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Donald Isle Foster collection on the Century 21 Exposition, 1961-1963
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Foster, Donald Isle, 1925-
- Title
- Donald Isle Foster collection on the Century 21 Exposition
- Dates
- 1961-1963 (inclusive)19611963
- Quantity
-
7 boxes, (3.54 cubic feet)
8 reels of film - Collection Number
- 1963.3119 (accession)
- Summary
- Materials about the Century 21 Exposition (1962 Seattle World’s Fair) collected by Donald Isle Foster, Director of Exhibits
- Repository
-
Museum of History & Industry, Sophie Frye Bass Library
P.O. Box 80816
Seattle, WA
98108
Telephone: 2063241126 x102
library@mohai.org - Access Restrictions
-
The collection is open to the public by appointment.
- Languages
- English.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Donald Isle Foster was born in Seattle in 1925, and his family had a long and influential connection with the Pacific Northwest. He is the great-grandson of Oregon Trail emigrants, and the son of Seattle physician Harry Foster and his wife Vera Isle, who was also from a pioneering family. Donald Foster’s grandfather donated prime real estate along Lake Washington to the city of Seattle, which was named Foster Island in his honor.
During World War II, Donald Foster attended Queen Anne High School and later earned an MBA at Stanford University. Shortly after graduation, he was hired by the Seattle department store Frederick & Nelson. When planning began for the Century 21 Exposition, Foster accepted an on-loan assignment with the fair organization to help solicit participation from large eastern corporations. As the fair opening approached in April 1962, Foster took on the full-time position of Director of Exhibits when Alan Beech suddenly resigned. After the fair, Foster did not return to Frederick & Nelson but worked for the Seattle Center organization as it transitioned to a permanent civic center. He served briefly as the interim Executive Director of both the Seattle Center organization (1963) and the Seattle Repertory Theater (1964). Shortly after, Foster took a position with the Ford Foundation as Director of Humanities and the Arts. At the same time, he served on the Seattle Symphony Board, the Seattle Repertory Theatre Board, and the Seattle Art Museum guiding committee.
In 1969, Foster purchased the Richard White Gallery in Pioneer Square, and renamed it Foster/White Gallery. He resigned from the Ford Foundation, and became an influential player in the Seattle art scene for the next 30 years. As a founder of the 1970s advocacy group Friends of the Crafts, Foster encouraged artists working in traditional materials, especially glass. Dale Chihuly’s first Seattle show was held at the Foster/White Gallery in 1977. In December 2002, Foster retired and sold the art gallery, which still retains its original name.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of a variety of published materials, media, photographs, film and other records that document the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair (Century 21 Exposition.) The items were acquired by Donald Foster while he served as Director of Exhibits at the Fair. The materials give historical context on fair development, exhibits, entertainment and activities.
Mounted color photographs give detailed views of the fairgrounds and the interiors of exhibits. An extensive collection of theatrical programs and tickets document events and performances staged during the fair. Externally published items include tourist maps, magazine and newspaper articles, pamphlets, brochures and souvenirs. A collection of color and black and white 16 mm films (some with accompanying film scripts) were produced by Forde Motion Picture Productions to promote the Fair and document a variety of events and activities.
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
The Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World’s Fair) was held from April 21-October 21, 1962. Nearly 10 million tickets were sold, making the fair a financial success and giving Seattle international recognition. Years of planning, building and preparation went into the fair, and it left behind a permanent legacy of public buildings and landmarks at the site now known as the Seattle Center.
The main theme of the fair was science, and the organizers actively sought out Fortune 500 companies to develop exhibits to showcase their commercial products and also give visitors a glimpse of future technology. In the months leading up to the fair, the Exhibits Department sent a team of “development agents” across the country with a well-organized sales pitch. Most of the large eastern companies, as well as the local Boeing Company, had no initial interest in participating, but they were soon convinced the fair would be high-quality experience with an exciting futuristic theme.
Ford Motor Company was one of the first corporate sponsors to commit to the fair, and others followed. Hundreds of complex exhibits were soon under development. Ford’s “An Adventure in Outer Space” was one of the most popular fair attractions, and Boeing’s “Spaceaerium” was also a hit. The “World of Commerce and Industry” had exhibits ranging from furniture companies to the Encyclopedia Britannica, all housed in a massive building that spread for 500 feet along Broad Street. The Forest Products Pavilion was surrounded by a grove of trees and included an all-wood theater. Standard Oil of California celebrated the fact that the first filling station opened in Seattle in 1907. The Bell Telephone exhibit featured a display of direct long-distance dialing, and a film called “Century 21 Calling…” The American Library Association displayed a “Library of the Future” exhibit, centered on a Univac computer.
As the opening approached, some organizers felt that more than just science was needed to attract large numbers of visitors, and the adult entertainment “Show Street” concept was expanded. Attractions included a Vegas-style floor show, an adult’s only puppet show, and (briefly) a nude show called “Girls of the Galaxy.” A $15 million dollar entertainment program ranged from boxing and folk dancing to classic ballet and opera. Dozens of theatrical and musical productions were staged at the new Opera House and Playhouse. Internationally famous performers included Isaac Stern, Hal Holbrook, Victor Borge, Lawrence Welk and Ella Fitzgerald. Civic promoters and fair boosters canvassed the country to promote the fair, and images and stories appeared on films, television, magazines and newspapers. Soon thousands of people were planning family vacations and trips to Seattle to attend the Century 21 Exposition.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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Restrictions on Use
The Museum of History & Industry is the owner of the materials in the Sophie Frye Bass Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from MOHAI before any reproduction use. The museum does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.
Preferred Citation
Donald Isle Foster Collection on the Century 21 Exposition, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Arranged in seven series:
- Photographs, drawings and posters
- Programs and schedules
- Souvenirs
- Publicity
- Administrative papers
- Ephemera
- Films and film scripts
Location of Collection
2a.3.4-5Location of Collection
5a.4.6-7 (films)Location of Collection
1a.3.7 (oversize materials)Location of Collection
Map drawer VI.a.8 (posters)Acquisition Information
Gift of Seattle Center via Donald Foster; received in 1963.
Separated Materials
These materials are part of a donation that also included a number of artifacts. These artifacts are cataloged and stored separately by MOHAI's Collections Department.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.
Photographs, drawings and posters, 1961-1963Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Color photographs Each one mounted on board ; 18 x 22 in. each
|
1962 | |
| Box | ||
| 1 | 1963.3119.74: Safeco Insurance information booth |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65.a: Boulevards of the World |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65.aa: Exterior view China Exhibit
|
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65.b: Exterior view Christian Witness Pavilion |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65.bb: Spanish Village |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65c: Exterior view Belgian Waffle House |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65.cc: Interior view Spanish exhibit |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65.d: Exterior view Sweden exhibit |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65dd: Boulevards of the World |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65e: Exterior view Africa exhibit |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65ee: General Electric Company exhibit |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65.f: Exterior view Denmark exhibit with Space Needle |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65.ff: Theme exhibit, interior of Coliseum |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65.g: Interior view theme exhibit |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65gg: Boulevards of the World |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65.h: Monorail and Gayway |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65hh: Show Street day view |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65i: Interior view Opera House |
1962 |
| 1 | 1963.3119.65ii: Gayway day view |
1962 |
| 2 | 1963.3119.65j: Space Needle and city view at night |
1962 |
| 2 | 1963.3119.65jj: Interior view Food Circus |
1962 |
| 2 | 1963.3119.65k: Aerial view of fairground with sightseeing tram |
1962 |
| 2 | 1963.3119.65kk: Exterior view Alaska exhibit
|
1962 |
| 2 | 1963.3119.65l: Aerial day view International Fountain and fairgrounds |
1962 |
| 2 | 1963.3119.65ll: Gayway night view |
1962 |
| 2 | 1963.3119.65m: Skyride terminal |
1962 |
| 2 | 1963.3119.65mm: Interior view theme exhibit energy and transportation |
1962 |
| 2 | 1963.3119.65n: Exterior view Paris Spectacular Show |
1962 |
| 2 | 1963.3119.65nn: Exterior view Philippines exhibit |
1962 |
| 2 | 1963.3119.65o: Space Needle and Monorail day view |
1962 |
| 2 | 1963.3119.65oo: Exterior view Denmark exhibit with uniformed postman on bicycle
|
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65p: International Fountain and Space Needle day view |
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65pp: Interior view France Exhibit |
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65q: Aerial view of fairgrounds and surrounding city |
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65qq: Street scene at base of Space Needle with sightseeing trams
|
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65r: Night view of fairgrounds and U.S. Science Pavilion arches
|
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65rr: Day view of Washington State Coliseum and Plaza of the States
|
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65s: Aerial view of downtown Monorail terminal |
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65ss: Day view of street scene near Plaza of the States |
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65t: Interior view of Korean exhibit |
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65tt: Interior view of Japanese Exhibit |
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65u: Aerial view of Space Needle |
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65uu: Interior view of India Exhibit |
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65v: Exterior view Canada exhibit |
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65vv: Interior view of science exhibit |
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65w: Interior view Great Britain exhibit |
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65ww: Interior view United Nations Pavilion
|
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65x: Interior view Thailand exhibit |
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65xx: Day view of Belgian Waffle House |
1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.65z: Day view of Space Needle and Mural
|
1962 |
Black and white photographs |
||
| Box | ||
| 4 | 1963.3119.108a: Boat in water with Space Needle and U.S. Science Exhibit in background
|
1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.108b: Two boys playing in pool in front of U.S. Science Exhibit 35.5 x 28 cm
|
1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.108c: Crowd at South Fair gate 35.5 x 28 cm
|
1962 |
Drawings and plans |
||
| Box | ||
| 1 | 1963.3119.12: Print of painting of fair scenes 16 x 22 inches
E. Carpenter , Birdart Studio (artist)
|
1962 |
| mapcase | ||
| VI.a.8 | 1963.3119.54m: Original drawing of concession stands at fair, signed
"Diniz" 19 x 25 inches
|
1962 |
| Box | ||
| 1 | 1963.3119.77: Color drawing: Exterior view United Nations Pavilion 18 x 22 in.
Mounted on board
|
1962 |
| mapcase | ||
| VI.a.8 | 1963.3119.75: Colored drawing of projected plans for fair |
1962 |
| Box | ||
1963.3119.76: Black and white drawing of projected plans for fair
location unknown
|
1962 | |
| 5 | 1963.3119.93: Century 21 Exposition Folder, Architectural Plans |
1962 March |
| 5 | 1963.3119.96: Set of 15 black and white drawing of different fair sites, with
captions 19.5 x 33 cm
|
1962 |
Posters |
||
| mapcase | ||
| VI.a.8 | 1963.3119.54a: "Seattle World's Fair, Seattle, Washington. U.S.A." 25 x 35 inches
|
1962 |
| VI.a.8 | 1963.3119.54b: "Art Since 1950" 21 x 31 inches
|
1962 |
| VI.a.8 | 1963.3119.54c: "Masterpieces of Art" 21 x 31 inches
|
1962 |
| VI.a.8 | 1963.3119.54d: "World of Art, Fine Arts Pavilion" 21 x 31 inches
|
1962 |
| VI.a.8 | 1963.3119.54e: Poster of
Sunset Magazine April 1962 cover showing Space Needle 22 x 29 inches
|
1962 |
| VI.a.8 | 1963.3119.54f: "Kathakali India," showing Hindu performance costume, from India
Pavilion 20 x 30 inches
|
1962 |
| VI.a.8 | 1963.3119.54g: "Century 21 Exposition," in Japanese 20 x 30 inches
|
1962 |
| VI.a.8 | 1963.3119.54h: "Seattle World's Fair" showing International Fountain at
night 20 x 29 inches
|
1962 |
| VI.a.8 | 1963.3119.54i: Space Needle and Mountain 20 x 29 inches
|
1962 |
| VI.a.8 | 1963.3119.54j: Poster with seven painted fair scenes by Irwin Caplan 20 x 29 inches
|
1962 |
| VI.a.8 | 1963.3119.54k: Poster with painting of fair grounds and mountains 20 x 29 inches
|
1962 |
| VI.a.8 | 1963.3119.54l: Poster by William Werrback with painting of fair scenes 20 x 30 inches
|
1962 |
| VI.a.8 | 1963.3119.54p: Space Needle 20 x 100 inches
|
1962 |
| VI.a.8 | 1963.3119.54s: Stand up sign advertising the National Cash Register
Exhibit 14 x 18 inches
|
1962 |
Programs and schedulesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Schedules |
||
| Box | ||
| 4 | 1963.3119.98: Seattle World's Fair Schedule of Events, Newspaper Advertising
Supplement 32.5 x 27.5 cm
|
1962 March |
| 4 | 1963.3119.100l: Schedule of Events in Opera House, Center Playhouse, Stadium and Arena
during Fair 28 x 21.5 cm
|
1962 |
Programs |
||
| Box | ||
| 4 | 1963.3119.100k: Mantovani and his Orchestra 33 x 25.5 cm
|
1962 October 25 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.100i: The Mormon Tabernacle Choir 28 x 21.5 cm
|
1962 August 15 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.100j: New York City Ballet presents A Midsummer Night's Dream 25.5 x 25.5 cm
|
1962 January 17 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100h: Seattle Symphony Orchestra, World's Fair Festival, AIDA, Opera
House 25.5 x 17. 5
|
1962 June 7-11 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.101.a: The Secrets of the Fast-Draw by Arvo Ojala, autographed, The Quick
Draw Theatre, Seattle World's Fair, 1962 23 x 15
|
1962 |
Playfair programs Each program 25 x 15.5 cm
|
1962 | |
| Box | ||
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.b: Comedie Francaise, World's Fair Opera House |
1962 August 6-11 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.d: New York City Ballet, World's Fair Opera House |
1962 July 30-August 4 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100e: Ella at the Opera House, World's Fair Opera House |
1962 August 4-5 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100f: Maurice Chevalier, World's Fair Opera House |
1962 September 4-9 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100g: New York City Ballet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, World's Fair Opera
House |
1962 July 24-29 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.113: The Puget Sound Choral Director's Guild 1962 Choral Festival, World's
Fair Arena |
1962 May 6 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.114: Danish Gym Team, World's Fair Arena |
1962 May 17-20 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.115: The Thai Players of Thailand, World's Fair Arena |
1962 July 1-7 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.116: The Royal Dramatic Theatre of Sweden, World's Fair Play
House |
1962 April 30-May 12 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.117: Ceylon National Dancers, World's Fair Play House |
1962 April 21-28 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.118: Children's Theater of America, A Puppet Production of the Nutcracker
Suite, World's Fair Play House |
1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.119: Theodore Bikel, World's Fair Play House |
1962 May 22 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.120: Hemmingway's Adventures as a Young Man, Motion Picture, World's Fair
Play House, June 1, 1962 |
1962 June 1 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.121: The Fantasticks, World's Fair Play House |
1962 June 18-30 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.122: The American String Quartet, World's Fair Play House |
1962 June 29, July 1 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.123: The Fourteen Greatest American Motion Pictures, Motion Picture
Department, Frederic B. Vogel, Director, World's Fair Play House, Seattle World Fair |
1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.124: Richard Dyer-Bennet, World's Fair Play House |
1962 April 9-11 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.125: Juilliard String Quartet, World's Fair Play House |
1962 August 12 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.126: Mark Twain Tonight!, World's Fair Play House |
1962 September 24-29 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.127: The Littlest Circus, World's Fair Opera House |
1962 May 5-6 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.128: Victor Borge, World's Fair Opera House |
1962 May 17-20 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.129: The San Francisco Ballet, World's Fair Opera House |
1962 May 8-12 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.130: Youth Symphony Orchestra of the Pacific Northwest, World's Fair Opera
House |
1962 May 20 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.131: Romeo and Juliet, World's Fair Opera House, May 29 - 30, 1962, Saint
Joan, May 31 - June 1, 1962, Macbeth, June 2 - 3, 1962 |
1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.132: Josh White, World's Fair Opera House |
1962 June 10 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.133: The Johnny Mathis Show, Johnny Mathis, Henry Mancini, World's Fair
Opera House, Seattle World's Fair |
1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.134: Bayanihan, Philippine Dance Company, World's Fair Opera
House |
1962 July 9-14 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.135: Mike Nichols and Elaine May, World's Fair Opera House |
1962 July 16-21 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.136: Mary, Mary, World's Fair Opera House |
1962 August 21-26 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.137: Doyly Carte Opera Company, World's Fair Opera House |
1962 September 17-22 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.138: Playfair: The Foo Hsing Theatre, World's Fair Opera House |
1962 October 8-13 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.139: Royal Thai Dancers, World's Fair Opera House |
1962 October 8-13 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.140: Carl Sandburg, World's Fair Opera House, Sunday Afternoon |
1962 October 21 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.140a: Ballet Folklorico of Mexico, World's Fair Opera House |
1962 August 27 - September 1 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.140.b: The Bunraku Doll Theatre of Japan, World's Fair Play House |
1962 July 23- August 5 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.100.140c: Les Poupees de Paris, Le Petit Theatre, Seattle World's
Fair |
1962 |
SouvenirsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 4 | 1963.3119.103: Stand up poster: America's Space Age World's Fair, Seattle, Wash. April
21-October 21 1962 35.5 x 25.5 cm
Earle Duff painting of Space Needle
|
1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.104: Seattle World's Fair Pop-up, Seattle World's Fair April 21 to October
21, 1962 36 x 18 cm
|
1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.105: Seattle World's Fair Picture Puzzle 24 x 35.5 cm
Assembled in sealed mailing envelope
|
1962 |
| box:oversize | ||
| os box | 1963.3119.179: Bumper sticker: World's Fair Seattle 1962 with Century 21 Exposition
logo 5 x 44.5 cm
|
1962 |
| Box | ||
| 5 | 1963.3119.102: Official Souvenir Program, $1.50, Seattle World's Fair 1962, Acme
Publications 28 x 22 cm
|
1962 |
PublicityReturn to Top
Brochures, leaflets and booklets advertising various exhibits and events at the Fair; guidebooks to the Fair, press information; and magazines with articles about the Fair.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 4 | 1963.3119.107c: Japanese Pavilion, Japan External Trade Organization 10 x 21 cm
|
1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.107d: $1,000,000 Silver Dollar Display 21.5 x 14 cm
|
1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.107e: Visit Japanese Village at the Seattle World's Fair, with calendar
14 x 21 cm
|
1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.107f: Seattle City Light…and Century 21 27.5 x 21 cm
|
1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.107g: NASA Technical Exhibit, Space for the Benefit of Mankind, April 21
through October 21 20.5 x 40 cm
Brochure mounted on heavy folded paper
|
1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.107i: United States Plywood Corporation Presents: An American Home for the
Immediate Future 28 x 21.5 cm
|
1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.107j: Astronaut John H. Glenn orbits the earth for America, February 29, 1962
19.5 x 26 cm
Booklet
|
1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.107.k: Bell Systems Experiments in Active Satellite Communications, Project
Telstar 23 x 23 cm
Booklet
|
1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.110: 1962 Seattle World's Fair Pictorial Panorama, C.P. Johnston Company,
Seattle, Washington 28 x 21.5 cm
Booklet
|
1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.180: The Colorful World of Century 21, with logo on cover 28 x 34 cm
Spiral binding
|
1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.112: Seattle World's Fair Preview, April 21 - October 21 1962, Acme
Publications 28 x 21.5 cm
|
1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.99: Catalogue: Masterpieces of Art, Fine Arts Pavilion, April 21 to
September 4, 1962, Seattle World's Fair, Century 21 Exposition Inc.
|
1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.101c: Natural Gas: The Finest Energy Source, Seattle World's Fair, 1962
16.5 cm
Zodiac wheel selling gas appliances with floor plan of Natural Gas Pavilion
|
1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.101d: Invitation: Seattle World's Fair Preview for Members of Press,
Television and Radio, April 20, 1962 10 x 5 cm
In envelope with Century 21 Exposition logo embossed
|
|
| 5 | 1963.3119.106a: Official Guide to the Seattle Center, Maps Places, Prices, Events, Acme
Press
|
1963 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.106b: Leaflet: Seattle World's Fair 1962, April 21- October 21, 1962, in
English, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese 23 x 27.5 cm
|
1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.107a: Seattle Center, Press Information, spiral binder 28 x 23 cm
|
1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.95: Official Guide Book, Seattle World's Fair, Acme Publications
18 x 12.5 cm
|
1962 |
1963.3119.107b: Century 21 Plywood Home of Living Light 21.5 x 27.5 cm
location unknown
|
||
1963.3119.107h: Special Report from United States Steel, Space Needle 28.5 x 21.5 cm
location unknown
|
||
Magazines |
||
| Box | ||
| 4 | 1963.3119.109a: Magazine: Sunset, The Magazine of Western Living, Opening April 21,
World's Fair in Seattle (cover) 28 x 21 cm
Complete issue
|
1962 April |
| 4 | 1963.3119.109b: Magazine: Life, Fabulous Fair in Seattle (cover) 34.5 x 27 cm
Magazine insert
|
1962 February 9 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.109c: Magazine: Life, Fabulous Fair in Seattle (cover) 34.5 x 26.5
Complete issue
|
1962 May 21 |
Administrative papersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 5 | 1963.3119.94: Post-fair planning for Seattle Center
Bound correspondence and report.
|
1964 November |
| 5 | 1963.3119.97: Opening Day Plans Prepared by Special Events Department, Itinerary for
Dignitaries and Opening Day Schedule |
1962 April 21 |
EphemeraReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Tickets |
||
| Box | ||
| 7 | 1963.3119.52a: Gold Pass to Seattle World's Fair, Admit bearer and party to the
Seattle World's Fair, unused 5.5 x 8.5 cm
Plastic card
|
1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.52b: Silver Pass Seattle World's Fair, Admit bearer to the Seattle World's
Fair, unused 5.5 x 8.5 cm
Plastic card
|
1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.52c: Season Ticket Seattle World's Fair, April 21 - October 21, 1962, unused
5.5 x 8.5 cm
Plastic card
|
1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.52d: Complimentary Ticket, Admit one adult, General Admission, with cut
corner 5.5 x 14.5 cm
|
1962 |
| 7 | 1962 | |
| 7 | 1963.3119.52f: Seattle World's Fair General Admission, Admit one adult 5.5 x 14.5 cm
|
1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.52g: Seattle World's Fair, General Admission, Admit one child, in strip with
hole punched in corner |
1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.52h: Seattle World's Fair Refund ticket booklet |
1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.52j: Monorail tickets, Adult and Child, One-Way and Round Trip
|
1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.52k: Seattle World's Fair, Fine Arts Pavilion, Admit one adult, Admit one
child, in strip with hole punched in corner |
1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.52l: Seattle World's Fair, Antique Cars, Admit one, in strip with hole
punched in corner. |
1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.52m: Seattle World's Fair, Hawaii Pavilion, Admit one, in strip with hole
punched in corner |
1962 |
| 7 | 1962 | |
| 7 | 1962 | |
| 7 | 1963.3119.52p: Seattle World's Fair, Kajar's Magicadabra Matinee Show, Admit one
child, in strip with hole punched in corner |
1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.52q: Seattle World's Fair, Children's Backstage, Admit one child, in strip
with hole punched in corner |
1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.52r: Seattle World's Fair, Paris Spectacular, Admit one child, in strip with
hole punched in corner |
1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.52s: Seattle World's Fair, Girls of the Galaxy, in strip with hole punched
in corner |
1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.52t: Seattle World's Fair, The Quick Draw Theater, Admit one child, in strip
with hole punched in corner |
1962 |
| 7 | 1962 | |
| 7 | 1963 May 10 | |
| Box | ||
| 5 | 1963.3119.101b: Rand McNally Official Map of Seattle and the World's Fair, map in cover
25.5 x 11.5
|
1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.101e: World's Fair Century 21 Exposition 1962, Sticker with removable backing
11 x 13 cm
|
1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.101f: The Eye of the Needle, Sandwich Menu card 22 x 9 cm
|
1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.101g: Seattle World's Fair 1962, sticker 25.5 x 7 cm
|
1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.101h: Seattle World's Fair Night Aboard S.S. Monterey, Matson Lines, Dinner
Menu 30.5 x 23 cm
|
1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.111: Sign on plastic: America's Space Age World's Fair, Seattle, U.S.A., 1962
20 x 36 cm
|
1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.107l: Seattle World's Fair, Dr. Werner Von Braun, Honorary Space Chairman
Certificate 23. 33 cm
|
1961-1962 |
Films and film scriptsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
Film scripts |
||
| Box | ||
| 6 | 1963.3119.141: "Construction in Final Stages at World's Fair" 6 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.142: "World's Fair Space Needle Takes Shape"
3 pages 23 x 33 cm
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.143: "Alweg Monorail Big Success in First Practical Test" 4 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.144: "Millions Will Visit Seattle World's Fair" 11 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.145: "H.M.S. Bounty to Visit Seattle" 2 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.146: "Coliseum TV Film " 1 page
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.147: "Big Time Entertainment on Schedule at Seattle Fair"
Empty folder
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.148: "Seattle World's Fair a Wonderland at Night" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.149: "Miss Peaches and Cream Visits the Seattle World's Fair" 4 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.150: "Excitement Reigns as World's Fair Begins" 18 pages
Primitive photocopy with handwritten corrections
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.151: "Miss Washington Models World's Fair Attire" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.152: "Space Age Features Popular at World's Fair" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.153: "Santa's First Stop at Space Needle" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.154: "Pretty Messenger Covers the Fair" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.155: "Monorail Solves Seattle World's Fair Transportation
Problem" 1 page
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.156: "Show Street Popular with World's Fair Crowds" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.157: "World's Fair Gayway Offers Thrills and Excitement" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.158: "Water Ski Show Thrills World's Fair Crowds" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.159: "Water Ski Show Popular World's Fair Attraction" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.160: "U.S. Exhibit Proves Science Can Be Fun" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.161: "Pedicab Transports Visitors at World's Fair" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.162: "Monorail Solves Mass Transportation Problems at World's
Fair" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.163: "Helicopter Tour of Seattle World's Fair Site" 2 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.164: "Tiny Tots Build World's Fair Model" 3 pages
Includes background materials on program at Webster School
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.165: "Construction on Schedule at Seattle Fair" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.166: "World's Fair Opera House One of Finest in Nation" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.167: "Construction on Seattle World's Fair Enters Final Stages" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.168: "Science Pavilion TV Film" 1 page
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.169: "Seattle World's Fair Proceeds on Schedule" 2 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.170: "Scenic Ride Awaits Visitors to Seattle World's Fair" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.171: "Adequate Housing Assured for World's Fair Visitors" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.172: "World's Fair Visitors to See World of Tomorrow" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.173: "Seattle Monorail Nears Completion" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.174: "American Industry at Seattle World's Fair" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.175: "Fashions of the Future Have Feminine Appeal at Seattle World's
Fair" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.176: "Space Needle TV Film" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.177: "Preview Crowds Ride Seattle Monorail Train" 2 pages
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.178: "Seattle Welcome Mat Out for Fair Visitors" 3 pages
|
1961-1962 |
Films
Forde Motion Picture Productions (producer)
|
||
| Reel | ||
| 1 | 1963.3119.181.144: "Pre-Opening Tour" |
1961-1962 |
| 2 | 1963.3119.181.145: "Main Street Seattle, Trip to World's Fair" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.1: "Space Needle Construction in Final Stages" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.2: "Foreign Exhibits" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.3: "Domestic Exhibits" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.4: "Fashions of the Future " |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.5: "Transportation and Welcome " |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.6: "Monorail Construction and Use " |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.7: "Artist Day" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.8: "Coliseum Construction " |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.9: "Scenic Ride Space Needle " |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.10: "Gayway in Operation " |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.11: "Coliseum" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.12: "House of Living Light Construction" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.13: "Monorail" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.14: "Promotional Spot" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.15: "Opera House Renovation and Preview of Coming Attractions During
Fair" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.16: "Construction" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.17: "Miss Washington" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.19: "Coliseum" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.19: "Science Exhibit" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.20: "Monorail Track" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.21: "Science Pavilion Construction " |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.22: "Water Ski Show" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.23: "Soundac ID's WJTV Station Promotionals" |
1961-1962 |
| 3 | 1963.3119.181.24: "Foreign Exhibits" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.25: "Monorail in Operation " |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.26: "Carnation Construction " |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.27: "Artist Day" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.28: "NASA- Coliseum" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.29: "Coliseum" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.30: "Monorail" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.31: "Promotional Spot" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.32: "Schoolchildren with Model of Fair" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.33: "Girl Messenger" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.34: "Wonderland at Night " |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.35: "Promotional Spot" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.36: "Space Needle" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.37: "Santa at the Space Needle " |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.38: "Carnation" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.39: "Speed-Up" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.40: "Caliente Race Track " |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.41: "Werner Von Braun Visits " |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.42: "Monorail" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.43: "Promotional Spot" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.44: "Science Exhibit"
Duplicate of .9
|
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.45: "General" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.46: "Promotional Spot" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.47: "Gayway" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.48: "Schoolchildren with Model of Fair"
Duplicate of .32
|
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.49: "Water Ski Show"
Duplicate of .22
|
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.50: "Monorail and Phillips 66 " |
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.51: "Monorail Construction " |
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.52: "Opera House Renovation and Preview of Coming Attractions During
Fair"
Duplicate of .15
|
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.53: "Foreign Exhibits"
Duplicate of .2
|
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.54: "Gayway in Operation"
Duplicate of .10
|
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.55: "Monorail" |
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.56: "Gayway in Operation"
Duplicate of .10
|
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.57: "Ricksha" |
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.58: "Opera House" |
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.59: "Science Exhibit" |
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.60: "Pedicab" |
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.61: "Monorail" |
1961-1962 |
| 4 | 1963.3119.181.62: "NASA- Coliseum"
Duplicate of .28
|
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.63: "Opera House"
Duplicate of .58
|
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.64: "Housing" |
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.65: "Opera House"
Duplicate of .58
|
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.66: "Promotional Spot" |
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.67: "Monorail" |
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.68: "Space Needle Construction " |
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.69: "Luther Hodges on U.S. Science Exhibit" |
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.70: "Wonderland at Night
Duplicate of .34
|
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.71: "News Release" |
1961-1962 |
| 5 | 1963.3119.181.72: "Monorail" |
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.73: "Monorail" |
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.74: "Lodging" |
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.75: "Science Exhibit"
Duplicate of .19
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.76: "Pedicab" |
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.77: "Pedicab" |
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.78: "General News Release " |
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.182.79: "Ricksha"
Duplicate of .57
|
|
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.80: "H.M.S. Bounty Under Sail " |
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.81: "Miss Washington"
Duplicate of .17
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.82: "Demolition of Area Where Fair Built" |
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.83: "Monorail" |
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.84: "Domestic Exhibit"
Duplicate of .3
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.85: "Girl Messenger"
Duplicate of .33
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.86: "Giant Lens and Screen for Spacearium" |
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.87: "Caliente Race Track"
Duplicate of .40
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.88: "Promotional Spot" |
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.89: "New Pacific Bell Phone Books " |
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.90: "Promotional Spot" |
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.91: "Gayway, Grace Hanson Ground Breaking" |
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.92: "Miss Washington"
Duplicate of .17
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.93: "Science Pavilion Construction"
Duplicate of .21
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.94: "Gayway in Operation"
Duplicate of .10
|
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.95: "Show Street" |
1961-1962 |
| 6 | 1963.3119.181.96: "Promotional Spot" |
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.97: "Carnation Construction"
Duplicate of .26
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.98: "Science Pavilion Construction"
Duplicate of .21
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.99: "Miss Washington"
Duplicate of .17
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.100: "General"
Duplicate of .45
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.101: "Fashions of the Future"
Duplicate of .4
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.102: "Domestic Exhibits"
Duplicate of .3
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.103: "Werner Von Braun Visits"
Duplicate of .41
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.104: "Scenic Ride Space Needle"
Duplicate of .9
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.105: "Space Needle" |
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.106: "Water Ski Show"
Duplicate of .22
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.107: "Promotional Spot" |
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.108: "Science Pavilion Construction"
Duplicate of .21
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.109: "Speed-Up"
Duplicate of .39
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.110: "Opera House" |
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.111: "Opera House"
Duplicate of .110
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.112: "Carnation Construction"
Duplicate of .26
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.113: "Rosselini and Olympia World's Fair Truck" |
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.114: "Monorail in Operation" |
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.115: "NASA- Coliseum"
Duplicate of .28
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.116: "Water Ski Show"
Duplicate of .22
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.117: "Monorail in Operation"
Duplicate of .114
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.118: "Show Street "
Duplicate of .95
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.119: "Science Pavilion Construction"
Duplicate of .21
|
1961-1962 |
| 7 | 1963.3119.181.120: "Monorail Ride" |
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.121: "Foreign Exhibits"
Duplicate of .2
|
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.122: "Domestic Exhibits, duplicate of .181.3 " |
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.123: "Space Needle Construction in Final Stages, duplicate of
181.1 |
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.124: "Water Ski Show, duplicate of .181.22 " |
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.125: "Foreign Exhibits, duplicate of .181.2 " |
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.126: "Miss Washington, duplicate of .181.17 " |
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.127: "Luther Hodges on U.S. Science Exhibit, duplicate of
.181.69" |
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.128: "Monorail" |
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.129: "Promotional Spot" |
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.130: "Rockefeller Visit" |
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.131: "Rockefeller Visit"
Duplicate of .28
|
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.132: "Coliseum"
Duplicate of .29
|
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.133: "Coliseum"
Duplicate of .29
|
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.134: "Santa Delivering Sign " |
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.135: "Monorail in Operation"
Duplicate of .114
|
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.136: "Helicopter Tour of Fair Site " |
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.137: "Countdown" |
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.138: "Promotional Spot" |
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.139: "Housing"
Duplicate of .64
|
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.140: "Pacific Northwest Bell Commercial" |
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.141: "Pacific Northwest Bell Commercial"
Duplicate of .140
|
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.142: "Dancing Waters" |
1961-1962 |
| 8 | 1963.3119.181.143: "Dancing Waters"
Duplicate of .142
|
1961-1962 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, Wash.)
- Fairs–Washington (State)–Seattle
Geographical Names
- United States–Washington (State)–Seattle
Form or Genre Terms
- Ephemera
- Photographic prints
- Souvenirs
- Motion pictures
Finding aid prepared by Sue Terrible
2010
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