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Black and White Days Cement Richmond Cattle Heritage
The article traces the 60 year history of Richmonds Black and White Days from 1904 with the Nelson brothers and Harris purchases to the formal 1913 show creation. It notes key organizers, site moves, funding, and the 1939 incorporation, plus additions like a pavilion, horse shows, rodeos, and the modern three day event attracting community support and free hay for exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Brothers
Parley II
Nephi K
Richmond
Idaho
A L Harris
William J Kerr
Utah State Agricultural College
New York State
Cache Valley
Ohio
New York
Paris
France
Stake and Ward Center
F Bullen
Utah
John T Cammells
W E Carrol
Fred Froerer
C.L Funk
Jessie Webb
E P Coburn
Amos W Bair
LeRoy C Funk
J Morris Godfrey
George H Anderson
Thomas Whittle
Quinten Peart
James
F Murry
Elvin Dennis Herbert G Taylor
Calvin Funk
Calvin
William Harris
LaMar Spackman
Sears
James W Funk
William Z Harris
S Hall
Milton Webb
James T Murry
George H. Anderson
Pet Milk Company
Richmond City
Ivan Christensen
Alvin Bair
Albert Hill
Ned Spackman
LaMont Bair
Caine
Utah State Holstein Association
Cache County