A World on Display: The St. Louis World's Fair of 1904

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Released February 10, 1994

Overview

Uses first-person accounts from Missourians who went to the Fair in 1904, interviews with historians, archival motion pictures, and photographs to situate the St. Louis Fair in the social, political, and cultural context of American society in 1904. Covers American civilization at the turn of the century; the representation of history; authenticity; modernity; dress and body language; oral history and childhood memories; world fairs as experiences; and receiving information through visual symbols, words, and exhibits.

Runtime

0h 53m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

A World on Display: The St. Louis World's Fair of 1904


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English

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    New Deal Films

    United States

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    Missouri Humanities Council

    United States

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