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New York World's Fair (1939-1940 : New York, N.Y.)

 Organization

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Committee on the World's Fair Project minutes and reports, 1938-1939

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 348, microdex: 14
Scope and Contents

The National Board of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Committee on the World's Fair Project is responsible for planning and coordinating the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s role and participation in the 1939 World Fair in New York City. The committee discusses the use of YWCA of the U.S.A. buildings for hospitality, services for YWCA members domestic and international, possible representation and presence in the fair and cooperation with other organizations. 

Dates of Materials: 1938-1939
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Predecessor organizations and YWCA of the U.S.A. minutes and reports

Exhibit, 1964-1965

 File — Box 4: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 310183630156007], Reel: 290, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents The YWCA of the U.S.A. and its National Board repeat their role from the 1939 World's Fair in 1964 as a hospitality service and welcoming facility in addition to hosting a reception for foreign commissioners. A brief summary report summarizes the role of the YWCA of the U.S.A. in the fair and correspondence, minutes and reports concerning preparations for the fair offer a more in depth look into their role and intentions as well as relationships to the fair and other hosting organizations....
Dates of Materials: 1964-1965
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

Exhibits, 1915-1939

 File — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 310183630155991], Reel: 44, microdex: 3
Scope and Contents Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A.'s participation in the A Century of Progress International Exposition in Chicago, New York World's Fair and the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The YWCA of the U.S.A. participates in the expositions to convey the value of their services and share their purpose with the public. Exhibits show examples of work from members, display international work, highlight religious aspects and describe programs. In addition, the YWCA of the U.S.A. hosts teas and...
Dates of Materials: 1915-1939
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / YWCA of the U.S.A. records, Record Group 11. Microfilmed headquarters files / Subject files

World's Fair collection

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 310183630361565]
Identifier: MRBC-MS-00376
Abstract

This collection contains material related to, and emanating from, several World's Fairs held in the United States from 1892 to 1965. Includes guides, jigsaw puzzle, admission ticket, souvenir map and flash cards and envelope.

Dates of Materials: 1892-1965
Found in: Mortimer Rare Book Collection
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