Incorporated under the Pan-American bill signed by Gov. Theodore Roosevelt on 20 Jan. 1899. Twenty-five of the more than 300 incorporators were elected to serve three-year terms as members of the board of directors. The board was charged with making and amending Exposition by- laws; electing a president, ten or more vice-presidents, a secretary, and a treasurer; creating committees as needed; and filling all vacant positions. The board also formed an executive committee, and appointed a director- general, an auditor, and a board of women managers. The board elected John G. Milburn president, and appointed William Buchanan director-general. The following committees were created: finance; concessions and exhibits; transportation; publicity; law and insurance; foreign relations; and printing and supplies.
From the description of Records, 1899-1908 (bulk 1899-1902). (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 38270129
