A Celebration of Excellence: The History of the Western Fair Association

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A Celebration of Excellence: The History of the Western Fair Association

SANMIYA, Inge V.

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Intro by Gary McRae. Topics include: early Canadian fairs; move of the fair to Queen's Park in 1887; progress and the fair; defining "Women's place" and "Men's place" on the fairgrounds; competitions and value of prizes; The Great War 1914-1918; Warriors' Day; rebuilding the fair 1948-1960; the challenge of change; etc. Appendix lists Western Fair Association presidents, a time line and milestones, etc. Indexed.

Publication Info

  • Publisher: The Western Fair Association
  • Edition: First Edition
  • Date Published: 2000
  • Place Published: London, Ontario
  • ISBN: 0968767508

Details

  • Condition: Fine
  • Signed: Yes
  • Dust Jacket: Yes
  • Jacket Condition: Very good +
  • Details:
    viii, 152 p. 29 cm. Beautifully illustrated with b&w and colour photographs. Faux burgundy leatherette in dustjacket. Light edge wear and small mark on front.

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