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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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Crowd awaiting Eleanor Roosevelt
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A large crowd awaits to hear Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady and wife of U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, give an address before the Century of Progress Court of Honor, Hall of Science. Mrs. Roosevelt's speech that day was addressed to the women of the nation.
Date:
1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Unknown man speaking at a press conference.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Unknown photograph of a speech given before an audience at A Century of Progress International Exposition.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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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