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Funk Brothers State Fair Exhibit

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Title
Funk Brothers State Fair Exhibit  
Description
This exhibit for Funk Brothers Seed Company at the Illinois State Fair in 1904 shows a giant ear of corn sticking up and a sign for free samples of seed.  
Interpretation
In order to promote their hybrids, Funk Brothers Seed Company advertised their new products. They were instrumental in crossing new breeds of corn to help farmers raise stable crops.  
Inscription
Funk tower  
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • Celebrations and Festivals  
  • How We Learn About Communities  
Learning Standards
  • 16 History  
  • 18 Social Systems  
  • 15 Economics  
  • 13 Science, Technology and Society  
Author or Creator
  • Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-  
  • McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
Other Contributors
  • LaBounty, Bill  
  • Koos, Greg, 1949-  
  • Hartzold, Susan  
Source
Extra images from 'Just Corn: The Amaizing Story', museum exhibit, 1997  
Subject / Keywords
  • Hybrids  
  • Corn  
  • McLean County (Ill.)  
  • Advertisements  
  • Seed trade  
  • Bloomington (Ill.)  
Temporal Coverage
1904
Collection Publisher
McLean County Museum of History
Rights
Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
mch0402 - Digital Images Master CD - museum archives  
Date Created
6-3-02
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleFunk Brothers State Fair Exhibit  
DescriptionThis exhibit for Funk Brothers Seed Company at the Illinois State Fair in 1904 shows a giant ear of corn sticking up and a sign for free samples of seed.  
InterpretationIn order to promote their hybrids, Funk Brothers Seed Company advertised their new products. They were instrumental in crossing new breeds of corn to help farmers raise stable crops.  
InscriptionFunk tower  
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • Celebrations and Festivals  
  • How We Learn About Communities  
Learning Standards
  • 16 History  
  • 18 Social Systems  
  • 15 Economics  
  • 13 Science, Technology and Society  
Author or Creator
  • Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-  
  • McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
Other Contributors
  • LaBounty, Bill  
  • Koos, Greg, 1949-  
  • Hartzold, Susan  
SourceExtra images from 'Just Corn: The Amaizing Story', museum exhibit, 1997  
Subject / Keywords
  • Hybrids  
  • Corn  
  • McLean County (Ill.)  
  • Advertisements  
  • Seed trade  
  • Bloomington (Ill.)  
Temporal Coverage1904
Collection PublisherMcLean County Museum of History
RightsCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifiermch0402 - Digital Images Master CD - museum archives  
Date Created6-3-02
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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