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Pony Express Celebration Program, 1923Entry/Object ID
AM9999.319.12890Scope and Content
Pony Express Celebration Program, 1923. St. Joseph, Mo. 1860-1923. Held August 25-Sept. 1, 1923. Conducted by the St. Joseph Civic Festival Association, under the auspices of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. Official Souvenir Program
16 page booklet describing the events involved in the celebration which included a king/queen contest, an St. Joseph historical pageant, band tournament, sacred concert in Krug Park, band concert, army maneuvers, & Pioneer Day at Lake Contrary, Cowboy team & US Cavalry team Pony Express race across the continent, and a specially commissioned airmail across over the continent to San Francisco.
Patrons & Committee members are listed with photos of principle members.Lexicon
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Pony Express Re-ride, Pony Express Celebration, 1923, Krug Park, Lake Contrary