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Grand Champion Steer, held by Jimmie Hayes
Grand Champion Steer, held by Jimmie Hayes
Grand Champion Steer, held by Jimmie Hayes

Grand Champion Steer, held by Jimmie Hayes

Photographer (1898 Irvington, Kentucky - 1970 Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Date1947
Mediumgelatin silver print
Dimensions6 13/16 × 9 1/4 in. (17.3 × 23.6 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the New Mexico State Fair, Charlie Frelund
Object numberPA1999.005.861
DescriptionJimmie Hayes holds the lead rope of a Grand Champion Steer, raised by his brother Richard Hayes of Springer, New Mexico. Beside Hayes stands Ed Springer, who purchased the steer at auction. The auctioneer, Jim Hoover stands beside Springer. An unidentified fair official stands beside Hoover. They are all standing in the indoor livestock sale ring at the State Fairgrounds. The steer has a prize ribbon attached to its harness.
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