The history of Bismark Grove and Fair was written by Alyssa Saul and won first place in the 1982 Kansas History Contest sponsored by the Douglas County Historical Society.

A list of shareholders in the stock of the Kansas Exposition Association, Lawrence, Kansas, July 25, 1875.

This collection includes items from the Kansas Valley Fair Association, an agricultural society that was located in Lawrence, Kansas in the 19th century. Included are a treasurer's report, printed tickets and a diploma, and some canceled checks.