Paris International Exposition of Art and Technology in Modern Life, 1937
Collection — Container: MS 39478
Call Number: MS 5058
Scope and Contents
The twenty-four silver plated photographs in this collection are of the German and Soviet pavilions that were built for the International Exposition of Art and Technology in Modern life, which was held in Paris from May-November, 1937. The German pavilion, considered an achievement in Nazi architecture, was designed by Albert Speer. Boris Iofan designed the Soviet pavilion, which embodied Stalinist architecture. Also included are photographs of the pavilions at night, panoramic views of the two pavilions with the Eiffel Tower, the Trocadéro and various fountains and gardens.
Dates
- Other: Undated
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The collection is open for research.
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Biographical / Historical
Chronology (selected events):
May 1937 - Exposition opens to the public. International Floralies show is held on exposition grounds. Motorboat races on the Seine takes place. Dance Festival. Horse Racing. Rebirth of the City. Midsummer Night's Dream is performed in the gardens of Bagatelle. Centenary of the Arc de Triomphe is celebrated. World Championship Boxing Matches.
November 1937 - Closes after six months and 32 million visitors.
May 1937 - Exposition opens to the public. International Floralies show is held on exposition grounds. Motorboat races on the Seine takes place. Dance Festival. Horse Racing. Rebirth of the City. Midsummer Night's Dream is performed in the gardens of Bagatelle. Centenary of the Arc de Triomphe is celebrated. World Championship Boxing Matches.
November 1937 - Closes after six months and 32 million visitors.
Extent
24.00 Items (0.5 cubic feet)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically.
Method of Acquisition
Purchased from Leonid Winestein in 2006.
Processing Information
Finding aid was written by Laura Hoff, November 2009.
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- Title
- Paris International Exposition of Art and Technology in Modern Life, 1937
- Date
- 00/00/2009
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- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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