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scan of black and white photo of an unknown man, most likely associated with the Scioto County Fair Board.

scan of black and white photo of Clarice C. Bennett, member of the Scioto County Fair Board in the 1930's.

scan of a mailing slip for the Scioto County Agricultural Society from May, 1977 for a permit. Slip gives address for the society's headquarters as 2825 Willow Way, Portsmouth, Ohio. Signed by K. William Brown, Secretary-Treasurer.

scan of a typed letter addressed to L. W. Burns from Ohio Governor James A. Rhodes. Letter is dated January 7, 1977 and contains a recognition and appreciation for Burns' service to the Scioto County Fair from 1936-1976.

scan of color photo of a livestock auction at the fairgrounds in the 1970's.

scan of typed letter to the Scioto County Fair Board from Nat Lieberman, Director of Licensing for SESAC Inc. Letter contains information about copyright and licensing of music that the fair might play.

scan of a letter From the Ohio Department of Agriculture to the Scioto County Agricultural Society. Contents of letter include discussion of important attached documents in regard to fair statistics, land and building ownership permits, voter…

scan of black and white photo of the last steam locomotive at the
Portsmouth N & W Terminals in 1959

scan of off-white certificate presented to Louis W. Burns for being the 1978 Circus Daddy. Certificate was presented by the El Hasa Temple. Black font with illustrations in upper corners and circus animals and a clown set in ribbon with some orange…

scan of typed letter addressed to L. W. "Bill" Burns from the Ohio State House of Representatives congratulating him on his induction into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame. Letter is signed by Vern Riffe, Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives.

scan of a page taken from the 4-H Advisers' Guide from July, 1944. On page is a black and white photo of the Portsmouth Kiwanis Club when they sponsored the Scioto County 4-H Dairy Club. Boys are pictured with calves and advisers. Names listed below…

scan of a Portsmouth Times newspaper article dated July 18, 1977 with photo. Article talks about how the Scioto County Agricultural Society received an Achievement Award during the Ohio Fair Managers Convention. Merrill Rowe (L) accepted the award…