State Library of Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Exhibitions

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This collection contains miscellany from various exhibitions and expositions of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century in Pennsylvania.
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The Centennial Exhibition of 1876
The Centennial Exhibition of 1876
Philadelphia. The Centennial Exhibition, 1876
A guide to the works of art exhibited by the various countries at The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 in Philadelphia.
A Century of progress exposition, Chicago, official pictures in color
A Century of progress exposition, Chicago, official pictures in color
Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.) -- Pictorial works
A Century of Progress International Exposition was held in Chicago, as The Chicago World's Fair, from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the city's centennial. This volume contains plates of various sites at the fair along with descriptions.
La Bosnia-Herzegovine a l'Exposition internationale universelle de 1900 a Paris
La Bosnia-Herzegovine a l'Exposition internationale universelle de 1900 a Paris
Exposition universelle (1900 : Paris, France) ; Yougoslavie. Generalities ; France. Exposition 1900
Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 1900 Universal International Exhibition in Paris. The book describes the geography, history, economy, education and tourism of the country.
La Roumaine à l'Exposition de 1900; catalogue des exposants.
La Roumaine à l'Exposition de 1900; catalogue des exposants.
Exposition universelle (1900 : Paris, France) ; Romania ; France. Exposition 1900
Romania at the Exhibition of 1900; exhibitors catalog. The book describes the geography, history, economy, education, religion and tourism of the country.
The legacy of the Exposition : interpretation of the intellectual and moral heritage left to mankind by the world celebration
The legacy of the Exposition : interpretation of the intellectual and moral heritage left to mankind by the world celebration
Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915 : San Francisco, Calif.)
Letters written by men and women of national and international importance that express their interpretation of the lessons learned at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915.
The libraries of Indiana
The libraries of Indiana
Libraries -- Indiana
The history of the development of libraries in the state of Indiana.
Official catalogue of the United States exhibitors, compiled by Thomas R. Pickering and published by direction of the commissioner-general
Official catalogue of the United States exhibitors, compiled by Thomas R. Pickering and published by direction of the commissioner-general
Exposition universelle de 1878 (Paris, France) -- United States
Listing of the United States exhibitors and the items on display at the International Exposition of 1878 in the categories of art, education, music, medicine, mathematics, industry and agriculture.
Official events program / Sesquicentennial International Exposition
Official events program / Sesquicentennial International Exposition
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Daily listing of events occuring during the Exposition.
Official guide to the World's Columbian Exposition in the city of Chicago, State of Illinois, May 1 to October 26, 1893 ... / compiled by John J. Flinn ; issued under authority of the World's Columbian Exposition
Official guide to the World's Columbian Exposition in the city of Chicago, State of Illinois, May 1 to October 26, 1893 ... / compiled by John J. Flinn ; issued under authority of the World's Columbian Exposition
World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) -- Guidebooks
Guide containing a brief historical review of American development, an account of legislation relating to the Exposition, its form of organization and government, and full information respecting all features of the Exposition, including classification of departments, the grounds and main buildings, the state and foreign buildings and pavilions, and the notable exhibits.
The official history of the California Midwinter International Exposition. A descriptive record of the origin, development an
The official history of the California Midwinter International Exposition. A descriptive record of the origin, development an
California Midwinter International Exposition (1894 : San Francisco, Calif.)
A descriptive record of the origin, development and success of the great industrial expositional enterprise, held in San Francisco from January to July, 1894. Compiled from the official records of the exposition and published by authority of the executive committee.
Official Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Official Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 : Saint Louis, Mo.) -- Buildings -- Pictorial works
A collection of photographs of the exhibits of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904.
Official sesquicentennial daily program and guide
Official sesquicentennial daily program and guide
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Description of what is housed in each of the building of the Exposition. This program details the events for Wednesday, October 27, 1926. A map of Exposition grounds is included as well as a list of upcoming events on other days.
Out of a fleur-de-lis; the history, romance, and biography of the Louisiana purchase exposition, by Claude H. Wetmore; wit
Out of a fleur-de-lis; the history, romance, and biography of the Louisiana purchase exposition, by Claude H. Wetmore; wit
Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 : Saint Louis, Mo.)
A book describing the building and planning of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
Paintings, sculpture and prints in the Department of Fine Arts, sesqui-centennial international exposition
Paintings, sculpture and prints in the Department of Fine Arts, sesqui-centennial international exposition
Philadelphia. -- Sesquicentennial international exposition -- 1926 ; Painting -- Exhibitions
Visitor's guide of the Department of Fine Arts exhibit at the Philadelphia Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition in 1926. The guide includes a photographic sampling of the items available and also a complete listing of the paintings, sculptures and prints on display in each gallery. Each piece is identified by the artist. There is also an index to artists at the back of the guide.
Pennsylvania and the World's Columbian Exposition. rules, regulations and classification with an introductory chapter
Pennsylvania and the World's Columbian Exposition. rules, regulations and classification with an introductory chapter
World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)
This pamphlet was designed for the information and guidance of the people of Pennsylvania in the preparation and collection of their exhibits for the World's Columbian Exposition.
Pennsylvania educational exhibit
Pennsylvania educational exhibit
Braddock (Pa.) ; Pennsylvania -- Braddock
A Pennsylvania educational exhibit for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, Mo. The volume contains papers written by the pupils of the Braddock graded schools, Braddock, Pa. on various topics. All the essays are handwritten.
Pennsylvania educational exhibit : address by B.F. Hunsicker--History of Reading, Pa., School Board
Pennsylvania educational exhibit : address by B.F. Hunsicker--History of Reading, Pa., School Board
Reading (Pa.). -- School board
An address given by B. F. Hunsicker, President of the school board of Reading, Pa., to the Young Men's Christian Association lecture course on February 5, 1903. Included is a chronology of the Reading Public Schools, the annual report of the Superintendent to the school board regarding the school policy revised for school year 1902-1903, Reading school statistics from January 19, 1904 and budget figures for an unknown year.
Presentation to the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
Presentation to the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976
Seven concerned Philadelphians offer brief statements about their visions and attitudes toward the observance of the United States Bicentennial Celebration in Philadelphia. The speakers are: The Honorable Edwin O. Lewis, Judge, Common Please Court, Retired; Andrew Jenkins, President, Mantua Community Planners, Inc.; Barbara Weisberger, Founder and Director of Pennsylvania Ballet Company; John B. Kelly, Jr., Councilman, Philadelphia City Council; John R. Bunting, Jr., President, First Pennsylvania Banking and Trust Company; Romani Wardlaw, Student, Philadelphia Parkway School; The Honorable Paul D'Ortona, President, City Council of Philadelphia.
Recollections of the Paris exhibition of 1867
Recollections of the Paris exhibition of 1867
Exposition universelle de 1867 à Paris
The author's description and opinions about the Paris Exposition of 1867. One book reviewer remarked, "(Mr. Rimmel) has gone more or less though every department of the Exhibition and Park; briefly described each portion and division, commenting on all, judiciously complimenting the best manufacturers and producers of all countries and doing ample justice to England."
Report of the National Sesquicentennial Exhibition Commission of the United States government exhibits : at the Sesquicentenn
Report of the National Sesquicentennial Exhibition Commission of the United States government exhibits : at the Sesquicentenn
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 : Philadelphia, Pa.) ; Printed books -- 20th century -- United States -- Washington D.C. -- Specimens
The exhibits of the United States Government at the Sesquicentennial International Exposition at Philadelphia were educational in character, illustrative of nearly every branch of the Government service. This volume describes each of the government exhibits and the prizes awarded.