Photographs

In 1984 Lynn Lennon began documenting the State Fair of Texas, a photographic project that continued for 10 years. Lennon's slice-of-life photographs captured on film people from all walks of life, livestock, the changing weather, the Midway, traditional and novelty foods, and performers and entertainment of all kinds.

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View of Big Tex from behind

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

12.7 x 17.8 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Installing Big Tex

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12.7 x 17.8 cm

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Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Big Tex dwarfs the fair goers in front of the Tower building while "human dominoes for Muscular Dystrophy", gather inside the Cotton Bowl

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20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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State Fair of Texas - Tower bldg. houses executive offices and food concessions

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Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Drum players in the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performing at the State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Bugle players in the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performing at the State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

12.7 x 17.8 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Kilgore Rangerettes, State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Midway entrance, State Fair of Texas

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DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Map in back pocket, State Fair of Texas

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Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Stands along midway at the State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

12.7 x 17.8 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Candy apples, State Fair of Texas

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Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Two young women with face paint, State Fair of Texas

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Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Riders on swing ride at the State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Performing bear, Dr. Pepper Circus

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Swing ride, State Fair of Texas

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Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Cowboys and a perfectly groomed horse watch the action in the judging arena

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Behind the scenes at the rodeo

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Getting miniature horses ready to show at the State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Donkey jumping event, State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Dallas 4H exhibitors wait to show, State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Young man resting on hay, State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

12.7 x 17.8 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Sheep resting, State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Rancher grooming sheep before judging, State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Mule exhibiters also show quilts with mule motif, State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Midway games area in the rain, State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Carousel

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Wonder world museum attraction, freaks and strange animals, State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Fireworks explode over Big Tex, State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Side show attraction, State Fair of Texas

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20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Footwear, State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Elongated Texas flags and buffalo and Indian head in relief set the tone when seen at the gateway to the State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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State Fair photographs by Lynn Lennon

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Aerial view of State Fair of Texas with downtown Dallas in background

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Big Tex Vertical

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

17.8 x 12.7 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Ask Henda, State Fair of Texas

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002

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Art Deco statues dating from the Texas Centennial, 1936, are prominent features of the State Fair of Texas fairgrounds

Lynn Lennon Photographs

Ag2002.1405

20.3 x 25.4 cm

DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University

Gift of Lynn Lennon, 2002