Crowd gathered for the prize steer auction

Image
Description
View from above of a large crowd gathered on Petticoat Lane for the auctioning off of the Grand Champion Steer of the American Royal to be given to Children's Mercy Hospital. People and the steer, Boxer, are on a straw covered flatbed truck with ambulances and other vehicles parked to one side. Large buildings are all around and signs for Harzfeld's and Macy's can be seen. Attendees are overwhelmingly white.
Note
Handwritten note on verso: 1965 AR auction Grand Champion, Petticoat Lane. Gelatin silver print.
Contributors
Photographer: Glover, William L.
Date (Unspecified)
1965
Type
Extent
1 photograph : black and white print ; 25 x 20 cm
Publisher
William L. Glover
Time Period
Rights Note
Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.
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Collection Identifier: MS-0281
Source
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Unit
LaBudde Special Collections