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Georgia State Fair, Macon, 1886-1960
Black-and-white photographs and circulars for the Georgia State Fair from 1886 to 1960
More About This Collection
Creator
Georgia State Fair
Date of Original
1886/1960
Subject
Georgia State Fair
Agricultural exhibitions--Georgia--Macon
Amusement rides--Georgia--Macon
Exhibit booths--Georgia--Macon
Macon (Ga.)--Social life and customs--20th century
Agricultural education--Georgia--Macon
Location
United States, Georgia, Bibb County, Macon, 32.84069, -83.6324
Medium
black-and-white photographs
fliers (printed matter)
photographs
visual works
Type
Still Image, Text
Description
The Georgia State Fair, Macon, 1886-1960 online collection consists of 151 black-and-white photographs, and four advertising fliers, from the Georgia State Fair records held by the Middle Georgia Archives at the Macon-Bibb County Public Libraries. These photographs document the evolution of the state fair in Macon from 1886 until 1960. A group portrait of the executive committee of the Georgia State Agricultural Society is the earliest piece in the collection. The majority of the photographs depict county agricultural exhibits whose function was to promote a variety of farm produce and homemade items. These displays include cotton, seeds, vegetables, preserved food, clothes, quilts, furniture, and more. Exhibits from the early 1940s are of interest due to the appearance of slogans supporting the World War II home front effort. One notable picture during this era shows a demonstration of a community canning project. Displays for agricultural associations and state government agencies, such as the Highway Department and the Fish and Game Commission, can also be seen in this collection. Other photographs capture fair culture beyond the exhibitions: 4-H clubs, farm machinery, livestock judging, amusement rides, the midway, side shows, food booths, and parades. Macon mayor B. F. Merritt appears in several photographs along with other notable Macon citizens. Former Georgia governor Marvin Griffin is also pictured., The Georgia State Fair, Macon, 1886-1960 is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Middle Georgia Archives as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
Language
eng
Rights Holder
Please consult the Middle Georgia Archives re: reproduction and usage.
Original Collection
Georgia State Fair Records, 1906-, Middle Georgia Archives, Macon, Ga.
Holding Institution
Washington Memorial Library, Middle Georgia Regional Library
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