Rod Spooner Collection

This material is held atNational Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield Library

  • Reference
    • GB 2314 NFA 0011
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1930s-1980s
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 50 images and 1 audio cassette tape

Scope and Content

The collection includes photographs taken by Jack Mellor and contains black and white images of rides, shows and traction engines. There are copies of Rod Spooner's photographs of South and Midland Fairs from 1952-1953. Also included is a cassette recording of an interview With Kate Smart from the Smart circus.

Administrative / Biographical History

Rod Spooner is a fairground enthusiast and contributor to the World's Fair.

Access Information

The collection make up part of the image database collection which is available to view by appointment in the NFA reading room. Audio equipment will have to be booked prior to visit in order to listen to the cassette recording.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Rod Spooner

Other Finding Aids

Catalogued according to type.

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Jane Donaldson

Accruals

Further accruals expected.

Subjects

Fairs