Robert D. Ashley Century 21 collection, 1960-1963.

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Ashley, Robert D., 1924-1987. Robert D. Ashley Century 21 collection, 1960-1963.

Robert D. Ashley Century 21 collection, 1960-1963.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/676926661

The collection contains a variety of published materials and other types of media that document the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (Century 21 Exposition). The items were acquired by Robert Ashley while he served as Legal Advisor to the Fair, and donated to the Library by his son, Eli D. Ashley in July 1987. The collection is organized by format, and includes print materials, photographs, posters, slides, sound recordings and film. The wide variety of print materials provides extensive background information about the Fair. Public relations booklets and brochures give historical context on Fair development, as well as detailed descriptions and statistics about exhibits and activities. Official materials published by the Fair organization include event programs, press releases, tickets, postcards, posters and souvenir items. Externally published items include Northwest maps, magazine articles, and tourist brochures. The print collection also has extensive postal items, including commemorative envelopes and stamps. The audio visual materials include a collection of sound recordings (45 and 33 rpm) some with accompanying print lyrics. Music was recorded at some live Fair performances. Other music was composed about Seattle and the Fair, with humorous and other themes. The collection of slides includes a set produced by Morley Studios, the official photographer of the fair. The color photographs in the collection are enlarged and mounted on board. The 8 x 10 collection of black and white photographs with Fair subjects are captioned, and were produced and distributed by the public relations department.

6 boxes plus oversize materials (2 cubic ft.)

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