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HemisFair '68 - The San Antonio's World Fair

A brief history of the World's Fair by Marshall T. Steves. The speech must have been given several years before HemisFair '68 opened as most of his comments refer to designs and planning for the fair. Marshall Steves was president of HemisFair '68.

Date: 1966~

Creator: Steves, Marshall T.

News release : Governor and Mrs. Connally to visit Latin America.

News release announcing Governor and Mrs. John Connally's three-weeks visit to Latin American countries in July/August 1966 on behalf of HemisFair '68. He will invite countries to participate in the fair. Prior to his departure he will be honored at a reception in Washington, D.C. for his role as Commissioner General of the fair. The news release also mentions countries and corporations who have already signed up to participate in HemisFair '68.

Date: July 12, 1966

Press release given to the Washington press during Gov. Connally's visit, July 13, 1966.

Press release about HemisFair '68 detailing how many visitors are expected, what the theme of the fair is, how it has been endorsed by the Bureau of International Expositions, and the affect it is having on the host city, San Antonio in terms of urban renewal and change.

Date: 1966

Speech by William Sinkin about HemisFair '68

Draft of a promotional speech by William Sinkin, the first president of the Executive Board of San Antonio Fair, Inc., about HemisFair '68. He describes progress made in planning for the fair and some of the benefits that would result, including cultural, and educational. There are numerous hand-written annotations and revisions to the typed text.

Date: 1966?

Creator: Sinkin, William, 1913-