This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Eighth Lady Lewis Smith A Polo Pioneer
Lewis Smith, a 9 goal polo player, recalls starting in 1929 as Mrs. Hitchcock’s eighth lady. He describes a 50 year career across nations including Argentina, England, and Ireland, with roles at Knox’s Aurora team and the Aiken Polo Club, plus advising royalty and meeting notable figures.
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Lewis Smith
Today
Smith
Thomas Hitchcock
Milwaukee
S.H. Knox
Whiskey Road
Tommy Hitchcock
Devereaux Milburn
Aiken
Chamber of Commerce
Seymour Knox
Knox
Aurora
Argentina
Juan
Evita Perron
Prince Phillip
England
France
Hawaii
India
Mexico
South America
Chicago
Polo Unlimited
Buffalo
N.Y
Times
William Abbott
Buddy Goodyear
Gillingham
Kent
Canada
William
Montreal
States
Knoxs
Irene
C. L. Townsend
Cornell University