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Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1933 - 1934

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Century of Progress Exhibition memorabilia scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: IX-40
Abstract

This series consists of a single scrapbook of photographs and other items highlighting the collection of memorabilia related to the Century of Progress International Exhibition (Chicago, 1933/1934) created by James A. Moran of Fort Wayne, Indiana. An exhibition of Moran's collection was held (in both 1982 and 1983) at the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Museum in Auburn, Indiana.

Dates: 1982 - 1983
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / Century of Progress Exhibition memorabilia scrapbook

Rufus C. and Helen Palmer Dawes Collection, 1870-1941

 Collection
Identifier: MS84
Abstract The Rufus C. and Helen Palmer Dawes Collection documents both family life and civic activities of Rufus and Helen between 1870 and 1941. They moved to Evanston from Ohio in 1898 and remained active in community, business and social affairs until their deaths. Highlights include Rufus’s work for his brother Charles G. Dawes in assisting with the Reparation Commission’s plan for German economic recovery and payment to the Allies after World War I; and serving as president of the 1933-1934...
Dates: 1870 - 1941; Other: Majority of material found within 1887-1939
Found in: Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections / Rufus C. and Helen Palmer Dawes Collection, 1870-1941