1939 New York World's Fair officially licensed scrapbook
Creation: 1939Abstract
World's Fairs or International Expositions are large-scale exhibitions that highlight technology, agriculture and other innovations of national or cultural significance. The New York World's Fair took place in Flushing Meadows, Queens from April 30, 1939 to October 31, 1940. The theme was "The World of Tomorrow." This item is a paper-bound scrapbook with empty pages.
Dates
- Creation: 1939
Creator
- New York World's Fair (1939-1940 : New York, N.Y.) (Organization)
- The Saalfield Publishing Company (Publisher, Organization)
Extent
1 item(s)
General Physical Description.
1 item (32 p.) ; 10.75 x 15 in.
Historical Note
World's Fairs or International Expositions are large-scale exhibitions that highlight technology, agriculture and other innovations of national or cultural significance. These fairs are open to the general public and can run for three weeks to six months.
The New York World's Fair took place in Flushing Meadows, Queens from April 30, 1939 to October 31, 1940. Nearly 45 million people visited the New York World's Fair. The theme was "The World of Tomorrow." Notable structures of this fair was the 18-story Perisphere and the 700-foot Trylon obelisk.
Scope and Content
This item is a paper-bound scrapbook with empty pages. The front and back covers have the same color (blues, yellows and whites) artwork rendering of the Trylon and Perisphere with searchlights. The scrapbook was published by The Saalfield Publishing Company in Akron, Ohio, copyright is held by the New York World's Fair.
Location
DF Box 15.
Access Restrictions
This item is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Subjects
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- 1939 New York World's Fair officially licensed scrap book
- Date:
- 2015
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
