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Camp Howze Museum

Gainesville rodeo sets attendance record

Item

Title
Gainesville rodeo sets attendance record
Description
The Gainesville rodeo had no trouble drawing large crowds throughout the years, however, in 1943, 80% of the crowd consisted of Camp Howze soldiers and officers, breaking the attendance record for the rodeo.
Date
05/01/1943
Source
Gainesville Daily register, Morton Museum
Subject
Rodeo
attendance
soldiers
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