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The New York World's Fair Commission was created in 1963. It was composed of five members each from the House and Senate and seven persons appointed by the Governor. The executive director of the Board of Economic Development served as secretary of the commission. Its duties were to make arrangements for active participation by Illinois in the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. It was authorized to select a site on the New York World's Fair grounds, erect a building, and prepare exhibits. It made a final accounting to the General Assembly in 1966 at which time it expired (L. 1963, p. 1418).
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CORRESPONDENCE FILES. 1961-1966. 4 cu. ft. No index.
Correspondence concerns bids and plans, security, concessions, legislation, construction, special events, fair activities, media coverage, and visitors' comments. Files also include photographs, newspaper clippings, commission minutes, memoranda, press releases, publications, blueprints, display materials, attendance statistics, invoice vouchers, and contracts, rules, and regulations of the World's Fair Corporation.
These records are available at the Illinois State Archives, Office of the Secretary of State.
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