Date Original
1891-1893
Description
This collection contains a notice regarding the Columbian Exposition "Arkansas Must Be Represented," a capitol stock certificate from the Arkansas World's Fair Association, and a letter.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Columbian Exposition was planned to open in Chicago, Illinois, in 1892 to coincide with the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' voyage to America, but opened a year late. In 1891, the Arkansas World's Fair Association met and agreed for Arkansas to participate in the Exposition to encourage settlers to move to Arkansas. Financial and political difficulties threatened the project but it was finally completed in time for the World's Fair in 1893.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas; Illinois
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.100.026
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Columbian Exposition papers, SMC.100.026
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Columbian Exposition papers, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
