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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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Beauty contest winner meets Olympic diving champion
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Beauty contest winner with famous swimmers
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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George Blagden, long distance swimmer, finishing second in 15 mile marathon at A Century of Progress in 1933
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George Blagden, husky long distance swimmer, finishing second in 15 mile marathon grind at A Century of Progress in 1933.
Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Long distance swimmer George Blagden, from Memphis, Tennessee, participated in a 15-mile race that was conducted along the shoreline of Lake Michigan.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Participants swimming in the National Athletic Union outdoor title racing carnival held at the Century of Progress Lagoon.
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Public access
Swimmers
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Date:
1933-1934
Collection:
Century of Progress records
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Various swimming and diving champions of the Chicago public parks
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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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