Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) records, 1875-1876.

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Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) records, 1875-1876.

Record book (2 volumes; 1875 May 24-l876 April 10) of expenses for the exhibits of the U.S. Dept. of the Interior, published satire entitled Our Show (1876), form letters from centennial officials, visitor's certificate, and tickets of admission.

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