In fact, come to think of it--I think it's "agricultural & mechanicAL fair"
in most constructions--dang those ossified synapses! We'll get it yet! I
know St. Louis used to have a big one.
--Eric
Eric D. M. Johnson
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From: "Candace Perry" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] D. A. & M. Fair of 1861
> Eric, I concur -- I didn't think Arts sounded correct but for some reason
> Agricultural wouldn't pop into my head -- why, when I work in a rural
> museum...
> Candace Perry
>
> -----Original Message-----
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>
>
> That's a good thought, Candace. Another term along those lines that
> crosses
> my mind as a possibility is "agricultural & mechanics" fair.
>
> Good luck, John!
>
> All my best,
>
> --Eric
>
> Eric D. M. Johnson
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> The Village Factsmith Historical Research & Consulting, and
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Candace Perry" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 12:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] D. A. & M. Fair of 1861
>
>
>> Could the A & M stand for Arts & Mechanics? Seems to me there was
>> something
>> like that in KY towns. The "D" may be the locale...
>> Candace Perry
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
>> Behalf Of John Martinson
>> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 9:33 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: D. A. & M. Fair of 1861
>>
>>
>> Has anyone heard of the D. A. & M. Fair of 1861? I believe it has
>> something
>> to do with early woodcraft and/or furniture makers, but I may be
>> mistaken.
>>
>> Any ideas what it means?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> John Martinson
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