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A Century of Progress records

A Century of Progress International Exposition was held in Chicago during the summers of 1933 and 1934 to commemorate the incorporation of the city in 1833. This collection consists of the extant operating records of A Century Progress World's Fair.

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Dedication of the south unit of the John R. Thompson company building
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1933-1934
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Century of Progress records
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Hall of Science dedication
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June 1932
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Century of Progress records
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The building dedication ceremony of the Century of Progress Hall of Science.
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June 1, 1932
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Century of Progress records
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The building dedication ceremony of the Century of Progress Hall of Science.
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June 1, 1932
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Century of Progress records
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The dedication ceremony for the Hall of Science building.
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June 1, 1932
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Century of Progress records
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W.O. Batchelder, president of the Electric Association of Chicago, activates the lights of the Electrical Group during the official dedication
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1933
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Century of Progress records
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W.O. Batchelder, president of the Electric Association of Chicago, passing his hand over a grid-glow tube to activate lights at Electrical Group's dedication ceremony
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1933-1934
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Century of Progress records
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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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