Donald Isle Foster collection on the Century 21 Exposition, 1961-1963.

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Donald Isle Foster collection on the Century 21 Exposition, 1961-1963.

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The collection consists of a variety of published materials, media, photographs, film, and other records that document the 1962 Seattle World's Fair (Century 21 Exposition.) The items were acquired by Donald Foster while he served as Director of Exhibits at the Fair. The materials give historical context on fair development, exhibits, entertainment, and activities. Mounted color photographs give detailed views of the fairgrounds and the interiors of exhibits. An extensive collection of theatrical programs and tickets document events and performances staged during the fair. Externally published items include tourist maps, magazine and newspaper articles, pamphlets, brochures, and souvenirs. A collection of color and black and white 16 mm films (some with accompanying film scripts) were produced by Forde Motion Picture Productions to promote the Fair and document a variety of events and activities.

8 reels of film.

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Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, WA)

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World's fair. 1962. From the description of Century 21 Exposition records, 1957-1963 (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 123949294 ...

Forde Motion Picture Productions

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Foster, Donald Isle, 1925-

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Donald Isle Foster was born in Seattle, Wash., in 1925, and his family had a long and influential connection with the Pacific Northwest. He is the great-grandson of Oregon Trail emigrants, and the son of Seattle physician Harry Foster and his wife Vera Isle, who was also from a pioneering family. Donald Foster's grandfather donated prime real estate along Lake Washington to the city of Seattle, which was named Foster Island in his honor. During World War II, Donald Foster attended Queen Anne Hig...