Black and white photograph of a group of young western riders awaiting their participation in a 4-H horse show at the Kane County Fair in Kane County, Illinois. Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of the Kane County Fair located in Kane County, Illinois. In the photograph, a few school-aged boys are seen showing their cows for 4-H while a crowd is looking on from the background. A large banner sign is hanging above…

Black and white photograph of the Campton Town Hall building located in Campton Township in rural Kane County, Illinois. The building has served primarily as the administrative offices for the township dating back to 1874. Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of an exterior view of the Campton Town Hall building, located in the village of Campton Hills in Kane County, Illinois. The building has operated continuously since 1874 and has primarily served as the administrative…

Black and white photograph of two painted signs for the "Bull Wheel" and "Guillotine" carnival attractions at the Kane County Fair in Kane County, Illinois. Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of a group of carnival rides being set up at the Kane County Fair in Kane County, Illinois. In the photograph, a trailer with the message, "Dispensa and Sons Complete Carnivals, Elmhurst, Illinois," advertised on the side…

Black and white photograph of a carousel at the Kane County Fair in Kane County, Illinois. In the photograph, the carousel is featured during an active evening at the fair, with a crowd of people gathered around while others walk past the…

Black and white photograph of a music concert at the Kane County Fair in Kane County, Illinois. In the photograph, a group of young men are playing guitars and performing onstage, while a crowd of young women are watching the show from the side of…

Black and white photograph of a residential building located in the countryside of Kane County, Illinois. In the photograph, a large tree is featured to the right of the building and a stormy sky is featured overhead. Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of a farm field in the countryside of St. Charles, Illinois. In the photograph, a small stream of water is winding through the field with large trees in the background and a farm fence tracing the horizon. Scanned from the…

Black and white photograph of an automobile parked on the lawn of a deserted farm in Kane County, Illinois. In the photograph, the car appears to be abandoned in a state of disrepair while two weathered barns are located in the background. Scanned…

Black and white photograph of a weathered barn on a deserted farm in Kane County, Illinois. Scanned from the negative.