World's Fairs
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An Early Attempt to Build a "National Museum for Colored People"
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture was 100 years in the making, with the first formal calls for such a museum beginning in 1916.
The 1900 World's Fair Produced Dazzling Dynamos, Great Art, and Our Current Conversation About Technology
Henry Adams' influential but largely forgotten warning about science superseding soul is especially relevant today.
Seeing the Future at the New York World's Fair
Edward J. Orth began collecting World's Fair memorabilia at age 12. Take a little peek into his motivation and collection.
The Greatest Fair that Never Was
This year marks the 70th anniversary of one of the most extravagant exhibitions that never happened.
William Sill Records, 1894-1933 (bulk 1903-1906)
Inventor Name Sill, William Repository Oregon Historical SocietyResearch Library1200 SW Park AvenuePortland, Oregon 97205503-306-5240http://www.ohs.org/