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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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Bakelite powder compact
24 Images
Date:
[1933-1934]
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
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Souvenir bracelet
24 Images
Panels on the bracelet depict the fair's logo, Byrd's ship, the Chinese lama temple, the electrical group, the federal building, the travel building and the hall of science.
Date:
1934
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access
Souvenir can
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Piggy bank can made by the American Can Company and decorated with a color print depicting the fair site.
Date:
[1933-1934]
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
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Public access
Souvenir treasure chest
24 Images
Date:
1933
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
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Public access

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Repository
University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
Collection Type
Manuscript Collections
Collection Location
Richard J. Daley Library
Theme
Fairs & Exhibitions
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