Hi all… it’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to post on this blog but have been posting on the World’s Fair / ReactionGrid blog (http://pmphoto-39nyworldsfair.blogspot.com/) with a series called “Evolution of a Project”. It’s sort of a step-by-step progress report of the reconstruction of the Belgium Pavilion in the Virtual World of Reaction Grid.
Anyway, I am seeking information and pictures of the interior of the Belgium Pavilion especially the 6 Tapestries that hung in the main building at the Fair. With permission, I would also like to incorporate any photos or info into the the World’s Fair web site for everyone to enjoy.
Speaking of the Web Site, there is much missing that I would love to add to the site. Take a tour of the ‘39 NY Fair at http://www.pmphoto.to/worlds_fair/index.htm and you will see what is missing. If you have something to add, let me know.
Lastly, I received a request from a gentleman in London, England who is making a wildlife documentary and would like to know if the 1932 Frank Buck film “Bring ‘em Back Alive” is available. If you have any information about the film and how to obtain a copy, contact me and I will pass it along to him. … thank you
Until next time … regards.
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Looking back on 2009 I realize just how rich I am. Not with money, but with the people who have helped by contributing information, pictures, and a little of themselves to the ‘39 NY World’s Fair Website. It has been exciting meeting people from all over the world with a common interest … the Fair.
If you haven’t been to the site, visit www.pmphoto.to/worlds_fair/index.htm
Recently I received photos of the White Mana Diner located in New Jersey since 1946, but was originally at the Fair. As soon as I have some history about the diner, I will be adding it to the site.
There are many gaps in the site, pavilions not shown, and much information missing. If you have anything tucked away and would like to share it with the world … contact me so it can be added to the site.
To everyone who has helped, will help in the future, or who just enjoys the Fair … thank you and Happy New Year
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Monday, June 17, 1940 was Mineral Day at the New York World’s Fair.
Mineral Day at the 1939-40 New York World’s Fair by Mitchell Portnoy of New York.
This 49-page paper is an essential guide to the mineral displays of various countries at the New York World’s Fair and is available for FREE. Visit http://www.pmphoto.to/worlds_fair/index.htm to download the file.
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I hope everyone had a Happy Halloween and have recovered from all those parties. Now rest up for Thanksgiving, and all the great food.
The mailing list for the World’s Fair / ReactionGrid newsletter is now 50 strong and growing. I’ve noticed that since this blog was started that traffic to my WF site has increased by about 2,000 visitors a month. Some are Virtual World fans, some Fair Fans, and others are both. In any case, I want to make the newsletter available to everyone so as of the November 1 newsletter, I am posting it to my web site: http://www.pmphoto.to/worlds_fair/WF_ReactionGrid/wf_rg_newsletter.htm
I’ve also added a quick sign-up form for those of you who would like to receive the newsletter.
Stay tuned in … there’s more coming soon.
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Starting November 1st, 2009 there will be two Blogs for the 1939 New York World’s Fair.
PM Photo – 1939 NY World’s Fair & More, the one hosted on Google’s Blogspot (http://pmphoto-39nyworldsfair.blogspot.com/ ) will be primaily for the World’s Fair Project on ReactionGrid, while the new 1939 New York World’s Fair on WordPress (this blog) will be for activities on the Web Site (http://www.pmphoto.to/worlds_fair/index.htm) and other information, links, and events.
There is a semi-monthly newsletter which is for updates and information about the Virtual World project in ReactionGrid and other Real World Fair information. To be added to the mailing list, send me an e-mail (1939NYWF@pmphoto.to) with your name (real-world or in-world) and the e-mail address you want it sent to. The newsletter is sent out on the 1st and 15th of each month.
If you have information about the Fair, either Real World or In-world, send me an e-mail and I’ll add it to the appropriate blog or the newsletter.
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I received an e-mail from Anny Bastian of the Luxembourg Museum, in her e-mail she wrote:
“The Luxembourg exhibit which included sculptures and paintings have somehow been lost. The last letter we found is dated November 27, 1940 addressed by our Consul in New York to our Ambassador in Washington. The letter states that
“All our assets in the pavilion are “frozen” the same as the property of any Luxembourg people in this country”
In this country meaning of course the US since at that time Luxembourg had already been invaded by Germany. I am informing you of the above just hoping that perhaps you had a suggestion whom we could contact.”
I have sent her the link to the NYPL section on their site containing 17 photos and suggested she contact the NYPL in an “official museum” capacity to possibly obtain whatever records they may have. Also, suggested contacting Time-Warner Corp. since they own LIfe magazine and may have additional material.
If you have any ideas or material about Luxembourg at the Fair, contact Ms. Bastian at bastian@pt.lu I mentioned to her that if she wanted to have any information she obtains placed on my WF web site, I would be happy to do so and let everyone share in that part of Fair History.
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I was just sent a link to an AP article by Anick Jesdanun, AP Technology Writer that appeared in the SFGate (San Francisco Chronicle) today (9/23/09)
Link to the SFGate article:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/09/23/financial/f132607D43.DTL
“Decades of Life magazine have been scanned and posted online, giving the public the first comprehensive electronic access to the iconic publication’s archives.” …
…”The archives cover the magazine’s main run as a weekly, from 1936 to 1972 — more than 1,860 issues in all. After the weekly ceased publication in 1972, it was resurrected as a monthly in 1978 and ended again in 2000. From 2004 to 2007, Life appeared as a weekly newspaper supplement.”
This is a wonderful boost to the research for the World’s Fair, as well as other past information.
Here is a link to the Life Magazine collection on the web:
http://tinyurl.com/kq8g9g
Be prepared to spend a few hours of reliving some of the events that happened over the past 73 years. Best part is that it is all free to view and copy for personal use.
“Life already has made images available through the Life.com Web site and a partnership with Google Inc.”
Is it really any wonder why Google is #1 … at least in my computer.
Enjoy!!!
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