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Golden Gate International Exposition scrapbook [graphic].
BANC PIC 2003.003--ffALB; BANC PIC 2003.003--ffALB
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Title:
Golden Gate International Exposition scrapbookCreator/Contributor:
Burton, Leo R. T., creatorAbstract:
Newsclippings, professional photographs, snapshots, postcards, and ephemera documenting the 1939 Golden Gate International
Exposition on Treasure Island, San Francisco. Most items document the creation of the "world's largest relief map" of 11 western
states, for which Leo Burton was chief draftsman. Includes photographs of workshops, progress photographs of map creation,
project cost sheets and staff emergency rosters, as well as relevant newsclippings and brochure text. The map was created
by or for The Industrial West, Inc., with funding from the W.P.A., promoting the industrial development and resources of the
region from the Rockies to the Pacific. Many snapshots are signed or inscribed by pictured staff members. Also present are
newsclippings and commercial photographs related to the exposition in general, to Treasure Island, and to the Bay Bridge.
Date:
1938-1939 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caIndustrial West.
Golden Gate International Exposition (1939-1940 : San Francisco, Calif.) -- Pictorial works
Cartography -- West (U.S.) -- Pictorial works
Cartographers -- Pictorial works
Industrialization -- West (U.S.)
Place marketing -- West (U.S.)
West (U.S.) -- Relief models
Note:
Compiled by Leo Burton, with his initials on front cover: L.-R.T.B.
Title supplied by cataloger.
RESTRICTED due to CONDITION. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE. Requests for use of original must be approved by the appropriate curator.
Type:
graphicPhysical Description:
graphic
photoprint
1 album (ca. 400 photographic prints, newsclippings, and ephemera) : b&w ; album 29 x 40 cm
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC PIC 2003.003--ffALB
BANC PIC 2003.003--ffALB
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
RESTRICTED due to CONDITION. UNAVAILABLE FOR USE. Requests for use of original must be approved by the appropriate curator.