Century of Progress Records, 1928-1934

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Century of Progress Records, 1928-1934

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Collection consists primarily of souvenir booklets, brochures, pamphlets and guidebooks from the 1933 World's Fair. Additionally, the collection includes viewbooks, press releases from the Fair's publicity department, three scrapbooks and photographs. A unique component of the materials are pre-Fair publications (essays and transcripts of public addresses), dating from 1928-1933, and written as part of the Century of Progress' publicity and fundraising campaigns.

6 linear feet

Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7939550

Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center

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Century of Progress International Exhibition (1933-34 : Chicago, Ill.)

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The Century of Progress Exposition, the World's Fair, was held in Chicago, 1933-1934. From the description of Records, 1933-1934 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007613 A Century of Progress International Exposition was held in Chicago during the summers of 1933 and 1934. The fair celebrated the scientific and technological advances made in the century since the founding of Chicago in 1833. The main features of the fair included exhibits depicting th...