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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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Sign announcing an upcoming singing performance
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Singer Laura T. Martin posing in front of the Century of Progress Avenue of Flags.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
The winners of the Century of Progress Opera Contest.
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Zeta Newell, from Oak Park, IL., is on the left, and Mr. Frank Jakavicius, of Chicago, is to her right. The Opera contest was held at the Lagoon Theater, and the winners received a contract with the Opera company which opened in Chicago later that year.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
Access:
Public access
Three stars of the Tipica Police Orchestra of Mexico City performing in the Court of States
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Zita Newell at the Grand Opera contest
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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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