Found 3 collections related to Exhibitions -- New York (State) -- New York

The American Institute of the City of New York, also known as the American Institute of the City of New York for the Encouragement of Science and Invention, was an association of inventors which organized exhibitions, lecture series and radio broadcasts to inform the public about new technologies and served as a locus for inventors' professional activities. It was chartered in 1829 and merged with the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) in the 1980s. less

Collection consists of letters from prominent authors acknowledging invitations to attend complimentary Fruit Festival given by the Association at the Crystal Palace in New York City; and issues of the American Publishers Circular and Literary Gazette for Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, 1855, containing detailed descriptions of the festival. less

Ashley Trimble Cole (1876-1965) was a lawyer in New York City who was active in both city and state politics. He served on the New York State Racing Commission and was a member of the New York State World's Fair Commission from 1936 to 1941. Collection consists of correspondence and materials relating to the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair. Bulk of the correspondence concerns New York State courts and the state bar association and includes topics such as legislation, judicial appointments, and social events. Other letters pertain to political campaigns, appointments, and legal and personal matters. New York World's Fair materials include photographs of exhibits at the New York State pavilion, tickets and invitations to opening events, and 1941 official report of the New York State World's Fair Commission. less