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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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"Come to Chicago and A Century of Progress: You'll see more in '34"
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Newsletter and newspaper clippings promoting the 1934 fair, featuring new attractions and focusing on highlights such as the Enchanted Island and several shows. Photographs of the fair, including its buildings, variety shows and an aerial image of the whole site.
Date:
1934
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access
Century of Progress Newspaper Clippings, 1934 (box 3, folder 8)
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Four pages from 'The Red and White Stores News Flash', featuring information on new attractions planned for the 1934 fair.
Date:
1934
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access
Century of Progress Newspaper Clippings, 1934-1935 (box 3, folder 6)
10 Text
Clippings from 'The Chicago Daily' and the 'Chicago Daily Tribune' with articles about the demolition of the Sky Ride in 1935. Three articles from the 'Chicago Sunday Tribune' about planned exhibits for the 1934 fair.
Date:
1934-1935
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access
Century of Progress Pamphlets and Brochures, 1933-1934 (box 1, folder 4)
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Thirteen items, including publications created by Durkee Famous Foods, Dick's Tours, and A. B. Dick's Company. (reproductions).
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access
Century of Progress Pamphlets and Brochures, 1933-1934 (box 14, folder 4)
7 Text
"Picture news: Chicago world's fair edition". Newsletter published by Sinclair Refining Company. It focuses on the Sinclair dinosaur exhibit.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access
Pamphlets and Brochures, 1933-1934 (box 14, folder 2)
5 Images
Supplements from the Chicago Sunday Tribune promoting the 1934 fair.
Date:
17 Jun 1934; 24 Jun 1934
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
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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