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A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
A Century of Progress International Exposition was held in Chicago during the summers of 1933 and 1934 to commemorate the 100th year anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Chicago in 1833. The A Century of Progress Memorabilia collection includes printed materials such as pamphlets, brochures, maps, photographs and souvenirs.
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Century of Progress Pamphlets and Brochures, 1933-1934 (box 2, folder 8)
Ford Motor Company promotional leaflet.
1933
Eye-Level Exterior Photographs, 1933-1934
The images depict people visiting outdoor exhibits, as well as the external surroundings of fair buildings.
1933
Interior Photographs, 1933-1934
Black and white photos from the inside of fair buildings, including an exhibition by Ford.
1933
Night Photographs, 1933-1934
Photos of various fair buildings at night, including the floating band stand, the hall of science and light shows over the lake.
1933
Panoramic view of the Century of Progress site
Black and white panoramic photograph with labels pointing out the exhibits and facilities at the fair.
1934
Collection Details
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University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
Collection Type
Manuscript Collections
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Richard J. Daley Library
Theme
Fairs & Exhibitions
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Subject--Name
5
Ford Motor Company
2
General Motors Corporation
1
Chrysler
1
Firestone Rubber Co.
1
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
1
Sears, Robuck and Co.
1
Western Union
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Form
4
Photographs and Slides
1
Pamphlet
Topic
3
fair site
2
entertainment
2
industrial pavilions
2
national pavilions
2
transport
1
admission
1
automobiles
1
automobiles, advertising, women
1
concert
1
economy
1
electricity
1
fair facilities
1
ideology
1
light shows
1
lighting
1
medicine
1
music
1
parade
1
science
1
technology
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