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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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Bronze medal
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Medal designed by Emil Robert Zetter embossed with "Research" and "Industry" alongside a classical figure.
Date:
1933
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access
Pressed pennies
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Six pennies that represent the Belgium Village, the American Indian Villages, the Republic of China, the Federal Building, and the overall fair with wheat emblem.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access
Souvenir bracelet and ring
2 Images
Date:
1934
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access
Souvenir key
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The key features the 1933 World's Fair skyline and is embossed with "Keep me for good luck".
Date:
1933
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access
Souvenir spoon
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A commemorative spoon produced for the 1933 fair.
Date:
1933
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access
Travel and transport bronze medal
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Embossed with "Lucky Penny" and the bust of a Native American on one side, and the travel and transport building on the other.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
A Century of Progress memorabilia collection
Access:
Public access

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Collection Details

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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