Research

Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
The series consists of the files of the World's Fair Commission, together with contractors' plans and drawings prepared under the authority of the commission for the New York State exhibit at the 1939-1940 World's Fair. Along with commission subject files and general correspondence, these files include meeting minutes, contracts, bonds, bids and estimates of contractors for exhibit work, accident and insurance reports, photographs, and publications. The records also include blueprints, pencil drawings, and artwork.
Creator:
Title:
Subject and meeting files and World's Fair exhibit design and building plans
Quantity:

25 cubic feet

(including approximately 400 plans and drawings)

Inclusive Dates:
1936-1940
Series Number:
A0569