Smithsonian 1: World's Fairs and Expositions

Smithsonian 1: World's Fairs and Expositions

What is it? Gives researchers access to primary source documents about landmark exhibits from 1840 to 1923. With content types ranging from organizational and administrative records to postcards to Books of the Fairs and watercolors from the exhibitions, this archive captures the spirit, technology, design, and innovations that influenced the modern world.

Why use it? To learn about innovations in U.S. history in the 19th and 20th century.

Coverage: 1840-1923

Access: Available on networked computers on the MSU campus in Bozeman and via the proxy server. Unlimited number of simultaneous users.

Vendor: Gale

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Subjects: History

Liaison(s):

Jan Zauha

Linked Data Topics:

Database

History

Primary source

Related Databases:

British Periodicals

America: History & Life

Anthropological Literature

ARTFL Project

Avery Index

Total interactions: 1584

Rank: 199 out of 260 databases

Rating: 2 out of 5 (based on 1584 out of 1727482 total interactions with all of our databases)

Last updated: 2018-08-17 13:05:12

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