The Dick Scott-Stewart collection consists of slide transparencies created for the 1974 book Fairground Snaps and later projects. The material with the NFA is all of Scott-Stewart work relating to fairs and circuses, particularly from an artistic and social angle.
The Dick Scott-Stewart Collection
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- ReferenceGB 2314 NFA0072
- Dates of Creation1970-1990
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description500 slides
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Dick Scott-Stewart was a professional photographer who used the fairground on various occasions as a focus for his work. He concentrated on structure, decoration and the personal side of the fairground, working at a quality level with film transparencies.
His book, Fairground Snaps, is still held in high regard and much sought after. His work captured the final days of traditional fairground art at its best with an emphasis on pattern and lettering. This is combined with very personal images of show people, circus performers and fairground workers.
Arrangement
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Access Information
The collection is currently being catalogued and is not available for research at this time.
Acquisition Information
Donated by the Scott-Stewart family
Other Finding Aids
This collection will be available to view on the digital database in the reading room.
Archivist's Note
Description created by Jane Donaldson