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1.	Unisphere under construction	Caption, "New York World's Fair - Washington, still first in war, first in peace and last in the American league, today could boast of a new distinction. It occupies the position of honor on Unispher

2.	Unisphere and fountains	Caption, "From the New York World's Fair, Unisphere - The Unisphere, theme symbol of the New York World's Fair 1964-1965 is a marvel of modern steel design, fabrication and construction. Built and pr

3.	The AMF Monorail, New York World's Fair 1964-1965, "Peace Through Understanding"	The AMF Monorail ride at the New York World's Fair provides every member of the family with an enjoyable new experience aboard the transportation of the future. While riding in silent air-conditioned

4.	Buffalo International Fair March	Piano score, 6 p.; On cover: Dedicated to the Buffalo international fair.; Also on cover are lithographs of the composer and a proposed fair building by Courier Lith. Co., Buffalo; Sketch of proposed

5.	Unisphere at night	Caption, "New York, N.Y. - Looming large and brilliant on a Winter's night is the Unisphere, symbol of the New York World's Fair. Completed by U.S. Steel in 162 days, the 12-story stainless steel str

6.	Elgin Watch Building, New York World's Fair, Situated just inside World's Fair Boulevard gate - adjacent to bridge leading to Amusement Section	Features of the Elgin Watch Building at the New York World's Fair include a fully equipped astronomical observatory and watch museum. There's an exhibit of technical achievements in watch-making. Amer

7.	Trylon and Perisphere - Theme Center, New York World's Fair 1939	Dominating the entire Fair with its sheer beauty of design the 200 foot "Perisphere" and 700 foot "Trylon" symbolizes the modernity and functional character of the architecture of all the Fair buildin

8.	The Fair Administration Building, New York World's Fair	The Administration Building of the New York World's Fair is air-conditioned, scientifically designed and modern in every respect. The sculpture by Albert Stewart adorning the facade represents "Mithra

9.	Heinz Dome, New York World's Fair	The beauty of the night lighting during the New York World's Fair is suggested in this striking photograph taken during a night test. It shows the trees, illuminated by hidden capillary mercury tubes,

10.	Members of the California World's Fair Board of Directors	Attached caption on fair letterhead indentifies Board Members from left to right; Fred Hall (Executive VP and General Manager), Harry Faull (Vice-Chairman), and Dan A Kimball (Chairman); fair was prop

11.	Ferris Wheel Polka	Piano score, 8 p.; Cover title: The Ferris wheel souvenir. Worlds fair, 1893. Waltz-polka.; On cover is a lithograph in color of the Ferris wheel by Orcutt Co., Chicago.; Publishers advertisement on v

12.	Yours For A Song	Piano and vocal score, 5 p.; Featured in Billy Roses Aquacade at the New York Worlds Fair 1939; On cover: Featured in Billy Rose's Aquacade at the New York Worlds Fair 1939, staged by John Murray Ande

13.	You Think of Ev'rything	Piano and vocal score, 5 p.; Featured in Billy Roses New Aquacade at the New York Worlds Fair 1940.; At head of title on cover: Popular edition, On cover: Featured in Billy Roses New Aquacade at the N

14.	New York World's Fair, Official Souvenir Map, 1964/1965	Overhead illustrated view of the fair grounds

15.	New York State Exhibit	Caption, "New York State; Conceived as the "State Fair of the Future", the New York State Exhibit combines the activity and the excitement of the traditional local fair with a dramatic and unique arch

16.	Interior of IBM Pavilion	Caption, "World's Fair, N.YInside the Information Machine -- the main attraction of the IBM Pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair -- visitors watch a multiple screen presentation that shows ho

17.	Interior of IBM Pavilion	Caption, "World's Fair, N.Y. Visitors at the IBM New York World's Fair Pavilion participate in a demonstration of two computer accomplishments -- recognition of handwritten characters and information

18.	Interior of IBM Pavilion	Caption, "World's Fair, N.Y Visitors at the IBM New York World's Fair Pavilion watch a mechanical puppet show, complete with lights, music, sound effects and dialogue. Here, Sherlock Holmes exposes t

19.	General Motors Futurama	Caption, "A 10-Story Entrance Canopy soars skyward to welcome some 100,000 persons a day who visit the General Motors Futurama at the New York World's Fair. A portion of the GM ""ride into tomorrow""

20.	IBM electric typewriter exhibit	Caption, "World's Fair, N.Y Visitors to IBM's World's Fair Pavilion type a free postcard on one of ten colorful IBM "Selectric" electric typewriters at the contemporary Typewriter Bar located at the P