Papers, 1877-1912.

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Papers, 1877-1912.

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Correspondence, copies of MSS speeches and articles by Curtis and others, and newspaper clippings, dealing primarily with Curtis' activities as director of the Pan American Union (1890-1893), and as chief of the Latin American Dept. of the World's Columbian Exposition (1893). Includes Curtis' articles on Christopher Columbus and various European and Latin American countries. Correspondents include national political figures and international dignitaries.

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Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)

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The World's Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World’s Fair, was organized in celebration of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s landing in America. The fairgrounds, open from May 1, 1893 until October 30, 1893, were designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and covered more than 630 acres in Jackson Park and the Midway Plaisance. Daniel Burnham oversaw the construction of nearly 200 new buildings for the fair, most of which were designed in the Beaux-Arts style. 27 million peo...

Curtis, William Eleroy, 1850-1911

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Pan American Union

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Columbus, Chris

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Epithet: of Genoa British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000367.0x000120 Italian explorer and navigator commissioned by Spain. Italian name was Cristoforo Colombo. Known in Spain as Cristóbal Colón. Born 1451; died 1506. From the description of Collection concerning Christopher Columbus, 1488-1515. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71067622 ...