1963 proposal for pavilion design at the World's Fair from Raphael G Wolff Studios which produced corporate and industrial films mid-century

Apparently unused

34-page overview of the fair exhibitions

28-page brochure for the 1974 World's Fair in Spokane, Washington

4-page pamphlet promoting the exhibits at the pavilion.

Small business-card size certificates  given to "inaugural" riders of the Alweg Monorail at the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle. It is unclear if "inaugural" literally means the first monorail ride of the fair.

An original pencil sketch of the fair's  Alweg Monorail as seen on a concrete "T" column. 

A small visitor photo album from the fair with pictures from inside the Carousel of Progress

1964 letter from an ad agency company working for Ford to a glass manufacture that is also an official licensee of the Fair.  The agency is asking the licensee to make an ash tray utilizing the Ford pavilion design in an enclosed photo transparency.

Two variations of this short brochure distributed at the 1962 World's Fair promoting new homes made of plywood 

A 1961 promotional prospectus for the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle. The document features an architectural scale model of the fair.

Proposal from Northrop Corporation to build the monorail for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair which was rejected. ALWEG eventually built the fair's monorail system.

Three items covering the history of the Space Needle which was built for Seattle's 1962 World's Fair

Small, attractive booklet for attendees of opening day ceremonies that occurred two days before the fair officially oppened

140-page report from the fair's executives to the Washington State World's Fair Commission informing then that the fair is completed and reviewing the operations and results

Brochure and introduction letter to  the American Airlines Admirals Club located at the 1964 World's Fair.

2 folders stuffed with press releases and press photos from many different division of GM, the sponsor of this exhibit, including many related to the tide into the future.

Winter 1963 edition of the internal magazine for GE's Missile & Space division with a section on Progressland 

A satirical brochure from the noted animator and humorist who produced Rocky & Bullwinkle.  It presents zany exhibits for a fictional traveling World's Fair clearly inspired by the notoriety of the 1964 World's Fair.

Large group of GE / CoP memos, newsletters and schedules for the 1965 season of the fair

A proposal for a monorail at the 1964 World's Fair, and post-fair, based on the Alweg monorail at Disneyland. Ultimately the Fair monorail was built by AMF.

From Bob Gurr's library is his file copy of the maintenance manual for the State of Illinois exhibit featuring Disney's Abraham Lincoln audio-animatronic.

13 page script for Walt's appearance by film at a GE Management Conference in The Bahamas to discuss the Carousel of Progress

Training manual for 1965 season -

182 pages 

Pristine condition tickets for one week before the iconic attraction officially opened on 4/22/1964

74 pages of electrical specifications for Fair pavilions prepared by GE

15 page booklet showcasing the contestants in the 1965 Miss Unisphere contest.

June 1961 study of parking and space needs for charter buses and taxis at the Fair prepared by the Port Authority 

March 1964 edition of trade magazine for metropolitan transit industry with World's Fair cover

New York City Transit Authority annual report for fiscal period 1964/65 with pages on revenues from the Fair

Small brochure touting the benefits of the monorail and how progressive the Seattle fair is to construct it for the fair

Press kit, two press releases and brochure for the World's Fair Pavilion sponsored by utilities

This proposed French Pavilion was never built.  Click for more info

Drinks menu

Food menu

For Charles de Gaulle. 

Believe never presented or used

20-page brochure for this car stunt show at the 1964 World's Fair

128 page digest published for the

Hall of Education

Three group of reference photos for the first three acts of the Carousel of Progress at the 1964 World's Fair.  

Archive of documents related to phone numbers, events and pavilions from an employee binder 

Program for the Sea Hunt live action show at the Transportation and Travel Pavilion

Pinkerton's provided many services at the Fair and this is a brochure covering the many opportunities and a job application.

Multiple memos and letters (copies) dated before the fair opened regarding demolition costs for after the Fair ended.

5 pages related to the construction of an exhibit about the Inter-American / Pan-American Highway (for more about that click here).  Avis ultimately sponsored it but according to this small archive Disney was originally going to be invovled

70 page overview of general operating procedures.

43-page flip book presenting the rationale, designs and main sections of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle.

The 1963 annual report form the company that made the 1964 WF monorail - which is featured on the cover.

An original pass for GE shareholders to visit the Carousel between 9-10am 

A very early look at Fair financials from 1960 - completed by consulting engineer firm MADIGAN-HYLAND of NYC

Group of items enclosed in a WF Director's Meeting folder from 6/22/64.  The items are, unfortunately, a bit underwhelming and do not seem very special for a Board meeting.

Group of items enclosed in a WF Director's Meeting folder from 6/22/64.  The items are, unfortunately, a bit underwhelming and do not seem very special for a Board meeting.

Media press kit - apparently sent to The Merv Griffin Show - with information sheets, brochures, and ad copy

Used press kit from the Fair's opening day - chock full of press releases -including a fair amount of duplicates.

State of Florida published update on plans for its pavilion.

Oversized report prepared by the 1964 WF Coro detailing plans for Flushing Meadow park after the fair is over.

An intriguing, odd August 1965 memo from the President of the Charter Hotel Corp suggesting the 1964 World's Fair become converted into a park/fair for NYC instead of being demolished

Two memos to Robert Moses from May 1964 regarding the status from state exhibits and various staff changes - with salaries! 

Series of memos detailing plans for the companies and countries planning on pavilions and exhibits.

Very interesting, 23 page report from ad agency rep who visited the 1962 Seattle Fair and recorded his observations for the 1964 WF Corp. 

Agreement between state of New Mexico & NYWF Corp. dated 9/19/63 for a spot at the Fair.  This is not the original but a copy from the era. 

Disney-Booklet for "Ambassadors of Happiness", employees at the 1964 World's Fair who operated It's a Small World.

1984 WED publication celebrating the company's achievements at the Fair. This booklet is relatively crude by Disney standards. 

Outside consultant's report estimating attendance size of the fair, when visitors will go, where they will come from and how they will get there.

May 1965 edition of the Ford corporate magazine with a section on the World's Fair.

Short, colorful brochure with some fair highlights and a map.

Booklet of drink recipes that come from "New York's top bartenders, both in town and at the fair".

Short brochure highlighting some of the food available at the fair.

Two-page pamphlet about AMF's monorail at the 1964 WF.

GE Press kit chock full of press releases, photos and other materials related to the company's Progressland pavilion. Includes a 45 of There's A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow.

A variation of the GE Progressland press kit with different mix of materials

1964 ID card for employee of the Vatican Pavilion

Sinclair Oil's fair pavilion featured dinosaur replicas and this brochure profiles each type.

Booklet published by Delta airlines detailing a recommended three-day itinerary at the fair.

Overview of the Disney-designed GE pavilion where the Carousel of Progress was introduced.

Booklet for the events of April 21, 1965 when the Fair reopened for year two.  Includes original mailing envelope and transmittal letter which is dated 4/23/1965 and signed by Robert Moses. 

Heavily illustrated booklet with details on GM's Futurama and Avenue of Progress attractions inside the company's pavilion.

Larger variation of Futurama booklet - this one is populated with photographs instead of illustrations.

The report for this year features an illustration of the Futurama pavilion on the cover.

Two variations of fair maps with recommended bus and "glide-a-ride" tour paths published by Greyhound.

Wonderfully illustrated pop-up book featuring iconic areas of the fair.

Chet Huntley and David Brinkley wrote articles for this special publication about behind-the-scenes of the Fair's construction.

GE published this pamphlet to indicate permissible uses of the Carousel of Progress symbols / icons.

Heavily illustrated small brochure for Disney's Magic Skyway ride at the Ford pavilion.

Short brochure for a 1961 fair preview day on April 22 (1096 days before the fair) which featured tours, entertainment and speechs

Set of 4 photos of models of the Futurama pavilion with captions on the rear.

Detailed itinerary for a group of Disney employees visiting the Fair in June 1964.

Interesting letter on It's A Small World letterhead to Disneyland employees about the large number of applications received to work the attraction at the Fair.

Three different booklets for employee at the World's Fair -- 1) "Refreshment Hosts, 2) "Ticket Sellers", 3) "General Hosts"

Official copy of an infamous letter Moses wrote to NYC Traffic Commissioner Henry Barnes after Barnes publicly criticized signage Moses put over a freeway to promote the Fair.

Odd document chronicling all of the rule violations committed by Fair vendors and pavilions. 

A report written by an Assistant Secretary of the Fair after he visited parks and exhibitions to Robert Moses with his findings.

2Q 1964 edition of this trade/corporate publication with a cover story on the Futurama ride.

Very detailed 136-page survey of attendees of the 1962 WF in Seattle. Lots of charts and tables.

Archive of letters, forms and applications for employment at various fair pavilions including It's A Small World and Progressland.

Small booklet about the construction of the Unisphere published by United States Steel

UNICEF greeting card in the shape of Rolly Crump's Tower Of The Four Winds. 

Press folder for the 3/6/63 dedication of the Unisphere which includes press releases and press photos.

Booklet published for the Fair about the history of the Long Island Railroad with a commemorative token packaged inside.

Pamphlet form the Iran pavilion at the Montreal Expo in 1967. 

Booklet from the Hawaiian pavilion with 50 different recipes.  

Heavily illustrated booklet about the 1962 Seattle Fair published in 1961.

100+ page booklet detailing fire department procedures at the World's Fair, prepared by Pinkerton's.

Booklet with photographs and descriptions of the various treasures at the Fair's Vatican pavilion.

July 1963 list of state exhibitors with details and illustrations for each.

Set of 4 original press photos with rear captions 

Detailed guide to hotels and motels across the tri-state area, published by the World's Fair Housing Bureau.

May-June 1964 edition of "The Refresher", Coca Cola's employee magazine with a section on the World's Fair.

Folder for the American Machine and Foundry company's monorail with press releases, photographs and brochure

Overview of each restaurant at the 1964 WF with information on reservations, # of seats, opening times, price range, type of food, credit card acceptance and operator.

1962 brochure prepared by the NYC Parks Dept. about the construction of the Flushing Meadow Marina which served the Fair and still exists.

Souvenir booklet from the Belgian Pavilion with numerous photographs and historical information.

Booklet of pavilions at the Fair that have plumbing facilities designed by the Central Foundry Company.

Internal NBC memos about ratings for World's Fair TV specials.

Small pamphlet about NYC's pavilions at the Fair.

Brochure given out at the premiere of the Ford Pavilion with an overview of the attractions.

Project '64 was a proposal for seven companies to pool their resources and create one large pavilion to share. This did not happen.

65-page booklet published by Ford with an overview of the fair focusing on the Ford exhibits.

1960 report detailing specifics about transportation and parking at the fair.

Souvenir brochure for the Hollywood USA Pavilion.

May 8 1960 World's Fair Information Report - focus on  borrowing of funds. 

Unusual brochure targeting Fair guests over the age of 55.

Two brochures from the General Cigar pavilion - one promotes the daily magic show and the other is a history and overview of the cigar.

Small booklet published by the Columbia Gas System about the history of natural gas. 

Booklet from the Japanese pavilion about the country's economy and how it helps the U.S.

Engineers consultant report projecting attendance figures and costs for visitors to the Fair.

Booklet from the Japan pavilion with an overview of the country and Mitsubishi which was a corporate sponsor.

Booklet from The Philippines pavilion. 

The menus are from 1) the Chinese Pavilion restaurant 2) The Brass Rail / Pan American Patio 3) House of Good Taste 4) Caribbean Pavilion restaurant 

Sales brochure to solicit participation in the Transportation and Travel pavilion which eventually housed a multitude of exhibitors and exhibits.

1963 brochure produced the New York Times to solicit advertising for its special World's Fair Sunday magazine on 4/19/64. 

1961 study of the Flushing Bay and River Waterfront to prepare the site for the World's Fair.

132 page sales brochure produced by the Portland Cement Association of Chicago that "illustrates a few of the many ways architects have made use of the incomparably rich variety of colors and shapes afforded by concrete in its various applications.

It is chock full of great 60s architectural images

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Small pamphlet with the printed speeches from the reopening ceremonies of the Fair for year two on 4/21/65 at the Singer Bowl.

Summary of the marketing efforts and results related to the World's Fair Formica House which can be seen in this Youtube clip

This is a signed contract for the "Pem-Dex" corporation to use the Unisphere logo on its printed copies of the Richard Rodgers official 1964 World's Fair song "Fair is Fair". 

There is also a great letter signed by Robert Moses giving a Pem-Dex official a pass to the Fair.  

Two memos regarding security issues at the fair including licensing, loud volume of pavilions and handing out materials  

March 22, 1964 edition of the Fair News which is volume 3, number 3. 

Lovely example of these Stori-Views pictures for the viewer.

Booklet documenting the multiple Fair pavilions constructed by Bethlehem Steel 

Pamphlet promoting travel packages to NYC combining The 1964 World' Fair and Broadway shows.

Oversized booklet detailing the plans for the Hall of Science after the Fair ends.  It is now the New York Hall of Science and still operating in Flushing Meadows.

1961 engineering study on upgrades needed for Flushing Bay to meet the requirements of the Fair and to leave lasting improvements to the area.

A Yellow Pages insert with phone numbers for all World's Fair pavilions. 

34-page document detailing the technical aspects of GM's Futurama attraction.

6-page memo to Robert Moses from head of the Industrial Section Martin Stone regarding signed leases and status updates.

Proposal from the "Tac-Ways" company for an aerial gondola attraction at the fair.  This work went to the Von Roll company instead as they had experience making the Disneyland skyway.

Series of letters from the leadership of the 1968 World's Fair in San Antonio known as the "HemisFair" to 1964 WF staff asking to learn from their experiences.

Collection of documents related to the demolition of Fair pavilions.

Nine-page interim report about the New England States pavilion 3+ months after the fair opened.

List of the World's Fair Budget Jan-Oct 1964, expenses Jan-July 1964, and expenses for July 1964 only.