Princeton at the World's Columbian Exhibition records, 1893.

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Princeton at the World's Columbian Exhibition records, 1893.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/692625925

The collection includes three certificates from the U.S. Congress honoring Princeton for the exhibit, three copies of a photograph of Dr. and Mrs. McCosh seated in the exhibit booth, a written proposal for the exhibit, and layout plans for the exhibit.

4.0 linear ft. (11 items)

Princeton University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7994059

Princeton University Library

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