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J. Wesley Carhart

Date: 1880
Description: Engraved portrait of J. Wesley Carhart of Racine, Methodist minister, physician, and inventor of a steam-powered automobile in 1871. Although impractical, ...
Postcard

Akron Soap Box Derby

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Description: All-American Soap Box Derby at Derby Downs. Shows an elevated view of the "Derby Downs Hill with Grandstands and Finish Line. Famous Goodyear Zeppelin Dock...
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Akron Soap Box Derby

Date: 1953
Description: Ticket for the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio, held on August 9, 1953. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Steiner and their two sons of Argyle, Wisconsin, a...
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Soap Box Derby

Date: 1955
Description: Pages 16 and 17 from the Official Rule Book for the 1955 Soap Box Derby showing a deconstructed car.
Book or Pamphlet

Elkhart Lake Map of Race Course

Date: 1951
Description: A drawing of the 5.3 mile race course around Elkhart Lake. Page 12 and 13 of the official program from Elkhart Lake Road Race. The race took place on Sunda...
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Wisconsin State Fair Brochure

Date: 1955
Description: Brochure advertising the 1955 Wisconsin State Fair featuring images of several fair attractions.

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