| Scholars analyze “State Fair” (1945) for its portrayal of post-World War II American optimism, rural life, and the idealized Midwest, as depicted in the 1946 Iowa State Fair setting. The musical’s narrative, centered on the Frake family’s pursuit of blue ribbons and romantic adventures, offers a lens into mid-20th-century American values, which could be explored in journals like the University of California’s Journal of Popular Music Studies. This journal covers popular music and musical theater from interdisciplinary perspectives, including cultural studies and history, and could include discussions of State Fair’s nostalgic depiction of Americana. |
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