The collection includes correspondence,
memoranda, meeting minutes, bulletins, calendars of events, planning papers,
printed materials, newsclippings, blueprints, site maps and drawings, slides,
photographs, videotapes, films, transcripts of oral history interviews, and
other records relating to the exhibitions and the planning, promotion,
building, and operation of the 1974 world's fair at Spokane, Wash.
Repository:
Eastern Washington State Historical
Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives
2316 W. First Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: (509) 363-5313 Fax: (509) 363-5303 Email: archives@northwestmuseum.org
Languages:
Materials are in English
Sponsor:
Funding for encoding this finding
aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the
Humanities.
Historical Note
Expo '74, World's Fair was held in Spokane, WA, May 4-November 3,
1974. Nearly 5,200,000 people passed through the gates during the four month
fair. In addition to the tourist impact, Expo '74 had a profound effect on the
redevelopment and revitalization of downtown Spokane.
Content Description
The collection includes correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes,
bulletins, calendars of events, planning papers, printed materials, news
clippings, blueprints, site maps and drawings, slides, photographs, videotapes,
films, transcripts of oral history interviews, and other records relating to
the exhibitions and the planning, promotion, building, and operation of the
1974 world's fair at Spokane, WA.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access :
Collection is not restricted.
Restrictions on Use :
Collection is open for use.
Preferred Citation :
Expo '74, World's Fair Records (Ms 35), Eastern Washington State
Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, Spokane, WA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement :
The current arrangement closely follows the original file plan used
during the creation of the records.
Acquisition Information :
Donated by Expo '74 World's Fair Corporation, 1975.
Processing Note :
In 1975, Eastern Washington State Historical Society agreed to keep
all records and memorabilia of the 1974 World's Fair except those specifically
held by Eastern Washington State College (now Eastern Washington University)
and Northwest Regional Foundation. Processing of this collection began that
same year with the aid of a grant funded by CETA. However, because EWSHS lacked
appropriate space, processing was begun at the John Deere warehouse,
temporarily moved to another warehouse, and was finally granted use of the U.S.
Pavilion at the fairgrounds.
Again due to lack of space, EWSHS, for a number of years, was forced
to rely on the generosity of other institutions to store the Expo '74
collection. For two years, Washington Trust Bank held Expo's records in their
basement. These boxes were removed in 1978 as Washington Trust agreed to hold
the records for only one year's time and needed the additional space to expand
its facilities. For a number of years the boxes took up residence at Eastern
Washington University, and finally, from 1980 to 1982, Gonzaga University
stored these records. In 1982, the collection was returned to EWSHS to be
stored on-site in the Discovery Room.
Processed to the file folder level.
Separated Materials :
Separate collections for architectural drawings, photographs, oral
histories, and audio visual materials exist. Contact the repository for further
information.
Youngs, J. William T.,
The Fair and the Falls: Spokane's Expo '74:
Transforming an American Environment (Cheney, Washington: Eastern
Washington University Press, 1996).
Additional Reference Guides :
Nolan, Edward W.
A Guide to the Manuscript Collections in the
Eastern Washington State Historical Society (Spokane, WA: Eastern
Washington State Historical Society, 1987).
Related Materials :
Oral history tapes and transcripts: see oral history index for
entries.
Northwest Mining Association Records (Ms 41)
King Cole Papers (Ms 45)
Spokane Council of Churches Records (Ms 48)
Luke G. Williams Papers (Ms 53)
King Cole Papers (Ms 165)
Washington Trust Bank Records on Expo '74 (Ms 187)
Save Our Stations Records (MsSC 24)
Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a box-level inventory of the
collection. A folder-level inventory is available on-site; consult Archives
staff for information.
Boxes 71-73, 75-84 and 85-112 were missing as of 1994.
Files: 922-1012 Gordon Hiker; Consultant Office Files,
Correspondence & suggestions on all aspects of entertainment.
21
Entertainment
Files: 1013-1074 Gordon Hiker, Entertainment Consultants
Files – Corporation Information. Director of Entertainment Office Files.
22
Entertainment
Files: 1075-1131 Gordon Hiker, Entertainment Office Files.
Thomas F. Jennings & Michael D. Kobluk.
23
Entertainment
Files: 1132-1183 Finance Information for Entertainment
Director’s Office, Kobluk, Michael.
24
Entertainment
Files: 1184-1252 Folk Life Festival Correspondence &
inter-office information. Performing Arts Administration information.
25
Entertainment
Files: 1253-1300 Performing Arts Admin. Information Files,
Facilities, etc. Performing Arts Admin. – Non-paid performer bookings.
26
Entertainment
Files: 1301-1332 Performing arts, Robert Magnusson’s files,
correspondence and planning non-paid performers for festival and national,
state and special days.
27
Entertainment
Files: 1333-1378 Performing Arts Admin. Booking and
Correspondence for non-paid performers for Festival, National, State &
Special Events.
28
Entertainment
Files: 1379-1407 Performing Arts Admin., Volchock, Michael.
Professional Performers Booking and Correspondence. Production –Festival and
Special Days A-C.
29
Entertainment
Files: 1409-1450 Correspondence and Cities Festival Days and
Special Days, C-W.
30
Entertainment
Files: 1451-1604 Production Files, Special Days, Permanent
Performances, Inland Empire Groups.
31
Entertainment
Files: 1505-1515 Production Files – Outdoor Presentations,
May 4-June 6, 1974.
1974 May 4-June 6
32
Entertainment
Files: 1516-1525 Production Files – Outdoor Presentations,
June 7-July 2, 1974.
1974 June 7-July 2
33
Entertainment
Files: 1526-1537 Production Files – Outdoor Presentations,
July 3-Aug. 8, 1974.
1974 July 3-August 8
34
Entertainment
Files: 1538-1554 Production Files – Outdoor Presentations,
Aug. 9-Sept. 14, 1974.
Files: 1779-1864 Paid Performers Production B-Z Production
Administration: Attractions, Buildings (playing area) & Bookings.
44
Entertainment
Files: 1865-1940 Production Administration: Coliseum, Opera
House; Payroll May-Oct.; Payroll Performances A-B.
1974 May-October
45
Entertainment
Files: 1941-2008 Production Admin. Files.
Payroll/Performance C-Z. Material requisitions May-Oct. and Delivery
Sheets.
1974 May-October
46
Entertainment
Files: 2009-2032 Production Admin.: Budgets. Forms.
Inventories. Purchase Requisitions; Schedules.
47
Entertainment
Files: 2033-2062 Production Admin. Purchase Requisitions;
Procedures - National, State Festivals & Special Days, Len Greenhalgh; Past
Expos & Special Events.
48
Entertainment
Files: 2083-2140 Len Greenhalgh: Tickets; Visual Arts.
Files: 2545-2548 Reservations Private Housing, Aug. –Oct U
Z; Reservation Groups; Facility Agreements & Reservation Groups
Hotel/Motel.
1974 August-October
114
Hospitality Services
Files: 2856-2887 Reservation, Groups, Amateur Entertainment;
College Housing; Facilities, Group.
115
Marketing:
Concessions
Files: 2888-2923 Director's Office Files; Correspondence Day
Files July 1972 though September 1973; Working information; Concession Contract
Information.
1972 July-1973 September
116
Marketing:
Concessions
Files: 2924-2965 Concessions-Director’s Office Files: Day
Files Oct. 1973-Oct ’74. Concessionaire Card File and Telephone Numbers.
Files: 2898-2978 Exhibit relations-Jack Gerahty’s Files;
Official Companies to Tickets.
142
Marketing/Participant
Coordination
Files: 3976-4085 Exhibit Relations – Jack Gerahty. Trade
Centers; U.S. Government. Washington State; Expo Corporation; Architects;
Concessions; Human Relations; Public Relations.
Files: 4251-4266 Public Relations & Administration –
Chambers, George – Correspondence; Critical Path; Sales Promotion.
147
Marketing/Public
Relations
Files: 4267-4307 Musgrave, John R – Administration Files –
Media; Promotional Events; Public Relations Agencies; Scholnick, Joseph;
Symposia Series.
148
Marketing/Public
Relations
Files: 4208-4343 Musgrave, John – Administration –
Correspondence – Participants; Expo Office; Media Outlets; Promotional Events;
Commemorative Book.
149
Marketing/Public Relations
Departments
Files: 4344-4419 Musgrave, John – Reports for Press
Releases. Johnson, Jane – Information Office – International, Domestic, and
State Pavilions; Special Groups; Special Events and Press Visitation.
150
Marketing/Public
Relations
Files: 4420-4473 Information Office – Press Credentials;
Accommodations; Public Relations General Information.
151
Marketing/Public
Relations
Files: 4473a-4484 Information Office; Press Credential
Requests; Press Credential Application/Magazines and Newspapers A-Z; Foreign
Press.
Files: 4560-4568 Writers: Anderson; Magazines Q-R – Z.
157
Marketing/Public
Relations
Files: 4569-4609 Writers: Anderson; Tear Sheets A-Z; Press
Kit Samples; Redfern; Jim; Writers: General Correspondence and Office
Files.
158
Marketing/Public
Relations
Files: 4610-4624 Writers: Press Releases Chronological;
Exclusives by Magazines; Originals by title; Travel Magazines; Public Relations
Confettis.
159
Marketing/Public
Relations
Files: 4625-4698 Press Releases – General Releases;
Chronological (October 1970 – December 1973); Subject Files.
1970 October-1973 December
160
Seattle Office
Files: 4699-4723 Correspondence December 1972 – June 1974;
Participation – Exhibit Sales: Alaska, Boeing; General Telephone; Olympia and
Oregon. Accounts Payable A-L.
1972 December-1974 June
161
Seattle Office
Files: 4724-4747 Accounts Payable M-Z; Debenture Bonds;
Seattle Office Data – Budget, Facility, Personnel, Public Relations Expenses;
Seattle Office Promotions.
162
Seattle Office
Files: 4748-4765 Participation – Exhibit Sales; Pan African;
Energy; American Forest; Pacific Northwest Bell; Public Relations – Speakers
Bureau.
163
Seattle Office
Files: 4766-4839 Expo Corporation Employee Pass
Requisitions; Temporary and Permanent.
Files: 5027-5050 Post Expo Pass Office Data. Season Pass
Validation Data; Post Expo Employee Pass and Vehicle Permits; Radio and TV
Billing Advanced Tickets.
169
Seattle Office
Files: 5051-5087 Advanced Ticket Office Records –
Correspondence Admission Control – Post Expo Security; Tickets, Advanced
Billings.
170
Seattle Office
Files: 5088-5124 Mail Records; Ticket Consignment Sales
Orders.
171
Seattle Office
Files: 5125-5141 Completed Files (Immediate Family Tickets
A-Z); Employee Tickets; Admission Ticket Cash Order Forms; Cash Sales
Requisitions.
172
Seattle Office
Files: 5142-5150 Copies of Ticket Exchange Memos, Ticket
Requisitions, and Ticket Order Forms.
Files: 5151-5182 Correspondence – Pre-opening Site
Development Office; Professional Services; Reader File.
174
Site Development
Files: 5183-5233 Pre-opening Site Development – Architects;
Construction Maintenance & Office Files.
175
Site Development
Files: 5234-5282 Pre-opening Construction of Exhibits
Building; Expense Reports; Progress Reports; Site Services – Logistics; Public
Safety; Motor Pool; General.
176
Site Development
Files: 5383-5309 Site Development Office Files – Pre-opening
Expo ’74 Corporation Information for Site Development; Architects.
Files: 5340-5384 Contractors – Correspondence and Contracts;
Site Development and Site Services Correspondence 1972-1974.
1972-1974
179
Site Development
Files: 5385-5454 Communication from Exhibit Sales to Site
Services on Construction; Jerry Winkler’s File; Billing to Hegeman Harris
(Arnold Kagan).
180
Site Development
Files: 5455-5480 Jerry Winkler’s File; Parking and Building
Inventories; Billing – Washington Sport Service (Arnold Kagan); Redevelopment
of Expo Site.
181
Site Development– Research and
Planning
Files: 5481-5526 Redevelopment Files; Contractors – YMCA
improvements; Salvage; Budget; Expo ’74 Organization Charts; Income &
Expenditures; Publications Studies & Surveys for Expo ’74 – Alice Buckley’s
Files.
Files: 5951-5991 Bessie, Jim – General Services Office
Files; Services, Corporation; Guests, Participants, Social, Cashiers.
192
General Services
Files: 5992-6045 General Services; Site Services and
Wardrobe. General Services – Faught, Larry; Security; First Aid; Key Control;
Flag; Child Care, Etc.
193
General Services
Files: 6046-6085 Faught, Larry – Security; First Aid and
Lost and Found; General Services – First Aid Records of Treatment May 1974 –
June 1974.
1974 May-June
194
General Services
Files: 6086-6111 First Aid Record of Treatment July – Oct.
#1183-2943, September/October Log.
1974 July-October
195
General Services
Files: 6122-6127 First Aid Record of Treatment #2944-3863.
Lost and Found Reports July – September 1974.
1974 July-September
196
General Services
Files: 6128-6144 Lost and Found Reports A-Z; Transportation
(sansone).
197
General Services
Files: 6145-6186 Transportation – Parking; Service Station;
General Vehicle Entry; Wardrobe.
198
Huff, Bill
Files: 6187-6223 Building Maintenance; Operations; Public
Safety; Visitor Logistics.
199
Pre-opening
Files: 6224-6265 Director of Operations – Cliff Warden;
Administration; Facility Services; Critical Path; People Mover.
200
Pre-opening
Files: 6266-6348 Director of Operations – Cliff Warden;
Guest Support; Participant Support; Post Office; Bank; Language Bank Services;
Logistics Planner – George Craig: Special Events; Legal; Amusement; Public
Relations Regulations.
Files: 6408-6485 Logistics Planner – Geo. Craig; Security;
Lost and Found; Health and Safety; Official Companies Maintenance; Warehousing;
U.S. Government Concessions; Customers; Regulations.
203
Pre-opening
Files: 6486-6545 Operations Activities Maintenance – Bob
Mullin. Office Files – Participants; Regulations; General Information; Parking;
Security; Transportation.
Files: PB1-PB54 Manuals on Pageantry for Festival &
Special Days; Participant Information; Planning Date; Rules & Regulations –
General and Special – B.I.E. Approved; Health and Sanitation; Public Accident
Prevention; Graphic Visual Criteria.
PB2
Corporate Use
Files: PB55-PB135 Bicentennial Festival Information; Manuals
for Expo Employees; Environmental Theme Data; External Data Relating to Expo;
External Research Data.
PB3
Corporate Use
Files: PB136-PB219 Information from Other Fairs; Planning
Data for Expo ’74; Promotional Brochures – Entertainment – Proposals –
Exhibits.
PB4
Corporate Use
Files: PB220-PB274 Proposals for Exhibits; Site Development
– Architects; Site Development – Design; Site Development – Proposals &
Specifications.
PB5
Public Relations
Files: PB275-PB339 Spokane City of; Planning Data; Sponsors,
Visitors, Volunteers, Public Relations: Participants Public Relations;
Pamphlets; Public Relations Manuals; Public Relations Information; Public
Relations – Souvenirs.
PB6
Public Relations/Sales Catalogues
and Commercial Brochures
Files: PB340-PB422 Public Relations/Sales Catalogues and
Commercial Brochures Recreation; Sales Catalogs and Commercial Brochures
A-G.
PB7
Sales Catalogues and Commercial
Brochures
Files: PB423-PB537 Sales Catalogs and Commercial Brochures
G-Z.
Oral History Transcripts and Spokane Unlimited Correspondence,
1966-1969.
1966-1969
2
Oral Histories
Oral History Dictaphone Tapes.
3
Adkison, Leigh, Sims, and
Cuppage
Site Development: Riverfront Park Project, February
1972-November 1972; Washington State Pavilion, August 1971-August 1974;
Waterfront Theater August 1972-June 1974; Washington Water Power Coordination,
January 1971-November 1974; etc.
1971 January-1974 November
4
Adkison, Leigh, Sims, and
Cuppage
Site Development: Correspondence with Consultants; Exhibits,
Federal Pavilion, Carousel Building; Roads and bridges; Railroad
Correspondence; Development of Theme; Transportation; Visual Arts.
5
First Aid/Medical
Inland Empire Emergency Care: Correspondence of Coordinating
Committee; General Materials of Coordinating Committee; Dr. Sanford Records;
Inland Empire Emergency Medical Services Council Records.
6
Biography
Files: 1A-17A Biography of Personnel; Calendar of Events;
Information Bulletins; Committee Minutes; Newsletters and Telephone Lists of
Personnel.
7
Unprocessed
Mr. Peterson’s file of Minutes from Executive Committee, Board
of Directors, and Coordinating Committee; Photographs; Books: China and Sweden;
Participants Guide to Public Accident Prevention, Expo ’74; Expo ’74 Handbook,
Korean Love Songs Records;
Nanaimo, given to Mayor Rogers from
Mayor Ney of Nanaimo, B.C., August 27, 1974; Expo ’74 Master Plan flowchart;
Visual Arts Program, May 1, 1973; Action Plan, February 15, 1972
1974 August 27
7
Unprocessed
Mr. Peterson’s file of Minutes from Executive Committee, Board
of Directors, and Coordinating Committee; Photographs; Books: China and Sweden;
Participants Guide to Public Accident Prevention, Expo ’74; Expo ’74 Handbook,
Korean Love Songs Records;
Nanaimo, given to Mayor Rogers from
Mayor Ney of Nanaimo, B.C., August 27, 1974; Expo ’74 Master Plan flowchart;
Visual Arts Program, May 1, 1973; Action Plan, February 15, 1972
1973 May 1
7
Unprocessed
Mr. Peterson’s file of Minutes from Executive Committee, Board
of Directors, and Coordinating Committee; Photographs; Books: China and Sweden;
Participants Guide to Public Accident Prevention, Expo ’74; Expo ’74 Handbook,
Korean Love Songs Records;
Nanaimo, given to Mayor Rogers from
Mayor Ney of Nanaimo, B.C., August 27, 1974; Expo ’74 Master Plan flowchart;
Visual Arts Program, May 1, 1973; Action Plan, February 15, 1972
1972 February 15
8
Ephemera
Posters, Brochures, etc.
9
Press Releases
Duplicates of Press Releases, organized in envelopes.
10
Mini Archive “A”
Expo ’74 Information Kit: Regulations, Maps, Programs,
Brochures, Graphic Standards, Facilities, etc.
11
Processing Crew and
Financial
Spokane World Exposition colored map; Plug Fuses; Collection
Processing Cards;
International Symposium Series/Expo
’74; Lester N. Johnson Company Receipts; Invoices and Miscellaneous
Records.
12
Processing Crew
Collection Processing Papers; Legal Files.
13
Unprocessed
Site Development: Building Codes, Washington Safety Standards,
Visual Criteria, Project Schedule, Current/Projected Activities; Hospitality
Services Annual Report; Bill Huff, Security, Plans from other fairs, B.I.E.
Regulations.
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