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St. Louis scholars contribute essays on the untold stories of the 1904 World’s Fair. The 1904 World’s Fair was a complex, fascinating event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand. It was shameful. It was full of fun and full of indignity. Now, 120 years after the Fair opened in St. Louis, a new exhibit at the Missouri History Museum is reintroducing the Fair and re-examining its legacy. It will re-examine the complexity of the Fair in ways that will make this story feel new again. A companion book to the exhibit, The Wonder and Complexity of the 1904 World’s Fair will go much deeper than the well-worn stories about the Ferris wheel and ice cream cones to explore topics including the Fair’s visual culture, technology, and international reach. It will also cover more challenging aspects, such as the Filipino people who were brought to St. Louis to be placed on display, the African Americans who were refused service, and the Chinese people who faced prejudice and arrest. Compelling images and artifacts from the Missouri Historical Society’s rich collections will further enhance these stories throughout the book, and additional images will comprise a small catalog at the end of the book.  

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Author:   The Missouri Historical Society Press ,  Sharon Smith ,  Dr. Arthelda Busch-Williams ,  Linda Nance
Publisher:   Missouri Historical Society Press
Imprint:   Missouri Historical Society Press
Dimensions:   Width: 20.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.513kg
ISBN:  

9798985571646

Pages:   152
Publication Date:   25 November 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Foreword by Sharon Smith Filipinos at the 1904 World’s Fair: A Legacy of Race and Empire by Ria Unson An Authentic View of Progress: Photography and Anthropology at the 1904 World’s Fair by Elizabeth Eikmann Discrimination against African Americans at the Fair by Dr. Arthelda Busch-Williams and Linda Nance Identity, Politics: How Nations Used the World’s Fair to Shape Their Global Image by Kristie Lein Meet Me at the Fair? by Peter Tao Spectacular Technology at the St. Louis World’s Fair by Dave Walsh World’s Fair Photos, Art, and Artifacts in the Missouri Historical Society Collections Index

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The Missouri Historical Society (MHS) exposes readers to perspectives of St. Louis and Missouri not usually introduced in simple history lessons. MHS publications offer readers of all backgrounds the chance to explore the historical and contemporary cultural, social, and political issues of the region—and discover the shared heritage of those who call it home.

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