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100 1 _aEllis, DeLancey M.,
_d1873-1929
245 1 0 _aNew York at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis 1904 :
_bReport of the New York State Commission
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-01
508 _aProduced by Michael Oltz and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"New York at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis 1904" by DeLancey M. Ellis is a historical account compiled in the early 20th century. This detailed report outlines New York State's participation in the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, a pivotal event celebrating the centenary of the significant land acquisition by the United States. The text covers the commission's organization, the state's exhibits, and various dignified events that took place during the Exposition, highlighting New York's contributions to this major world's fair. The opening of the text sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the James Monroe-era territorial acquisition, delving into the historical context and significance surrounding the Louisiana Purchase. It details the structure and roles of the New York State Commission involved in the fair, the selection of the site for New York's official building, and elaborate preparations leading up to the event. The narrative includes reflections on speeches given during the inauguration and the cultural aspirations tied to the Exposition, establishing a connection between past achievements and future ambitions as voiced by political leaders of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLouisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 : Saint Louis, Mo.) -- New York (State)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9308
999 _c51093
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