Photo contest set for next Blue Book

A statewide photo contest is being sponsored by the secretary of state's office for the 2013-14 Official Manual, the Blue Book.

The theme this year is "Remembering Harry," in honor of the president from Missouri.

Photos will be judged in one or more of the following categories; "Carry the battle to them," which is sporting events and competition in Missouri; "The most peaceful thing in the world is plowing a field," which is agricultural and natural settings; and "I don't' believe in little plans," which is photos of unique celebrations and parades in the state.

Entry forms and contest rules are available at www.sos.mo.gov/photocontest.

Entries may be submitted at [email protected] or by mail to Official Manual Photo Contest, Office of the Secretary of State, Division of Publications, PO Box 1767, Jefferson City, MO 65102-1767.

Participants may submit any number of photos but each photo must be accompanied by its own entry form. Deadline to enter is 5 p.m. July 29.

The winning photo in each category will be published in the Blue Book.