Grant B. Schmalgemeier Century of Progress postcard collection
Collection
Identifier: Midwest-MS-Schmalgemeier
Identification Note
Postcards in this collection include the prefix "COP" before the item number.
Dates
- 1933-1934
Creator
- Schmalgemeier, Grant B., 1921-1992 (Person)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.
Extent
2.9 Linear Feet (3,000 postcards in 5 boxes)
Abstract
This collection was a gift from Chicago postcard collector, Grant B. Schmalgemeier. It consists of 3,000 postcards of the 1933-34 Chicago World's Fair. The collection provides a comprehensive look at the fair, and includes postcards of the rides and attractions.
Stack Location
2 39 4
Provenance
Donated by the Lake County Forest Preserve District as part of the Curt Teich Postcard Archives Collection at the Newberry Library.
Source
- Lake County Forest Preserve District (Ill.) (Donor, Organization)
Creator
- Schmalgemeier, Grant B., 1921-1992 (Person)
- Title
- Grant B. Schmalgemeier Century of Progress postcard collection, 1933-1934
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org