Ron Kinder's collection came to the archive in April 2006, and the most exciting aspect of the recorded images appeared to be Ron's early slides. These are dated from around 1963 and include Ron's travels to the various preservation events as well as a few pictures from local Derbyshire fairs.
Ron Kinder Collection
This material is held atNational Fairground Archive, University of Sheffield Library
- Reference
- GB 2314 NFA 0052
- Dates of Creation
- 1960-1979
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1,958 images
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Ron Kinder was a fairground enthusiast based in Ripley, active in this hobby through photography and research. His own photographs begin in the late 1960s with high quality slide images taken around Derbyshire, plus Ron's own views of the various steam rallies. Ron later worked with standard printed photographs, being a meticulous attendee of the Goose Fair pull-on, and a keen documenter of Ripley Charter Fair.
Access Information
These items make up part of the image database collection which is available to view by appointment in the NFA reading room.
Acquisition Information
Donated by his daughter Vivienne Morley
Other Finding Aids
On image database
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Jane Donaldson