Pan-American Exposition (1901: Buffalo, N.Y.) Search this
Panama-California Exposition (1915 : San Diego, Calif.) Search this
Panama-Pacific International Exposition (1915 : San Francisco, Calif.) Search this
Scottish National Exposition (Edinburgh, Scotland: 1908) Search this
Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 : Philadelphia, Pa.) Search this
Sydney International Exhibition (Sydney, Australia: 1879) Search this
Texas Centennial Central Exposition (Dallas, Texas: 1936) Search this
Universal Exhibition (1873 : Vienna, Austria) Search this
Western Pennsylvania Exposition (1915 : Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) Search this
World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) Search this
World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition (1884-1885 : New Orleans, La.) Search this
Extent:
46 Cubic feet (123 boxes and 150 map-folders)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Motion pictures (visual works)
Postcards
Greeting cards
Stationery
Panoramas
Sheet music
Posters
Shopping bags
Photographs
Stereographs
Menus
Place:
Disneyland (California)
Date:
1841-1988
Scope and Contents:
Memorabilia of fairs and World's Fairs throughout history, both in the United States and abroad, including photographs, stereographs, panoramas and slides; printed materials; postcards; sheet music; philatelic material; stationery and greeting cards; menus and food service items; posters; shopping bags; motion picture films; and other items.
Arrangement:
The collection is divided into three series.
Series 1: World's Fair Materials, 1841-1988
Series 2: Reference and Miscellaneous Materials
Series 3: Larry Zim Materials
Series 4: Oversize Materials, 1909-1968
Biographical / Historical:
Larry Zim, whose actual name was Larry Zimmerman, was an industrial designer, a historian of World's Fairs who wrote extensively on the subject, and a collector of World's Fair memorabilia.
Provenance:
Collection by bequest of Larry Zim.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Crystal Palace -- (New York, New York) Search this
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Box 68
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1899
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0067.4, Souvenir print commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Color lithograph planographic print depicting visitors viewing sculpture exhibits in the Octagonal Room in the Crystal Palace. Part of a set...
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 4
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1851
Scope and Contents:
25 3/4 x 19 1/4 in.; 65.405 x 48.895 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0067.5, Souvenir print commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Color lithograph planographic print depicting visitors viewing Russian exhibit in the Crystal Palace. Part of a set of 7 prints. Lower left ...
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 4
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1851
Scope and Contents:
25 3/4 x 18 7/8 in.; 65.405 x 47.9425 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0067.6, Souvenir print commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Color lithograph planographic print depicting visitors viewing Tunis exhibit area in the Crystal Palace. Part of a set of 7 prints. Lower le...
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 4
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1851
Scope and Contents:
26 7/8 x 20 in.; 68.2625 x 50.8 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0067.7, Souvenir print commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Color lithograph planographic print depicting visitors viewing Tunis exhibit area in the Crystal Palace. Part of a set of 7 prints. Lower le...
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 4
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1851
Scope and Contents:
25 1/8 x 19 1/4 in.; 63.8175 x 48.895 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0068, Souvenir print commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Color lithograph planographic print; depicts the exterior of the Crystal Palace; plan of Crystal Palace with key to exhibit areas of countries
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 3
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1851
Scope and Contents:
25 1/8 x 19 1/4 in.; 63.8175 x 48.895 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0069, Souvenir print commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Color lithograph planographic print depicting the exterior of the Crystal Palace with visitors gathered around the grounds. Marked "Built of Ir...
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 5
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1851
Scope and Contents:
16 1/2 x 12 in.; 41.91 x 30.48 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0070 , Souvenir print commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Engraving depicting a view of the interior of the Crystal Palace filled with visitors. Marked: "Beilage zur Weiner Allgemeinen Zeitung... [/] ...
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 5
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1851
Scope and Contents:
21 1/8 x 15 1/4 in.; 53.6575 x 38.735 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0071, Souvenir print commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Color lithograph planographic print depicting view on the South Side of the Crystal Palace; visitors making their way to the Crystal Palace. Lo...
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 5
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1851
Scope and Contents:
20 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.; 52.705 x 34.925 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0072, Souvenir print commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Color lithograph planographic print depicting a family of three on the second floor with a giant tree and fountain in the background. ,
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 6
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1851
Scope and Contents:
23 1/2 x 17 1/4 in.; 59.69 x 43.815 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0073, Souvenir print commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Color lithograph planographic print depicting a group of visitors gathering around the fountain in the Crystal Palace. Glued to board
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 6
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1851
Scope and Contents:
23 1/2 x 17 1/4 in.; 59.69 x 43.815 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Box 73
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1900
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0074, Souvenir print commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Color lithograph planographic print depicting visitors in the United States area viewing the Greek Slave Statue and other exhibits. Glued to boa...
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 6
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1851
Scope and Contents:
23 1/2 x 17 1/4 in.; 59.69 x 43.815 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0075, Souvenir print commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Color lithograph planographic print depicting a group of visitors gathered around a fountain and portrait of HRH Prince Albert in the Crystal Pa...
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 6
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1851
Scope and Contents:
23 1/2 x 17 1/4 in.; 59.69 x 43.815 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0084, Souvenir print commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Engraving depicting visitors gathered at the fountain inside the Crystal Palace. Marked "The Illustrated London News
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 7
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1851
Scope and Contents:
21 3/8 x 15 3/8 in.; 54.2925 x 39.0525 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0085, Souvenir print commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Depicting exhibits and visitors in the Northwest portion of the Nave in the Crystal Palace. Marked "Suppplement to the Illustrated London News
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 7
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1852-01-24
Scope and Contents:
21 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.; 55.245 x 40.005 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0086, Souvenir print commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations. Engraving depicting exhibits and visitors in the Northewest portion of the Nave in the Crystal Palace. Marked "The Illustrated London News"
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 7
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1851
Scope and Contents:
21 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.; 55.245 x 40.005 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0117.1, Souvenir poster commemorating the Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations in New York. Bird's eyee View of New York; New York from Union Square; Maps of Vicinity of New York and Manhattan; the Latting Observatory; collage ...
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 8
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1853
Scope and Contents:
22 3/8 x 17 3/4 in.; 56.8325 x 45.085 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
1989.0438.0117.2, Souvenir poster commemorating the Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations in New York. Photomechanical reproduction and enlargement of poster 1989.0438.0117.1. The New York Crystal Palace; bird's eye view of New York; New ...
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 9
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1853
Scope and Contents:
23 1/4 x 18 3/4 in.; 59.055 x 47.625 cm
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research but two oversize folders are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation:
Larry Zim World's Fair Collection, 1841-1988, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
