Subject and meeting files and World's Fair exhibit design and building plans
Series Number
A0569
Summary
The series consists of the files of the World's Fair Commission, together with contractors' plans and drawings prepared under the authority of the commission for the New York State exhibit at the 1939-1940 World's Fair. Along with commission subject files and general correspondence, these files include meeting minutes, contracts, bonds, bids and estimates of contractors for exhibit work, accident and insurance reports, photographs, and publications. The records also include blueprints, pencil drawings, and artwork.
Creator
New York (State). World's Fair Commission
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Advertising portfolio of state tourism promotions during 1939 World's Fair
Series Number
A3324
Summary
This series consists of materials prepared for the Bureau of State Publicity by the Barlow Advertising Agency of Syracuse to promote nationwide attendance of the World's Fair of 1939-1940, specifically to encourage out-of-state travel to and from the fair through New York State rather than through Pennsylvania. The series includes maps, proofs of newspaper and magazine advertisements, scripts of radio advertising interviews, and copies of newsletters to legislators on the progress of the campaign.
Creator
New York (State). Bureau of State Publicity
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Education Department Commissioner's Office correspondence concerning reception for New York State Library at World's Fair
Series Number
A3219
Summary
This series consists of correspondence related to the June 2, 1940 reception for an exhibit organized by the New York State Library at the 1939-1940 World's Fair.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department. Commissioner's Office
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.