{"value"=>"<p>Working in conjunction with Division Director Julius Holmes, Robert J. Cottrell served as director of the Ceremonials Department, making arrangements for special Fair functions and receptions for visiting dignitaries and heads of state. Documented are Cottrell's activities coordinating opening day ceremonies, planning and programming of State and National days, and the facilitation of special events including the frequent luncheons and dinners for distinguished guests held at Perylon Hall. Criticism of these receptions - deemed by many associated with the cash-strapped Corporation to be excessively lavish --can be found in Cottrell's memos.</p> <p>Related material on Government Participation can be found in the following sections of the Central Files records:</p> <p>P0. Government, boxes 286-320 [Hotlink] A1.16 Government Participation Division, boxes 51-52 [Hotlink]</p>"}