The collection documents Eugen Sandow and other bodybuilders through correspondence and photographs.
Scope and Contents:
The collection contains original and copy photographs of Eugen Sandow and other bodybuilders and actors, by well known photographers Warwick Brooks, Napoleon Sarony, Benjamin J. Falk, George Steckel, and others; correspondence with well-known bodybuilders such as Joe Weider and Katie Sandwina; and periodicals and books about Sandow.
Arrangement:
The collection is divided into four series.
Series 1: Background Materials, 1894-1958
Series 2: Correspondence, 1902-1954
Series 3: Publications, 1926-03-1955-01
Series 4: Photographs, 1889-1952
Biographical:
Ernest Edwin Coffin (1898-1954) was a California amateur bodybuilder, and weightlifter and collector of bodybuilding memorabilia, especially on the subject of Eugen Sandow. Coffin considered himself the world's expert on "Sandowania" and spent over 40 years writing and collecting memorabilia about Sandow as well as other strongmen such as Joe Weider, Milo Steinborn, and Katie Sandwina.
Born Frederich Muller (1867-1925) in Konigsberg, Prussia, Muller emigrated to England in 1889 and become a citizen in 1906. Muller adopted the stage name of Eugen Sandow and ran several schools of physical culture, performed, lectured, and wrote about strength amd mental and physical health. Sandow toured the United States in 1893 with his manager, Florenz Ziegfeld, the "Follies" showman. Sandow's first American appearance was at the World's Fair in Chicago where he was an instant success. Ziegfeld marketed Sandow as "the perfect man," and "the modern Hercules." Sandow used his popularity to market books, a magazine (Physical Culture), and exercise equipment.
Separated Materials:
Materials in the Division of Culture and the Arts (now Division of Cultural and Community Life).
The Division of Culture and the Arts holds hand weights, a cut-out, and a dumbbell belonging to Eugen Sandow. See accession #2001.0179.
Provenance:
The collection was donated to the Archives Center by Dan Manhart in 2009.
Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
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.
Correspondence, 1888-1934, concerning Clark's paintings and exhibitions; a list of paintings owned by Congressman Brewer, handwritten by Clark; exhibition catalogs and announcements of the School of Industrial Design, Trenton, New Jersey, the Society of American Artists, New York City, the World's Columbian Exposition, 1893, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the National Academy of Design, New York City, and the American Society of Miniature Painters; an etching by William Merritt Chase; a paper fan from the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, 1876; and clippings and miscellaneous printed material.
Biographical / Historical:
Painter, portrait painter, art administrator. Born in Trenton, New Jersey. Studied with William Merritt Chase. Painted murals for the State House in New Jerey. Key in establishing Trenton's School of Industrial Design in 1890, and served for 18 years on its' board of trustees. Died in Martha's Vineyard.
Provenance:
Received 1982 through J. M. Edelstein, Librarian of the National Gallery of Art.
Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
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 148 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
1989.0438.0578, Souvenir map commemorating the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. "Bird's Eye View of Chicago, 1893 [/] View of Chicago in 1832" on backside; Front: "Chicago, ILL USA 1893 [/] Key to State Sites and Buildings [/] Key ...
Collection Collector:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Cultural History Search this
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 43
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1892-1893
Scope and Contents:
30 1/8 x 15 in.; 76.5175 x 38.1 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.
1989.0438.0704, Souvenir poster commemorating the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. Marked "Columbian World Exposition 1893 [/] U..S. of America [/] CHICAGO [/] ILLINOIS;" Miss Columbia with torch and sword; above her are flags of ...
Collection Collector:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Cultural History Search this
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 42
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1893
Scope and Contents:
21 x 28 in.; 53.34 x 71.12 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.
1989.0438.0705, Souvenir poster commemorating the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. Inscribed: "Worlds Columbian Exposition [/] Chicago 1893;" text about size, weight of the Ferris Wheel; depiction thereof at night with visitors. ...
Collection Collector:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Cultural History Search this
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 148
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1893
Scope and Contents:
30 3/8 x 42 5/8 in.; 77.1525 x 108.2675 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.
1989.0438.0706, Souvenir print commemorating the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. Lower right inscribed "Collection of Mrs. Norman B. Woolworth, New York." Depiction of the Horticultural Hall and surrounding grounds. Reproductio...
Collection Collector:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Cultural History Search this
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 44
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1893
Scope and Contents:
28 1/2 x 22 5/8 in.; 72.39 x 57.4675 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.
1989.0438.0707, Souvenir print commemorating the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. Top half depicts Chicago after the Great Fire; bottom half shows a view of the Exhibition buildings, female figure Columbia with shield, "I Will." ...
Collection Collector:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Cultural History Search this
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 44
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1893
Scope and Contents:
18 x 23 1/4 in.; 45.72 x 59.055 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.
1989.0438.0708.1, Souvenir print commemorating the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. Aerial view of exhibition buildings and Lake Michigan. ,
Collection Collector:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Cultural History Search this
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 43
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1893
Scope and Contents:
26 5/8 x 18 in.; 67.6275 x 45.72 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.
1989.0438.0708.2, Souvenir poster commemorating the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. Basin, Court of Honor and surrounding exhibition depicted
Collection Collector:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Cultural History Search this
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 43
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1893
Scope and Contents:
24 1/2 x 18 in.; 62.23 x 45.72 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.
1989.0438.0708.3, Souvenir poster commemorating the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. Basin, Court of Honor and surrounding exhibition buildings depicted
Collection Collector:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Cultural History Search this
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 43
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1893
Scope and Contents:
24 1/2 x 18 in.; 62.23 x 45.72 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.
1989.0438.0709, Souvenir illustration commemorating the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. Young Columbus, Miss Columbia receive souvenir coins from Uncle Sam. Inscribed: "The Execution and enterprise of The Publication received the...
Collection Collector:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Cultural History Search this
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 39
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1893
Scope and Contents:
10 3/4 x 15 1/2 in.; 27.305 x 39.37 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.
1989.0438.0710 , Souvenir print commemorating the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. Depiction looking east half of Basin with Statue Republic. ,
Collection Collector:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Cultural History Search this
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 39
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1893
Scope and Contents:
18 x 13 5/8 in.; 45.72 x 34.6075 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.
1989.0438.0712, Souvenir broadside commemorating the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. "The Profecting [/] Kinetoscope [/] REAL LIFE [/] Perfect Motion [/] Thrillling Realism [/] Before Your Eyes. War!War!War! Admission: Adults, Chi...
Collection Collector:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Cultural History Search this
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 45
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1893
Scope and Contents:
25 x 30 1/2 in.; 63.5 x 77.47 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.
1989.0438.0780.01 , Souvenir broadside commemorating the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. Depiction of Columbian and Crew on Boat Looking Toward America. ,
Collection Collector:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Cultural History Search this
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 42
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1893
Scope and Contents:
14 1/8 in.; 35.8775 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.
1989.0438.3155.1, Exhibit prop commemorating the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. Used in an unidentified exhibition by Larry Zim, collector. Photo reproduction of a female dancer. ,
Collection Collector:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Cultural History Search this
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 115
Type:
Archival materials
Scope and Contents:
23 3/4 x 16 3/8 in.; 60.325 x 41.5925 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.
1989.0438.0578, Souvenir map commemorating the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. "Bird's Eye View of Chicago, 1893 [/] View of Chicago in 1832" on backside; Front: "Chicago, ILL USA 1893 [/] Key to State Sites and Buildings [/] Key ...
Collection Collector:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Cultural History Search this
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 43
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1892-1893
Scope and Contents:
30 1/8 x 15 in.; 76.5175 x 38.1 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.
1989.0438.0704, Souvenir poster commemorating the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. Marked "Columbian World Exposition 1893 [/] U..S. of America [/] CHICAGO [/] ILLINOIS;" Miss Columbia with torch and sword; above her are flags of ...
Collection Collector:
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Cultural History Search this
Zim, Larry (Larry Zimmerman), 1931-1987 Search this
Container:
Map-folder 42
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1893
Scope and Contents:
21 x 28 in.; 53.34 x 71.12 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.
