'American Fair' — Pamela Littky documents an enduring tradition

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http://cdmagurus.com/cron.php?rand=1525107885 (https://www.yahoo.com/news/american-fair-pamela-littky-documents-slideshow-wp-225001602.html)The essence of the American fair has not changed much over the past century. As the social and cultural fabric of the United States has evolved considerably, the fairs continue to draw attendance from wide swaths of the heartland, providing a place for far-flung citizens of a county or state to maintain community and celebrate elements of their culture that recall some of the most nostalgic American ideals. Pamela Littky traveled thousands of miles across the country capturing the sights of these important seasonal markers for so many communities. Idyllic portraits of farmers and rope-and-ride spectators accompany portraits and tableaux that evoke undertones of apprehension and uncertainty.



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