Chicago World's Fair, 1893, records, 1891-1894.

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Chicago World's Fair, 1893, records, 1891-1894.

Records of the State Board of World's Fair Managers including the minutes and proceedings of the Board, treasurer's cash book, disbursements book, contracts let by the Board, specifications for contractors in building the Wisconsin building at the fair, insurance policies on the building and contents, and a detailed listing of Wisconsin exhibits.

2.4 c.f. (4 archives boxes, 2 volumes).

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