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
Consist of black and white and color prints, slides, and color transparencies maintained by Orth as a group. The materials primarily relate to the 1939 New York World's Fair. There are also images of other fairs dating from 1876-1969. In addition, there are a few images of Edward Orth. Series is arranged into fourteen subseries: Subseries 4.1, General, 1939-1940, undated; Subseries 4.2, Amusement Area, 1939-1940, undated; Subseries 4.3, Business Systems Zone, 1939-1940, undated; Subseries 4.4, Communications Zone, 1939-1940, undated; Subseries 4.5, Community Interest Zone, 1939-1940, undated; Subseries 4.6, Food Zone, 1939-1940, undated; Subseries 4.7, Government Zone, 1939-1940, undated; Subseries 4.8, Production and Distribution Zone, 1939-1940, undated; Subseries 4.9, Transportation Zone, 1939-1940, undated; Subseries 4.10, Miscellaneous, 1939-1940, undated; Subseries 4.11, Oversize Photographs, 1939-1940, undated; Subseries 4.12, Color Slides, 1939-1940, undated; Subseries 4.13, Color Transparencies, 1940-1942, undated; and Subseries 4.14, Edward Orth, 1967-1968.
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Edward J. Orth Memorial Archives of the New York World's Fair
Date
1939-1968, undated
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Identifier
NMAH.AC.0560, Series 4
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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