{"value"=>"<p>The files reflect the broad range of business that came before Holmes in his capacity as Division Director. While some of the correspondence is addressed to Whalen, most is addressed to and answered by Holmes. Included are records detailing European trips undertaken by Holmes and Chairman of the Board George McAneny securing participation commitments; promotional activities generated through the busy Paris office, outpost for the Fair Corporation overseas; failed negotiations with Canadian officials for the exhibition of the Dionne Quintuplets; and planning activities related to the British royal visit to the Fair. The files on foreign participation, with letters protesting the Italian, Spanish, and Soviet pavilions, and visa requests from individuals seeking entry to the United States suggest the unfolding conflict in Europe. The Washington files include information on legislative acts passed to facilitate the operation of the Fair, and extensive correspondence with Sol Bloom -- Congressional representative from New York and Director and United States Commissioner of the New York World's Fair. Additional correspondence from New York Representative Hamilton Fish includes expressions of concern that the Fair was not placing enough emphasis on \"patriotic demonstrations.\"</p>"}