The World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 - The Beloit Daily Free Press, September 31, 1892-May 9, 1983
Scope and Contents
The bulk of this collection contains materials relating to the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, held in Chicago, where some artifacts related to Beloit College were on display. Included are many souvenir books and albums, and a guestbook-style register for the expo itself and for visitors to the College’s museums that subsequently held artifacts that were on display at the fair. There are also many drafts and correspondence regarding The Columbian Collections: The Museums at Beloit College and the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, written by Mark Rich in 1991, which details the College’s involvement with the fair. Additionally, there are promotional materials about Beloit College’s two museums, the Logan Museum of Anthropology and the Wright Museum of Art.
Dates
- September 31, 1892-May 9, 1983
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research; however, certain materials are fragile and require Archives staff for handling, or use may be restricted altogether.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.38 Linear Feet (4 boxes, oversize material)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Beloit College Archives and Special Collections, Beloit, WI Repository