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Edward E. Carlson Papers on the Century 21 Exposition, 1957-1962
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Edward E. Carlson Papers on the Century 21 Exposition
- Dates
- 1957-1962 (inclusive)19571962
- Quantity
- .25 linear feet of shelf space, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- Cage 865 (collection)
- Summary
- Documents related to Seattle business executive Edward E. Carlson's service as chairman of the Century 21 Exposition Commission.
- Repository
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Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu - Access Restrictions
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This collection is open and available for research use.
- Languages
- English.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Edward E. Carlson (1911-1990) was president of Western Hotels, Inc. (later Westin Hotels and Resorts) when he chaired the Century 21 Exposition Commission, organizers of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. In 1955, Washington Governor Arthur Langlie appointed him to head the commission, where he was charged with investigating feasibility of the exposition. Once the state legislature approved funding for the project, Carlson became president of Century 21 Exposition, Inc.
(Source: Paula Becker, "Carlson, Edward 'Eddie' E., 1911-1990," historylink.org.)
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of materials from Edward Carlson's service on the Century 21 Exposition Commission. It includes listings of officers, commission and committee members, and staff; meeting minutes; financial reports; a report on exploratory and feasibility studies; legislation; a pamphlet published circa 1958-1959 about the upcoming exposition; and a small number of official photographs.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply.
Preferred Citation
Edward E. Carlson Papers on the Century 21 Exposition, 1957-1962
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
These materials were received in three binders, and the original groupings and order have been preserved.
Acquisition Information
Westin Hotels and Resorts, Inc. donated this collection to the Washington State University Libraries circa 1999-2001 with an installment of their corporate records (part of MS.2016.14).
Processing Note
Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection in 2017.
Related Materials
Westin Hotels and Resorts Records, 1905-2004 (Cage 656)
Charles Clement French Century 21 Exposition Planning Records, 1958-1962 (Cage 727)
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | |
| 1 | 1-4 | "Century 21 Commission." |
| 1 | 5 | "Committee Lists." |
| 1 | 6 | "Century 21 Exposition, Seattle, U.S.A., 1961-62" (photographs and pamphlet). |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Carlson, Edward E. (Edward Elmer), 1911- -- Archives
Finding aid prepared by Cheryl Gunselman.
2017
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
