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[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.4602]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "The straw smelled fresh and sweet Friday morning as the first head of livestock arrived and bedded down at the State Fair of Oklahoma. The first few exhibits at the children's barnyard fell into place to await the children who will begin to visit them Saturday. Only the horse barn remained completely empty 24 hours before fair starting time. Lines were long at the State Fair Arena as people sought tickets to the Ice … more
Date: 1967
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0410.0001]

Description: Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Fairgrounds beautification project, a joint undertaking of the Oklahoma State Fair nadd the Oklhoma City Park department, will result in planting of 75 trees in the next few days."
Date: March 9, 1967
Creator: Lucas, Jim
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0408.0242]

Description: Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "building addition to the Oklahoma City fairgrounds since 1954 is this 33,000-square-foot annex to the agriculture building, announced Wednesday as in the planning stage. To be completed for the 1967 State Fair of Oklahoma."
Date: March 23, 1967
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.4593]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "Gridwork against sky is the structual steel roof beams for the new International Building being constructed by the State Fair of Oklahoma for the 1967 fair. The workman is joining beams for the new 33,400 square foot building, which will be an addition to the present agriculture building at the state fairgrounds. Vandals early Friday scattered contractors' equipment inside the structure, but no damage was reported."
Date: July 19, 1967
Creator: Traverse, Austin
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0410.0125]

Description: Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Reaching more than 100 feet into the air, will provide a new view of Oklahoma City during the State Fair of Oklahoma September 23-October 1."
Date: September 14, 1967
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0408.0275]

Description: Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "was wanted on Oklahoma City's fairgrounds Wednesday as banners were strung atop the Women's Building in preparation for the annual State Fair of Oklahoma beginning Saturday."
Date: September 19, 1967
Creator: Traverse, Austin
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.4496]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "Inflatable theater is this navy-marine semiglobe with an extra-wide three dimensional screen to allow state fair visitors to view a 9-minute film of the navy and marines in action. The effect of the three dimensional "hemispheric screen" is to put the viewer in the pilot's seat of jet plane taking off from an aircraf carrier making a shore bombardment. the rubber ballon, which seats 220 persons, is supported by air pr… more
Date: September 20, 1967
Creator: Wood, Tony
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.B0410.0128]

Description: Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "One of the latest and sensational ride thrillers for 1967 that will be providing fun for all on the mile-long midway of the Royal American Shows at the State Fair of Oklahoma, September 23 through October 1, in Oklahoma City."
Date: September 21, 1967
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.4525]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "New ride going up Thursday in Oklahoma City's fairgrounds combines the "Wild Mouse" and roller coaster and will be part of the Royal American Shows midway when the State Fair of Oklahoma begins its nine-day run Saturday."
Date: September 21, 1967
Creator: Argo, Jim
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.4603]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper. Caption: "Curious Kids" wander into preparations for the Oklahoma State Fair, opening Saturday. They wanted "to see the carny go up."
Date: September 21, 1967
Creator: Mooney, Hank
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.4612]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "The "Zyklon"-first and newest ride to arrive on the State Fair Midway, lacks only a roof and swiss flags to be ready for opening day at the fair Saturday."
Date: September 21, 1967
Creator: Mooney, Hank
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society

[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.4613]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Innocent-looking little contraption gets fitted in Friday by a workman at the fairgrounds midway. The car undoubtedly will lose some of its timidity around noon Saturday when the State Fair of Oklahoma opens and the midway rides begin luring youngsters - and more than a few parents."
Date: September 21, 1967
Creator: Mooney, Hank
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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