Louisiana Purchase Exposition stereoviews
Creation: 1904Abstract
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition or the St. Louis World’s Fair of 1904 as it was popularly called, was put on to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. Seven stereoviews show scenes from the fair.
Dates
- Creation: 1904
Creator
- Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 : Saint Louis, Mo.) (Organization)
Extent
7 item(s)
Physical Description
6 photomechanical prints : stereograph, b&w ; 3.5 x 7 in. 1 photographic print : stereograph, b&w ; 3.5 x 7 in.
Historical Note
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition or the St. Louis World’s Fair of 1904 as it was popularly called, was put on to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. The centennial celebration was delayed a year to foster greater participation from other countries and states. It was the last significant exposition before World War I. The fair was built on a 1,200 acre site and included exhibitions from sixty-two countries and forty-three of the forty-five states of that day. Exhibitions covered achievements in the fine arts, science, technology, manufacturing, agriculture, government, and education.
Scope and Contents
Seven stereoviews of the 1904 Lousiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri. One stereograph was published by the Keystone View Company. The other six are part of the "Metropolitan Series," distributed by Sears, Roebuck and Company.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Subjects
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- Louisiana Purchase Exposition stereoviews
- Date:
- 2020
- 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
