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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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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.
Representative etchings by artists of to-day in America
Representative etchings by artists of to-day in America
Etching, American ; Etchers, American
The display, description and critique of nine etchings created by artists of the time.
The Sesqui-centennial exhibition for the celebration of the one hundred & fiftieth anniversary of the declaration of independenc
The Sesqui-centennial exhibition for the celebration of the one hundred & fiftieth anniversary of the declaration of independenc
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 : Philadelphia, Pa.) ; United States -- Centennial celebrations, etc.Exhibitions -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia ;
A booklet describing the plans, buildings, exhibits and other activities anticipated for the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition in Philadelphia in 1926.
The Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
The Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
This publication describes the scope, planned exhibits and proposed buildings of the upcoming Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition to be held in Philadelphia from June 1, 1926 to December 1, 1926. The event is "a visualization of the spiritual, scientific, economic, artistic and industrial progress that has been made in America and in the world during the 50 years that have elapsed since the time in 1876, when the nations of the world joined in celebrating the Centennial of our country's independence."
The Sesqui-centennial international exposition : a record based on official data and departmental reports
The Sesqui-centennial international exposition : a record based on official data and departmental reports
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
A history of the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition of 1926 in Philadelphia, Pa. Chapters include preparation for the event, architectural features, participation of foreign nations, financial phases, military and naval displays, notable ceremonies and occasions, music and musical organizations, amusements and concessions and much more.
Smedley's Atlas of the city of Philadelphia : carefully prepared from official records in the Survey Department of the city of P
Smedley's Atlas of the city of Philadelphia : carefully prepared from official records in the Survey Department of the city of P
Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Maps ; Real property -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- Maps
Color maps of all the wards of Philadelphia. Also included are statistics of the city and locations of public institutions in the city.
Special catalogue of the Netherland section /ed. by authority of the Royal commission of the Netherlands
Special catalogue of the Netherland section /ed. by authority of the Royal commission of the Netherlands
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Catalog of the Netherland exhibit at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1876. Departments of the exhibit include mining and metallurgy, manufacturing, education and science, art, machinery, agriculture, and horticulture.
The story of the Centennial of 1876; golden anniversary, by S. Edgar Trout
The story of the Centennial of 1876; golden anniversary, by S. Edgar Trout
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
A description of the celebration held in Philadelphia in 1826 for the one hundredth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The author was the Secretary of Hon. John Welsh, the President of the Centennial Board of Finance.
United States of America Bicentennial, Philadelphia, 1976
United States of America Bicentennial, Philadelphia, 1976
American Revolution Bicentennial, 1976 -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Preliminary draft of an illustrated brochure created by the City of Philadelphia Planning Commission for the 1976 Bicentennial Celebration in Philadelphia. The brochure includes historic background, maps, a plan of the Fair, and plans for transportation of visitors to and from various exhibits in different parts of the city.
The World's Fair, Philadelphia, 1876; a critical account
The World's Fair, Philadelphia, 1876; a critical account
Philadelphia. Centennial exhibition, 1876
"PUBLISHER'S NOTE. This series of articles is republished for the accommodation of many who desire it in compact form to file with other literature, to complete an historical resume of the subject. The papers originally appeared in the pages of the International Review, which, with many, will be a sufficient recommendation."