Olson-Moore collection of World's Columbian Exposition lantern slides, 1893.

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  • Collection ID 1987.0011
  • Title Olson-Moore collection of World's Columbian Exposition lantern slides [graphic].
  • Dates 1893.
  • Physical description 348 transparencies : lantern slide, b&w ; 8 x 10 cm. (3 1/4 x 4 in.)
  • Collection arrangement Organization: Arranged numerically.
  • Access and usage restrictions To consult this collection in the Research Center it is necessary to make an advance appointment (email: Research@chicagohistory.org ).
  • Collection summary Views of buildings (interior and exterior), sculpture, exhibits, people visiting the Exposition, Ferris Wheel, ships, the Lagoon, and overviews taken from the roofs of buildings of the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893.
  • Finding Aids Note Container list available (1987-011).
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mae Olson and Tom A. Moore (1987.0011).
  • Names
    • World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) Photographs.
    • World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • Exhibitions Illinois Chicago 1890-1899. lctgm
    • Fairs Illinois Chicago 1890-1899.
    • People Illinois Chicago 1890-1899. lctgm
    • Women Illinois Chicago 1890-1899. lctgm
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 1890-1899.
  • Genre Lantern slides. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/1987/11.htm