days of racing at the Cumberland Farmers Club Fair in West Cumberland, Maine, September 17-21, generated a total of $48,418 in wagers, paying out $43,425.20 This is the official race program for the Cumberland Farmers Club Fair, Saturday, September 21, 1935. The program includes the names of the Officers of the Fair and the terms used in betting. The program also includes Guy Kendall's handwritten notes in pen and pencil, including changes in the race field and his winnings.

Cumberland Farmers’ Club Fair Races, Sept. 20, 1935, Cumberland Farmers’ Club

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The five days of racing at the Cumberland Farmers Club Fair in West Cumberland, Maine, September 17-21, generated a total of $48,418 in wagers, paying out $43,425.20. This is the official race program for the Cumberland Farmers Club Fair, Friday, September 20, 1935. The program includes the names of the Officers of the Fair and the terms used in betting. The program also includes Guy Kendall's handwritten notes in pen and pencil, including changes in the race field and his winnings. Kendall notes net race winnings of $39.64 on the day.

Cumberland Farmers’ Club Fair Races, Sept. 19, 1935, Cumberland Farmers’ Club

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The five days of racing at the Cumberland Farmers Club Fair in West Cumberland, Maine, September 17-21, generated a total of $48,418 in wagers, paying out $43,425.20. This is the official race program for Thursday, September 19, 1935. The program includes the names of the Officers of the Fair and the terms used in betting. The program also includes Guy Kendall's handwritten notes in pen and pencil, including changes in the race field and his winnings.

Cumberland Farmers’ Club Fair Races, Sept. 18, 1935, Cumberland Farmers’ Club

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Five days of racing at the Cumberland Farmers Club Fair in West Cumberland, Maine, September 17-21, generated a total of $48,418 in wagers, paying out $43,425.20. This is the official race program for the first day of the Cumberland Farmers Club Fair, Wednesday, September 18, 1935. The program includes the names of the Officers of the Fair and the terms used in betting. The program also includes Guy Kendall's handwritten notes in pen and pencil, including changes in the race field and his winnings.

Cumberland Farmers’ Club Fair Races, Sept. 17, 1935, Cumberland Farmers’ Club

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Five days of racing at the Cumberland Farmers Club Fair in West Cumberland, Maine, September 17-21, generated a total of $48,418 in wagers, paying out $43,425.20. This is the official race program for the first day of the Cumberland Farmers Club Fair, Tuesday, September 17, 1935. The program includes the names of the Officers of the Fair and the terms used in betting. The program also includes Guy Kendall's handwritten notes in pen and pencil, including changes in the race field and his winnings.

Oxford County Fair Races, Sept. 14, 1935, Oxford County Agricultural Society

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1935 marked the first year of parimutuel betting governed by the Maine State Racing Commission. According to the First Annual Report of the Maine State Racing Commission, 52 days of racing between August and October 1935 generated $536,296 in gross wagers, returning $478,067.75 in winnings to the public.

The four days of racing at the Oxford County Fair in Norway and South Paris, Maine, September 12-15, generated a total of $40,564 in wagers, paying out $36,145.20.

This is the official race program for the third day of the Oxford County Fair, Saturday, September 14, 1935. The program, printed by …

Oxford County Fair Races, Sept. 13, 1935, Oxford County Agricultural Society

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1935 marked the first year of parimutuel betting governed by the Maine State Racing Commission. According to the First Annual Report of the Maine State Racing Commission, 52 days of racing between August and October 1935 generated $536,296 in gross wagers, returning $478,067.75 in winnings to the public.

The four days of racing at the Oxford County Fair in Norway and South Paris, Maine, September 12-15, generated a total of $40,564 in wagers, paying out $36,145.20.

This is the official race program for the second day of the Oxford County Fair, Friday, September 13, 1935. The program, printed by …

Oxford County Fair Races, Sept. 12, 1935, Oxford County Agricultural Society

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1935 marked the first year of parimutuel betting governed by the Maine State Racing Commission. According to the First Annual Report of the Maine State Racing Commission, 52 days of racing between August and October 1935 generated $536,296 in gross wagers, returning $478,067.75 in winnings to the public.

The four days of racing at the Oxford County Fair in Norway and South Paris, Maine, September 12-15, generated a total of $40,564 in wagers, paying out $36,145.20.

This is the official race program for the first day of the Fair, Thursday, September 12, 1935. The program, printed by the Advertisor-Democrat, …

Kennebec County Fair And Industrial Show, 1935, New Waterville Fair Association

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1935 marked the first year of parimutuel betting governed by the Maine State Racing Commission. According to the First Annual Report of the Maine State Racing Commission, 52 days of racing between August and October 1935 generated $536,296 in gross wagers, returning $478,067.75 in winnings to the public.

The three days of racing at the Kennebec County Fair and Industrial Show, generated a total amount of $24,602 in wagers, paying out $21,933.55. This official program for Friday, August 30, 1935 includes Parimutuel information as well as a list of fair officials and race officials. The program also includes display …

Fifth Day, Maine State Fair, 1935, Eastern Maine State Fair Incorporated

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The official race program for the fifth day of the Fair, August 24, 1935. The program includes the names of race officials and photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about race finishes and changes in the field. Kendall also notes his winnings in various races, though with less clarity about his bets than in some programs.

Fourth Day, Maine State Fair, 1935, Eastern Maine State Fair Incorporated

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The official race program for the fourth day of the Fair, August 23, 1935. The program includes the names of race officials and photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about race finishes and changes in the field. Kendall also notes his winnings in various races, though with less clarity about his bets than in some programs.

Third Day, Maine State Fair, 1935, Eastern Maine State Fair Incorporated

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The official race program for the third day of the Fair, August 22, 1935. The program includes the names of race officials and photographer Guy Kendall's handwritten notes about race finishes and changes in the field. Kendall also notes his winnings in various races, though with less clarity about his bets than in some programs.

First Day, Maine State Fair, 1935, Eastern Maine State Fair Incorporated

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1935 marked the first year of parimutuel betting governed by the Maine State Racing Commission. According to the First Annual Report of the Maine State Racing Commission, 52 days of racing between August and October 1935 generated $536,296 in gross wagers, returning $478,067.75 in winnings to the public.

The five days of racing at the Maine State Fair in Bangor, August 20-24, generated a total of $49,274 in wagers, paying out $43,924.70.

This is the official race program for the first day of the Fair, August 20, 1935. The program includes the names of race officials and photographer Guy …

Race Program Western Maine Fair, August 8, 1935, Gorham Fair Association

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The Thursday, August 8, 1935 program for the Western Maine Fair at Narragansett Park, Gorham, Maine. The program includes the names of the officers of the fair and Guy Kendall's notes of changes in the race day line up and race finishes and payouts.

Governor's Day Race Program Western Maine Fair, Gorham Fair Association

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The Tuesday, August 6, 1935 program for the Governor's Day Race, Western Maine Fair at Narragansett Park, Gorham, Maine. The program includes the names of the officers of the fair and Guy Kendall's notes of changes in the race day line up and race finishes and payouts. Kendall noted in in 1935b album that this event included the Proctor House Stake, the first race in Maine with mutuels.

Official Score Card Union Park Trotting Association, August 2, 1935, Union Park Trotting Association

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The official score card for the Friday, August 2, 1935 Union Park Trotting Association Race Meet in Acton, Maine. The score card includes display ads from the Sanford area as well as the list of horses in the race field and Guy Kendall's handwritten notes on race finishes and changes in the field. Kendall mounted several race day photos inside the program.

Poem: Frank P. Fox, Unidentified

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Two, anonymous poems printed, apparently in memory of Frank P. Fox.

The poem, Frank P. Fox is described: "This poem was suggested by the death of a famous old horseman known and loved wherever horses hoofs were heard."

Fox, identified in the March 11, 1935 New York Times as the "oldest harness racing driver in the United States" died on March 10, 1935 at the age of 82. Fox began his racing career at age 14 and raced actively until 1933. The last photograph taken by Guy Kendall of Frank Fox racing appears in this collection http://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/kendall_images/942/. Fox continued …