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
Include newspaper clippings, progress reports, programs, records of legislation, press kits, photographs, slides, brochures, pamphlets, maps, magazine articles, sound discs, general information, operator's manuals, and
New York's World Fair Corporation documents. The materials were created for the "Peace Through Understanding" event located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York City from April 22-October 18, 1964, and April 21-October 17, 1965. In addition, the remarks of Robert Moses, President of the New York World's Fair 1964/1965, are also found among the material.
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Date
1961-1977, undated
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Identifier
NMAH.AC.0560, Subseries 8.27
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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