BOOKS
about the
COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION
WORLD'S FAIR OF 1893
The following books deal exclusively with The 1893 Fair
held in Chicago, U.S.A. It was originally planned to
open in 1892 to commemorate the 400th year anniversary
of Columbus' voyage to what would become The Americas.
It was not able to be planned, built, and operating in
time, so it was delayed for a year.
THE FOLLOWING MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED
WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHOR ©
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ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY: WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO 1893 (1992)
By G.L. Dybwad and Joy Bliss. Over 2700 items listed and
described with 250-plus Illustrations. Categories covered
include Foreign and State Publications, Legislation, Official
Exposition Publications, Music, Guides, View Books, Magazines
and Newspapers, Children's Books, Cookbooks, Fiction, World's
Congresses, Salesmen's Samples, Unpublished Materials, as well
as Recent Publications. Many historical facts are presented.
Index is included. A 1998 supplement will contain over 1500
new citations, updated prices, and 150 new source listings.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Published By: Order From: The Book Stops Here
The Book Stops Here (505) 296-9047
1108 Rocky Point Court NE -The Book Stops Here
Albuquerque, New Mexico
U.S.A. 87123-1952
ISBN: 0-9631612-0-2 Price: $39.95 (U.S. Funds)
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ART AND HANDICRAFT IN THE WOMAN'S BUILDING OF THE
WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, CHICAGO, 1893 (1893)
Edited by Maud Howe Elliott with special articles by Potter
Palmer and Julia Ward Howe. *(Not Reviewed.)
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ART OF THE WORLD (1895)
By Ripley Hitchcock. Two volumes of art as presented at the
1893 World's Fair. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
D. Appleton and company
New York, New York
U.S.A.
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THE BOOK OF THE BUILDERS (1894)
By Daniel Burnham and Francis Miller. *(No Further
Information.)
Published By:
Colombian Memorial
Publication Society
Chicago, Illinois
U.S.A.
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THE BOOK OF THE FAIR: (1893)
"An Historical and Descriptive Presentation of the
World's Science, Art, and Industry, as Viewed
Through the Columbian Exposition at Chicago in 1893"
By (No Author Credited). This is a collection of articles and
photographs related to the design of this fair. It also has
an extensive history of world expositions up to that time.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Bancroft Company
New York, New York
U.S.A.
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CATALOGUE OF A STRATIGRAPHICAL COLLECTION OF
CANADIAN ROCKS (1893)
Prepared by the Geological Survey of Canada for the World's
Columbian Exposition. *(Not Reviewed.)
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CATALOGUE OF SCHOOL APPLIANCES, PUPILS' WORK, ETC. (1986)
By Samuel Passmore May. Exhibited by the Education Department
of Ontario, Canada, at the World's Columbian Exposition,
prepared under the authority of N. Awrey, Esq., M.P.P.,
Commissioner for Ontario, by S. Passmore May.
*(Not Reviewed.)
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CELEBRATING THE NEW WORLD: (1993)
"Chicago's Columbian Exposition of 1893"
By Robert Muccigrosso. Part of The "American Ways" series.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Ivan R Dee Publishers
ISBN: 1566630142
Price: $11.95
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CHICAGO DAY AT THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION 1893 (1997)
By G.L. Dybwad and Joy Bliss. October 9, 1893 was designated
"Chicago Day" at the world's fair and over 750,000 attended.
The book describes the day's events such as the parades and
fireworks, and also discusses crowd problems. Follow one
photographer at the fair via a large enclosed map. Includes
photographer's information as to camera lenses & angles
and film processes. 225 illustrations including 9 in colour
and 43 previously unpublished platinum photographs. Also
includes recipes from 7 Columbian Exposition Cookbooks and
chapters on souvenirs and ballooning. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By: Order From: The Book Stops Here
The Book Stops Here (505) 296-9047
1108 Rocky Point Ct. NE -The Book Stops Here
Albuquerque, New Mexico
U.S.A. 87123-1952
ISBN: Unknown Price: $34.95 (U.S. Funds)
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CHICAGO'S WHITE CITY OF 1893 (1976)
By David F. Burg. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
University of Kentucky Press
Lexington, Kentucky
U.S.A.
ISBN: 0-8131-0140-9
Price: $15.00 (U.S. Funds)
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CHICAGO WORLDS FAIR (1998)
By Joann Grote. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 1577482913
Price: $3.97 (U.S. Funds)
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CHICAGO WORLDS FAIR OF 1893: (1980)
"A Photographic Record"
By Stanley Appelbaum. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Dover Publications
ISBN: 0-486-23990-X
Price: $9.95 (U.S. Funds)
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CHICAGO WORLDS FAIR OF 1893: (1992)
"The World's Columbian Exposition"
By Norman Bolotin and Christine Lang. This looks at the
planning and design of the attractions and exhibits at the
fair. With photos. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Preservation Press
Washington, DC
U.S.A.
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COLUMBIAN ODYSSEYS: LINKING THE OLD WORLD WITH THE NEW (1992)
"A Salute to the Chicago World's Fair"
By C. F. Nagro. *(Not Reviewed.)
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COLUMBIAN WORLD'S FAIR COLLECTIBLES, CHICAGO (1892-1893) (1988)
By Howard M. Rossen and John M. Kaduck. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Xs Books
ISBN: 9998379482
Price: $3.98 (U.S. Funds)
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CONNECTICUT AT THE WORLD'S FAIR (1977)
Report of the commissioners from Connecticut of the Columbian
Exhibition of 1893 at Chicago. Also Report of the work of the
Board of Lady Managers of Connecticut. [See "History of The
Work of Connecticut Women At The Worlds Columbian Exposition,
Chicago, 1893" below.] *(Not Reviewed.)
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CONTESTING IMAGES: (1994)
"Photography and The World's Columbian Exposition"
By Julie Brown. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0-8165-1410-0
Price: $60.00 (U.S. Funds)
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THE DREAM CITY: (1893)
"A Portfolio of Photographic Views
of the World's Columbian Exposition"
By Halsey Ives. Show photos with comments on the attractions
and exhibits at the fair. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
N.D. Thompson
St. Louis, Missouri
U.S.A.
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EDUCATION NOVA SCOTIA (1987)
By AH MacKay. A conspectus of the public free school system
and educational institutions of the province of Nova Scotia,
as displayed at the fair. *(Not Reviewed.)
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EIGHTEEN NINETY-THREE COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION (1981)
"Admission and Concession Tickets"
By James Doolin. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Doolco Incorporated
ISBN: 0-914626-02-7
Price: $10.00 (U.S. Funds)
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ELECTRICITY AT THE COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION (1894)
By J.P. Barrett. *(No Further Information.)
Published By:
R.R. Donnelly & Sons
Chicago, Illinois
U.S.A.
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THE FAIR WOMEN (1981)
"The Story of the Woman's Building at The
World's Columbian Exposition of 1893"
By Jeanne Madeline Weimann. Discusses women's roles in
conjunction with The World's Columbian Exposition.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Published by:
Academy Chicago
Chicago, U.S.A.
ISBN: 0-915864-67-3
Price: $39.95 (U.S. Funds)
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THE FINAL OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF WORKS
OF THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION (1988)
By Daniel H. Burnham. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Garland Publishing
ISBN: 0-8240-3723-5
Price: $540.00 (U.S. Funds)
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GRAND ILLUSIONS: (1993)
"Chicago's World's Fair of 1893"
By Neil Harris, Wim De Wit, James Gilbert, Robert W. Rydell.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Sewall Company
ISBN: 0-913820-18-0
Price: $19.95 (U.S. Funds)
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THE GREAT AMERICAN FAIR: (1979)
"The World's Columbia Exposition
and American Culture"
By Reid Badger. This looks at the planning and design of the
attractions and exhibits at the fair. It also discusses the
fair's impact on society and the city of Chicago.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Nelson Hall Company
ISBN: 0882294482
Price: $48.95
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HISTORY OF THE WORK OF CONNECTICUT WOMEN AT THE
WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, CHICAGO, 1893 (1976)
By Kate Brannon Knight, president of The Connecticut Board
of Lady Managers. *(Not Reviewed.)
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A HISTORY OF THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION (19 )
Edited by Rossiter Johnson. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Appleton
New York, New York
U.S.A.
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HISTORY OF THE WORLD'S FAIR: (1893)
"Being a Complete and Authentic Description
of the Columbian Exposition From Its Inception "
By Benjamin Cummings Truman. Special articles by Thos. W.
Palmer. Part of the "America In Two Centuries" series.
*(Not Reviewed.)
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Reprint By: (1976)
Ayer Company Publishing
ISBN: 0-405-07714-9
Price: $64.95 (U.S. Funds)
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ILLINOIS WOMEN'S WORK (1893)
By Illinois Woman's Exposition Board. Women's part in The
World's Columbian Exposition in 1893 Chicago. Part of The
Gerritsen Collection of Women's History. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published by: Price: Unknown
State Register Print
Springfield, Illinois
U.S.A.
ISBN: Unknown
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THE MAGIC CITY (1975)
By James William Buel. Part of the "Culture in America"
series. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Ayer Company Publishing
ISBN: 0-405-06364-4
Price: $87.95 (U.S. Funds)
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THE NATIONAL EXPOSITION SOUVENIR: (1893)
"What America Owes to Women"
Edited by Lydia Hoyt Farmer. Introduction by Julia Ward Howe.
*(Not Reviewed.)
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OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXHIBITION (1894)
By John J. Flinn. (Compiler) In two volumes. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Columbian Guide Company
Chicago, Illinois
U.S.A.
ISBN: Unknown
Price: Unknown
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OFFICIAL WORLD'S FAIR PICTORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY (1984)
By Mitchell L. Osborne. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Picayune Press Limited
ISBN: 0317122312
Price: $3.95
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PERFECT CITIES: (1991)
"Chicago'S Utopias of 1893"
By James Gilbert. *(Not Reviewed.)
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PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF THE WORLD'S FAIR (1893)
" A Guide to the Worlds's Fair and Chicago"
Fair Guide Book. Over 300 books and publications were printed
for this fair many of which were labelled "Official Guides".
While not appearing to be the type of book one buys at the
entrance gate to get one's self around the fair, it none the
less gives detailed descriptions of the pavilions and events.
The host city of Chicago has its sites profiled as well.
*(Our copy is the hard-cover edition 15cm X 23cm standard book
size, 493 pages long! There are over 150 full-page photos of
Chicago and the fair, with each description and photo listed
in the table of contents, although many of the page numbers
are wrong. No index.
PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF THE WORLD'S FAIR (Continued)
This fair was originally to be held in 1892 to celebrate the
"discovery" of The Americas by Columbus but they could not
get it together in time, so it was delayed a year. The fair
grounds and some of the pavilions now partly make up The
University of Chicago. The CEC's copy of this book is an
original edition.)
Published by:
C. R. Parish & Company
ISBN: Unknown
Original
Cost: Unknown
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PREJUDICE AND PRIDE (19 )
"Presenting American Art at the
1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition"
By Carolyn Kinder Carr. Revised and updated by Brandon
Fortune and Michelle Mead, this is a catalogue of American
paintings and sculptures exhibited at this fair. With colour
plates. *(Not Reviewed.)
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REDISCOVERING THE 1893 CHICAGO WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION (19 )
By Robert W. Rydell. *(No Further Information.)
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REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER FROM THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC (1893)
By John McIntosh. *(Not Reviewed.)
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REPORT ON THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION (1981)
By William Saunders. A report on the progress of work at
the Canadian Section of the fair.
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REVISITING THE WHITE CITY (1993)
"American Art at the 1893 World's Fair"
By Carolyn Kinder Carr (Editor) and George Gurney. The
National Museum of American Art and the National Portrait
Gallery of the Smithsonian institution spent five years
researching the paintings and sculpture shown at the
exposition and have jointly produced this comprehensive,
commemorative volume. A colour plate section highlights 100
works of art featured at the exhibition. Historian Robert
Rydell discusses the historical and cultural context of the
fair, and Carolyn Kinder Carr adds to an understanding of the
regional and gender prejudices that pervaded the American art
arena at that time. An extensive catalogue section updates the
complete 1893 checklist, providing much new information on the
521 artists and locations of the objects, and offering
descriptions and illustrations of well over three-fourths of
the 1,184 works originally displayed.
REVISITING THE WHITE CITY
(Continued)
Over 900 illustrations of the art and the fair itself should
make this book a valuable resource for those interested in
late nineteenth-century art and culture. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Smithsonian Institute National Museum of Art
ISBN: 0937311022
Price: $35.00
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SCENES OF THE WORLD TO COME: (1995)
"European Architecture and the
American Challenge, 1893-1960"
Jean-Louis Cohen and Hubert Damisch. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Canadian Centre
for Architecture
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
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SHEPP'S WORLD'S FAIR PHOTOGRAPHED (1893)
By James W. and Daniel B. Shepp. Large format (23 x 27 cm.)
528 pages. Picture book of the 1893 Columbian Exposition. No
further information available.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Published by: Price: (Unknown)
Globe Bible Publishing Company
Chicago, Illinois
U.S.A.
ISBN: (Unknown)
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THE SUMMER OF DREAMS: (1993)
"The Story of a World's Fair Girl (Her Story)"
By Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler, and Renee Graff.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Silver Burdett Press
ISBN: 0382243323
Price: $7.95
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TODAY THEN: (1992)
"America's Best Minds Look 100 Years
Into the Future On the occasion of The
1893 Chicago World's Fair"
By Dave Walter. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
American World Geographic
ISBN: 1-56037-024-6
Price: $12.95 (U.S. Funds)
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THE WHITE CITY (1981)
By John Moses and Paul Selby. *(Not Reviewed.)
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WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXHIBITION AT CHICAGO (1893)
By (No Author Credited.) The full title is: "Descriptive
Text, Site and Buildings: World's Columbian Exposition,
Jackson Park, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., May 1st to October
31st, 1893". Whew! Certainly one of the longest book titles
in this section. This book was apparently commissioned by The
Exposition and is mainly a picture book of the fair.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Published by: Price: (Unknown)
Chisholm Brothers
Portland, Maine
U.S.A.
ISBN: (Unknown)
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THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION: (1995)
"A Centennial Bibliographic Guide"
By David J. Bertuca, Donald K. Hartman, and Susan M.
Neumeister. This is Volume 26 of the "Bibliographies and
Indexes in American History" series and cites articles from
books and magazines about the 1893 fair. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Greenwood Publishing Group
ISBN: 0-313-26644-1
Price: $85.00
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THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION (19 )
"The Chicago World's Fair of 1893"
By Norman Bolotin and Christine Laing. *(Not Reviewed.)
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THE WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION: (1992)
"A One Hundred Year Retrospective"
By Norman Bolotin and Christine Laing. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Preservation Press
ISBN: 0-89133-196-4
Price: $29.95 (U.S. Funds)
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WORLD'S FAIR: JAMAICA AT CHICAGO (1893)
By Charles Ward. An account descriptive of the colony of
Jamaica, with historical and other appendices. With map and
illustrations. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
W. J. Pell
New York, New York
U.S.A.
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WORLD'S FAIR NOTES: (1992)
"A Woman Journalist Views
Chicago's 1893 Columbian Exposition"
By Marian Shaw. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Pogo Press
ISBN: 1880654008
Price: $12.95
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THE WORLD'S FAIR THROUGH A CAMERA AND HOW I MADE MY PICTURES (1894)
By Walter Massey and William Withrow. Illustrated with 40
leaves of plates. *(Not Reviewed.)
Published By:
Briggs, Coates, and Huestis.
Toronto, Montreal, Halifax
Canada
ISBN: 0665337167
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