The year was 1975, the month was September, and it was the 120th year for the
Mid-South Fair and the
Memphis Chess Club organized a continuous simultaneous exhibition, at the fairgrounds, with its members taking turns facing the public at the chessboard. To draw the attention of the crowds were poster-sized pictures throughout the chess exhibit showing club members playing in tournaments and assisting in various community chess projects. The USCF provided boxes full of the April 1975 edition of Chess Life & Review used as giveaways. The Memphis Chess Club was also providing the general chess player newsletters and fliers with information about the club and the Tennessee Chess Association. Having recently been given access to the pictures provided, I decided to present them in their original form.
