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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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Rufus C. Dawes (center) seated alongside other Fair dignitaries.
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Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Rufus C. Dawes, president of the Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago, and military visitors
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Rufus Dawes was the brother of Charles G. Dawes, former Vice President of the United States. Charles G. Dawes was instrumental in soliciting private donations to finance the exposition and served as consultant to his brother.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The Guild House Party Tour visits the Century of Progress and meets with fair officials.
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Date:
1932
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
The man on the left is Rufus C. Dawes, president of the Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago.
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Rufus Dawes was the brother of Charles G. Dawes, former Vice President of the United States. Charles G. Dawes was instrumental in soliciting private donations to finance the exposition and served as consultant to his brother.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
The man on the left is Rufus C. Dawes, president of the Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago.
Image Image
Rufus Dawes was the brother of Charles G. Dawes, former Vice President of the United States. Charles G. Dawes was instrumental in soliciting private donations to finance the exposition and served as consultant to his brother.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access

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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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