Commission for New York World's Fair Collection
Title
Commission for New York World's Fair Collection
Subject
New York World's Fair (1964-1965)
Exhibitions
Illinois
Description
The Commission of New York World's Fair Collection features several images of the Illinois Pavilion and its visitors. The theme of the pavilion was "Land of Lincoln." The Illinois Pavilion at the 1964-1965 World's Fair featured two statues of Lincoln outside and exhibits of Lincoln-related items inside. The highlight of the pavilion was the Walt Disney-designed audio-animatronics show, "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln."
The Virginia Marmaduke Papers, 1964-1965, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum contains several related documents. Ms. Marmaduke served as the Special Events Director for the Illinois Commission to the World's Fair. The finding aid for this collection may be found at http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/430.
Photographs in this collection include images of famous visitors to the Illinois Pavilion, Illinois Governor Otto Kerner with attendees, and Walt Disney visiting the Abraham Lincoln Home in Springfield.
The Virginia Marmaduke Papers, 1964-1965, at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum contains several related documents. Ms. Marmaduke served as the Special Events Director for the Illinois Commission to the World's Fair. The finding aid for this collection may be found at http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/430.
Photographs in this collection include images of famous visitors to the Illinois Pavilion, Illinois Governor Otto Kerner with attendees, and Walt Disney visiting the Abraham Lincoln Home in Springfield.
Collection Items
Dwight Eisenhower and Mamie Eisenhower
Former President Dwight Eisenhower and his wife, Mamie, visit the Illinois Pavilion at the New York World's Fair. Virginia Marmaduke, Special Events Director for the Illinois Commission to the World's Fair, stands next to them holding a Land of…
Princess Grace of Monaco and Princess Caroline of Monaco
Princess Grace of Monaco and her daughter, Princess Caroline, tour the Illinois Pavilion at the New York World's Fair with a group of unidentified people.
Gina Lollobrigida
Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida stands with two young men before Anna Hyatt Huntington's statue "Abraham Lincoln: On the Prairie" outside the Illinois Pavilion during the New York World's Fair.
Pope Paul VI in Car
Visitors wave as Pope Paul VI's motorcade drives past the Illinois Pavilion during the New York World's Fair.
Walt Disney
Walt Disney stands outside of the Abraham Lincoln Home before receiving an award from the Boys Club of Springfield.
Otto Kerner and Young Patron
Governor Otto Kerner assists a young boy with his balloons outside of the Illinois Pavilion on Illinois Day at the New York World's Fair.
Otto Kerner and Terese Cooney
Photo caption: "Gov. Kerner kissing special guest of the day, Terese Cooney, of Mattydale, N.Y., on stage in the auditorium of the pavilion. The occasion is the formal presentation of an accurate study of Illinois made by the 13 yr. old girl during…
Marlyn Majorettes
Members of the Marlyn Majorettes of Sycamore stand in formation. The group performed at the New York World's Fair.
Model of Illinois Pavilion
An aerial view of a small scale model shows the Illinois Pavilion constructed for the New York World's Fair.
Dick Ellsworth and Tommy Mullin
Dick Ellsworth of the Chicago Cubs signs an autograph for Tommy Mullin outside of the Illinois Pavilion during a Cubs Autograph Party at the New York World's Fair.
Ushers
Ushers for the Illinois Pavilion gather around a replica of Gutzon Borglum's Lincoln bust, "The Prairie Resident", on display outside of the pavilion at the New York World's Fair. Anna Hyatt Huntington's statue "Abraham Lincoln: On the Prairie" is…
Collection Tree
- Illinois Photographic Collection
- Commission for New York World's Fair Collection