Record

RepositoryUniversity Archives and Special Collections Centre
Reference NumberDSS/1/10
Title'Fairgrounds + Fairs + Cars'
DescriptionThe series primarily contains photographic prints, negatives, contact sheets and other media relating to Dick Scott-Stewart’s 1974 publication, ‘Fairground Snaps’.

The images are in both black and white and colour, produced using Ilford’s HP4 and HP5 Plus, as well as Kodak colour film in both 35mm and 120 format.

This collection comprises of detailed shots of rides, signage, and posed and candid portraits. Many of the photographs are stored loose, while some are stored in a repurposed Ilford A3 photographic paper box labelled ‘Fairground’.

Other media includes a sample vinyl record cover for Nazareth’s album '‘Snaz', and sample pages and covers for Fairground Snaps featuring notes and edits.

There are also a few photographic prints of cars, including a Chrysler and a Saab Turbo, as well as one image of (assumedly) Dolly Parton sat in the back of a stationary car, parked by a residence.
Date1964-[1970s]
CreatorDick Scott-Stewart
Related MaterialThe National Fairground and Circus Archive at the University of Sheffield Library holds related material regarding Dick's publication ‘Fairground Snaps’.
Extent1 box
LevelSeries
Access ConditionsThe University Archives and Special Collections Centre is open Monday - Friday 1-4pm. It is advisable to book an appointment in advance.

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DS/UK/472Scott-Stewart; Dick (1948-2002); Photographer1948-2002
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