Americana Magazine 1987 June

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Americana Magazine 1987 June

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Contents:  On Exhibit – Why It Happened (The U.S. Constitution is more than a mere miracle, this exhibit explores how it is the logical outcome of our national experience), Collecting – In Praise of Pins (To their foremost collector, hairpins are not only beguiling curios, but a benign influence on Western civilization), Crafts – Arkansas Stencilers (A talented team of women discovered a need for decorative hand painters, and putting other careers aside, the proceeded to fill it.), Activities – The Zest of the Past (The New English Song and Daunce Company opens a festivity with a solemn hymn, but after that it’s “Let the gallivanting begin!”), Photography – Scene at the Ballpark (A fond but unsentimental view of the national pastime.), Restoration – History for Sale (The revolving fund of North Carolina takes historic buildings into protective custody and then looks for the right buyer.), Food – A Taste of Mexico (Tacos and enchiladas are only a prelude to a national cuisine with enticing regional variations.), Games – Fanciful Fairways (The wacky charm of miniature golf continues to delight Americans)

Issue:  June 1987

Condition:  Very Good