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New York World's Fair 1939 and 1940 Incorporated records

Title
New York World's Fair 1939 and 1940 Incorporated records, 1935-1945 (bulk 1939-1940).
Author
New York World's Fair 1939 and 1940 Incorporated.
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Box 1Mixed materialRequest in advance MssCol 2233 Box 1Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328

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  • Buck, Frank, 1884-1950.
  • Dreyfuss, Henry, 1904-
  • Flanigan, Howard A. (Howard Adams), 1889-1967.
  • Geddes, Norman Bel, 1893-1958.
  • Kohn, Robert D., 1870-1953.
  • La Guardia, Fiorello H. (Fiorello Henry), 1882-1947.
  • McAneny, George, 1869-1953.
  • Monaghan, Frank, 1904-1969.
  • Moses, Robert, 1888-1981.
  • Rose, Billy, 1899-1966.
  • Teague, Walter Dorwin, 1883-1960.
  • Whalen, Grover A. (Grover Aloysius), 1886-1962.
  • New York World's Fair (1939-1940 : New York, N.Y.)
Description
1184 linear feet (2508 boxes, 42 volumes; 18 tubes; 10 sound recordings).
Summary
The records of the New York World's Fair 1939 and 1940 Incorporated present a comprehensive view of all aspects of the Fair including construction, maintenance and demolition of Fair facilities; planning and development; architecture and landscaping; displays and exhibits; government participation; publicity and public relations; amusements, entertainment and concessions; legal and financial affairs; the import and export of goods; labor relations; and public safety and welfare. In addition to correspondence and memoranda, the collection consists of reports, minutes, financial and legal records, architectural plans, design drawings, sound recordings, brochures, leaflets, press releases and other promotional materials, notably over 12,000 photographs of the Fair, its exhibits and visitors.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Architectural drawings (visual works).
  • Artifacts.
  • Ephemera.
  • Photographs.
  • Posters.
  • Sound recordings.
Access (note)
  • Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssref
Additional Formats (note)
  • available as digital sound files.
Biography (note)
  • The New York World's Fair of 1939 and 1940, was held in Flushing Meadows in the Borough of Queens. The non-profit Fair corporation was formed in 1935 under the guidance of business and civic leaders, and financed through federal, state, municipal and private funds. The Fair commemorated the 150th anniversary of Washington's inauguration in New York City and took “Building the World of Tomorrow” as its central theme. Participants included close to 60 nations, 33 states and U.S. territories, and over a thousand exhibitors, among them some of the largest corporations in the United States.
Call Number
MssCol 2233
OCLC
NYPW93-A6
Author
New York World's Fair 1939 and 1940 Incorporated.
Title
New York World's Fair 1939 and 1940 Incorporated records, 1935-1945 (bulk 1939-1940).
Additional Formats
Sound recordings available as digital sound files.
Restricted Access
Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssref
Biography
The New York World's Fair of 1939 and 1940, was held in Flushing Meadows in the Borough of Queens. The non-profit Fair corporation was formed in 1935 under the guidance of business and civic leaders, and financed through federal, state, municipal and private funds. The Fair commemorated the 150th anniversary of Washington's inauguration in New York City and took “Building the World of Tomorrow” as its central theme. Participants included close to 60 nations, 33 states and U.S. territories, and over a thousand exhibitors, among them some of the largest corporations in the United States.
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Added Author
Buck, Frank, 1884-1950.
Dreyfuss, Henry, 1904-
Flanigan, Howard A. (Howard Adams), 1889-1967.
Geddes, Norman Bel, 1893-1958.
Kohn, Robert D., 1870-1953.
La Guardia, Fiorello H. (Fiorello Henry), 1882-1947.
McAneny, George, 1869-1953.
Monaghan, Frank, 1904-1969.
Moses, Robert, 1888-1981.
Rose, Billy, 1899-1966.
Teague, Walter Dorwin, 1883-1960.
Whalen, Grover A. (Grover Aloysius), 1886-1962.
New York World's Fair (1939-1940 : New York, N.Y.)
Research Call Number
MssCol 2233
*Z-7926
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