294 results for: Century 21 Exposition (1962 World's Fair)
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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
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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
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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
Ephemera
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
Videorecording
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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Oral history interview with Gerald (Jerry) Cone, April 27, 2009
Interview with Gerald (Jerry) Cone about his memories of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, conducted by William Bush with Joe Bisignano for the Horizon House Century 21 Oral History Project in April 2009. Topics discussed include his childhood in Seattle, Seattle around the time of the fair, his printing business, and his experience at the fair.
ID Number:2019.35.13.3
Date:2009
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Oral history interview with Don and Marilyn Covey, May 6, 2009
Interview with Don and Marilyn Covey about their memories of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, conducted by Emily Estey with Joe Bisignano for the Horizon House Century 21 Oral History Project in May 2009. Topics discussed include Seattle around the time of the fair, the Space Needle, and the architecture of the fair's buildings.
ID Number:2019.35.13.4
Date:2009
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Oral history interview with Nancy and Ted Edquist, May 4, 2009
Interview with Nancy and Ted Edquist about their memories of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, conducted by Noah Litov with Joe Bisignano for the Horizon House Century 21 Oral History Project in May 2009. Topics discussed include growing up in Seattle, their experiences at the fair, and the reaction of native Seattleites.
ID Number:2019.35.13.5
Date:2009
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Oral history interview with Beverly Feeney, April 22, 2009
Interview with Beverly Feeney about her memories of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, conducted by Kaitie Dong with Joe Bisignano for the Horizon House Century 21 Oral History Project in April 2009. Topics discussed include her work and her husband's work with the fair, the science fair, and other activities at the fair.
ID Number:2019.35.13.6
Date:2009