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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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Battle of Bull Run; Won in the First; Vagabond Soldier, motion pictures announcement
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Sign announcing the 1913 silent motion picture drama The Battle of Bull Run, a film about the famous U.S. Civil War battle fought in 1861. The Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the Civil War. The two armies would face off again a year later in the Second Battle of Bull Run. The Union Army was defeated in both battles.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Color illustrated Goodnight sign
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Sign announcing an upcoming comedy show.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Sign announcing an upcoming romantic movie
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Sign announcing an upcoming singing performance
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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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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