Object Details
Collection Collector
Orth, Edward J.
Exhibition Collectors Historical Organization
Collection Citation
Edward J. Orth Memorial Archives of the New York World's Fair, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents
Images illustrate a broad view of the fairgrounds highlighting various attractions to promote the event to new visitors and to serve as a memory for those who attended. Views of entrances, restaurants, the administration building, information booths, and night scenes inform as well as entice.
Other structures include many of the sculptures, statues, and pavilions.
There are also images of New York to promote tourism in other parts of the state. Materials are arranged in alphabetical order.
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Date
1940, undated
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Identifier
NMAH.AC.0560, Subseries 6.10
Type
Archival materials
Collection Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Restrictions
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Researchers must handle unprotected photographs with gloves. Researchers must use reference copies of audio-visual materials. When no reference copy exists, the Archives Center staff will produce reference copies on an "as needed" basis, as resources allow. Viewing film portion of collection requires special appointment, please inquire. Do not use when original materials are available on reference video or audio tapes.
Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
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Record ID
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