Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity - Nazareth Day at the 1939 New York World's Fair

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The Nazareth Band and Drum Corps performed on August 6, 1939 at the New York World's Fair in Flushing, Queens. Nazareth town residents were invited along at discounted train and fair entry ticket prices. This collection consists of the original correspondences between the Nazareth Merchants Association and the Special Events coordinator of the 1939 New York World's Fair. It also includes fair memorabilia, such as souvenir stickers and Greyhound transportation brochures, fair advertisements and pamphlets, and train tickets to and from the fair. This collection highlights a small community's involvement in one of the biggest events of the twentieth century.
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Ballet of the Fountains
New York World's Fair (1939-1940 : New York, N.Y.)--Exhibitions & displays
Mimeographed advertisement for Ballet of the Fountains water, fire, and light show presented every night at the Lagoon of Nations at the 1939 New York World's Fair.
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Initial American Legion Junior Drum Corps List, Nazareth, PA
New York World's Fair (1939-1940 : New York, N.Y.), drum and bugle corps
List of 35 members of the American Legion Junior Drum Corps of Nazareth, PA, all under 14 years of age, with some pencil additions to list.
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Map of Transportation Within the Grounds of the New York World's Fair
New York World's Fair (1939-1940 : New York, N.Y.)--Pictorial works.
Greyhound transportation map and price guide to 1939 New York World's Fair
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New York World's Fair 1939 Adhesive Souvenir
New York World's Fair (1939-1940 : New York, N.Y.)--Collectibles
Collectable sticker advertising the 1939 New York World's Fair, featuring illustration of man and woman in front of fireworks
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New York World's Fair 1939 Envelope
Certified mail, New York World's Fair (1939-1940 : New York, N.Y.)
Manilla envelope sent to Nazareth Borough Chamber of Commerce regarding information on 1939 New York World's Fair.
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