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Oral history interview with James S. (Jim) Perry, April 29, 2009

Interview with James S. (Jim) Perry about his memories of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, conducted by Charlie Anderson with Joe Bisignano for the Horizon House Century 21 Oral History Project in April 2009. Topics discussed include bussing people in for the fair, Seattle at the time of the fair, and his connection to an earlier fair.
ID Number:2019.35.13.14
Date:2009
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Oral history interview with Frank A. Pritchard Jr., April 30, 2009

Interview with Frank A. Pritchard Jr. about his memories of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, conducted by Danilo Valencia with Joe Bisignano for the Horizon House Century 21 Oral History Project in April 2009. Topics discussed include his interests at the fair, Seattle now and then, and working as a promoter for the fair.
ID Number:2019.35.13.15
Date:2009
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Oral history interview with Paul and Mary Margaret Pruitt, May 6, 2009

Interview with Paul and Mary Margaret Pruitt about their memories of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, conducted by Sam Lehman with Joe Bisignano for the Horizon House Century 21 Oral History Project in April 2009. Topics discussed include moving to the Pacific Northwest, their experience at the fair, and the impact of the fair.
ID Number:2019.35.13.16
Date:2009
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Oral history interview with Mary C. (Connie) Ritter, May 7, 2009

Interview with Mary C. (Connie) Ritter about her memories of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, conducted by Grant Mullin with Joe Bisignano for the Horizon House Century 21 Oral History Project in May 2009. Topics discussed include working as a typist for Naramore, Bain, Brady and Johanson during the construction of the fair, Seattle at the time of the…
ID Number:2019.35.13.17
Date:2009
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Oral history interview with Helen Shelton, April 29, 2009

Interview with Helen Shelton about her memories of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, conducted by Mariah Webb with Joe Bisignano for the Horizon House Century 21 Oral History Project in April 2009. Topics discussed include Seattle at the time of the fair, her experience at the fair, and the impact of the fair.
ID Number:2019.35.13.18
Date:2009
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Oral history interview with Oliver Skanse, April 27, 2009

Interview with Oliver Skanse about his memories of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, conducted by Ann Webber-Bruya with Joe Bisignano for the Horizon House Century 21 Oral History Project in April 2009. Topics discussed include moving to Seattle just prior to the fair, his experience at the fair, and the impact of the fair on Seattle.
ID Number:2019.35.13.19
Date:2009
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Oral history interview with Leroy W. (Lee) Soper, April 22, 2009

Interview with Leroy K. (Lee) Soper about his memories of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle, conducted by Liam Kelly with Joe Bisignano for the Horizon House Century 21 Oral History Project in April 2009. Topics discussed include opening a branch of the University Bookstore at the fair, Seattle at the time of the fair, and his experience at the…
ID Number:2019.35.13.20
Date:2009
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"We Live by the Numbers," IBM Pavilion postcard, Seattle World's Fair, 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 International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation Pavilion was part of the “World of…
ID Number:2021.31.4
Date:1962
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