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288 results for: Century 21 Exposition (1962 World's Fair)

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Image of Donna Rydberg modeling an outfit at the US Science Pavilion, Seattle, 1962
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Donna Rydberg modeling an outfit at the US Science Pavilion, Seattle, 1962

This photo shows Donna Rydberg modeling an outfit at the United States Science Pavilion during the Century 21 Exposition (Seattle World's Fair). The United States Science Pavilion is now the Pacific Science Center.
ID Number:2012.38.23
Date:1962
Image of Model Donna Rydberg and hat designer John Eaton, Seattle, 1962
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Model Donna Rydberg and hat designer John Eaton, Seattle, 1962

In this photograph, fashion model Donna Rydberg and milliner John Eaton pose in front of the United States Science Pavilion, modeling a hat designed by Eaton. The "Century 21 blue" hat was designed for the Seattle World's Fair and called "Solar Phantasy." The arches of the hat represent science, the flowers represent the landscaping of the fairgrounds, feathers for the…
ID Number:2012.38.31
Date:1962
Image of Donna Rydberg in costume on makeshift stage with Gracie Hansen, 1961
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Donna Rydberg in costume on makeshift stage with Gracie Hansen, 1961

Donna Rydberg (1933-2008) was born and raised in Seattle, the only child of German immigrants Leo and Freida Bartl. During the 1960s, Rydberg had a successful modeling career and her work appeared in magazines, newspapers and fashion catalogs. She was also featured at various charity events and fashion show benefits at venues such as the Edgewater Inn, Frederick & Nelson,…
ID Number:2012.38.33
Date:1961
Image of Donna Rydberg, Gracie Hansen and John Eaton on stage at Century 21 groundbreaking event, 1961
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Donna Rydberg, Gracie Hansen and John Eaton on stage at Century 21 groundbreaking event, 1961

Donna Rydberg (1933-2008) was born and raised in Seattle, the only child of German immigrants Leo and Freida Bartl. During the 1960s, Rydberg had a successful modeling career and her work appeared in magazines, newspapers and fashion catalogs. She was also featured at various charity events and fashion show benefits at venues such as the Edgewater Inn, Frederick & Nelson,…
ID Number:2012.38.34
Date:1961
Image of John Eaton adjusting headpiece on model Donna Rydberg, 1961
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John Eaton adjusting headpiece on model Donna Rydberg, 1961

Donna Rydberg (1933-2008) was born and raised in Seattle, the only child of German immigrants Leo and Freida Bartl. During the 1960s, Rydberg had a successful modeling career and her work appeared in magazines, newspapers and fashion catalogs. She was also featured at various charity events and fashion show benefits at venues such as the Edgewater Inn, Frederick & Nelson,…
ID Number:2012.38.40
Date:1961
Image of Donna Rydberg in costume on stage with John Eaton and Gracie Hansen, 1961
Photograph

Donna Rydberg in costume on stage with John Eaton and Gracie Hansen, 1961

Donna Rydberg (1933-2008) was born and raised in Seattle, the only child of German immigrants Leo and Freida Bartl. During the 1960s, Rydberg had a successful modeling career and her work appeared in magazines, newspapers and fashion catalogs. She was also featured at various charity events and fashion show benefits at venues such as the Edgewater Inn, Frederick & Nelson,…
ID Number:2012.38.43
Date:1961
Image of Seafair clown releasing balloons near Space Needle construction site, July 30, 1961
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Seafair clown releasing balloons near Space Needle construction site, July 30, 1961

On July 30, 1961, as part of the annual Seafair celebration, amateur and professional photographers were invited to take photographs of the Seattle World's Fair (Century 21) construction site. Twenty thousand camera enthusiasts took advantage of the invitation, hoping to win a $1,000 prize. That afternoon, Seafair clowns released 2100 balloons at the Space Needle site to create a photo…
ID Number:2014.49.009.095.0377
Date:1961
Image of NCR demonstration printout, World's Fair, Seattle, 1962
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NCR demonstration printout, World's Fair, Seattle, 1962

The Century 21 Exposition (also known as the Seattle World's Fair) ran from April 21 to October 21, 1962. Nearly 10 million people attended the fair. The exposition's displays and attractions were centered around themes of science and technology, but included showcases for a variety of world cultures. The World of Commerce and Industry exhibit included domestic and foreign exhibitors…
ID Number:2014.101.14.1
Date:1962
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Oral history interview with Dorlene Agenbroad, April 20, 2009

Interview with Dorlene Agenbroad about her memories of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, conducted by Ella May with Joe Bisignano for the Horizon House Century 21 Oral History Project in April 2009. Topics discussed include her experience at the fair, Seattle before and after the fair, and her life at the time of the fair.
ID Number:2019.35.13.1
Date:2009
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Oral history interview with Mary Beth Bakke, April 23, 2009

Interview with Mary Beth Bakke about her memories of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, conducted by Selene Carter with Joe Bisignano for the Horizon House Century 21 Oral History Project in April 2009. Topics discussed include a comparison between the San Franscisco and Seattle fairs, her life at the time of the fair, and Seattle before and after the…
ID Number:2019.35.13.2
Date:2009
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