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Lot #3250
St. Louis 1904 Olympics Program

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Description

Daily official program for the World's Fair or Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis on July 19, 1904, which played host to that year's Olympic Games, 16 pages, 6 x 9, providing schedules and descriptions of the day's diverse events, which includes: “U. S. Government Indian School Program,” “U.S. Field Hospital Drill,” “Troop Drill, U.S. Marines,” “Feeding hour for seals, turtles, sturgeons, and birds,” and more. On the final page, “Future Events as Set by Committee on Ceremonies,” a section marked “Olympic Games” lists the schedule for events like “Irish Sports,” “Olympic World’s Regatta,” “Bicycling,” “Bowling on the Green,” “Tennis,” “Swimming and Water Plo Championships,” “World’s Fencing Championships,” “Olympic Cricket Championships,” “Archery,” and Gold Tournament.” In fine condition, with edgewear, most notably to the spine.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Olympics
  • Dates: #696 - Ended July 18, 2024