Scope and Content

The James W. Ellsworth Collection (WCE/JWE), held in the Chicago Public Library's Special Collections & Preservation Division, contains a wide variety of records relating to one of the most significant events in Chicago history, the World's Columbian Exposition (WCE) of 1893. The collection consists primarily of incoming and outgoing correspondence generated by James W. Ellsworth, a member of the WCE Board of Directors. Additionally, the collection includes WCE departmental reports and correspondence and ephemeral items such as tickets, invitations and programs that Ellsworth collected during his involvement with the Exposition. Together, these materials document the 1893 World's Fair from its planning stages in the late 1880's to its conclusion in 1893, and the subsequent development of the South Parks and the Field Columbian Museum.

James W. Ellsworth, a successful businessman with dealings both in Chicago and New York, was initially reluctant to participate in the development of a World's Fair in Chicago. After he learned that the planners of the Fair envisioned an international exposition rather than a localized "county fair," Ellsworth directed all his energies toward the successful development of the "Dream City." James Ellsworth's contributions to the Exposition ranged from working with the nation’s railroad companies to raise capital, purchasing the Lorenzo Lotto portrait of Columbus, participating on the WCE Board of Directors and the Committees on Liberal Arts and Music, and securing the loan of great European artwork for display in the Exposition’s Palace of Fine Arts (now the Museum of Science and Industry).

Incoming Correspondence
11 boxes - 6 linear feet

Incoming Correspondence (WCE/JWE Incoming) which makes up the bulk of the James W. Ellsworth Collection, consists of 926 letters. The materials, dating from the planning stages of the Fair in the late 1880's, to the early 1900's are arranged alphabetically by correspondent, and are sub-arranged chronologically. Significant correspondents include: Charles Barber and O.C. Bosbyshell from the U.S. Mint Department; architect Daniel H. Burnham; landscape designer Henry Sargent Codman; William Eleroy Curtis; John Van Dyke and Frank Mason, writing about the purchase of the Lorenzo Lotto portrait of Christopher Columbus; financier Lyman Gage; Pennsylvania Railroad President James McCrea; and poet Harriet Monroe. Although the letters in the Incoming Correspondence series relate to all aspects of the Exposition, major topics in the collection include the following: controversies in the Fair's Bureau of Music; the design and production of the Columbian half dollar; Harriet Monroe's Columbian Ode; Ellsworth's travels to Europe on behalf of the Exposition's Committee on Fine Arts; the development of the Field Columbian Museum; the Lorenzo Lotto portrait of Columbus; the proposed permanent organization of the WCE Board of Directors; and, Ellsworth's correspondence with the railroad companies to raise capital for the Exposition. This guide includes a subject index to facilitate research.

Outgoing Correspondence
1 Box - .5 Linear Feet / Arranged Chronologically

The Outgoing Correspondence (WCE/JWE Outgoing) in the James W. Ellsworth Collection consists of 85 letters generated by Ellsworth and related to World's Columbian Exposition activities. The letters are arranged chronologically and date from 1890 to1901. Each letter is annotated and the collection guide includes a name and subject index. Major topics addressed in Ellsworth's outgoing correspondence include issues related to the design and production of the Columbian half-dollar, Ellsworth's efforts with the railroad companies to raise funds for the Exposition, a proposed permanent organization of the World's Fair Board of Directors, and correspondence about Exposition badges, medals and souvenirs.

All correspondence in the collection originates from James W. Ellsworth unless otherwise indicated.

Image: Autographed letter signed, June 16, 1898, 1 p.: Ellsworth's letter of resignation from the South Park Commissioners due to extended absences from Chicago. (WCE/JWE Outgoing 1.84)

BOX 1

UNDATED / UNKNOWN DATE

Folder 1. n.d.; typed letter, 1 p. Form letter from James W. Ellsworth, Edward E. Ayer, George E. Adams, and John C. Black (Financial Committee, Columbian Museum of Chicago). Letter announces the establishment of the Field Columbian Museum through the financial contributions of Marshall Field, World's Columbian Exposition stock and other miscellaneous sources. Requests that all potential donors forward stock certificates to John C. Black, Continental National Bank, and Trustee of the museum.

2. n.d.; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To Mayor [George Swift] and the Chicago City Council Discusses the ordinance authorizing the South Park Commissioners to take control of land for the Field Columbian Museum.

3. n.d.; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To John Newell, President of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company Reports on Ellsworth's dedication to the Fair and his good relationship with the railroad companies. Newell suggests that Ellsworth represent the railroads and hold their proxies.

1890

4. March 17, 1890; typed letter signed, 1 p. To an Unknown Correspondent Refers to the bond on the "Angelus," a painting by Francis Millet, and to Ellsworth's attendance at an exhibition in New York City.

5. July 11, 1890; typed letter, 1 p. To Edward Turner Jeffrey, President of the Denver and Rio Grande Rail Road Company; Member of the WCE Board of Directors; Chairman of the WCE Committee on Buildings and Grounds; and Vice Chairman of the General Division of Railway Commerce, Department of Commerce and Finance, World's Congress Auxiliary (WCX) Announces a meeting of the WCE Board of Directors; Jeffrey regrets he was unable to attend.

6. September 18, 1890; typed letter, 1 p. To George R. Davis, Cook County Treasurer; U.S. Congressman from Chicago; Director-General of the World's Columbian Commission (WCC); and Member of the WCE Board of Directors Discusses Ellsworth's opposition to Davis' election as World's Columbian Commission (the national organization) Director-General.

7. October 11, 1890; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To Samuel R. Thayer, U.S. Minister to The Netherlands Discusses Ellsworth's trip to Europe to secure "the great works of the Old Masters" for the Exposition.

8. October 15, 1890; typed letter signed, with draft letter, 3 p. To [James G. Blaine], U.S. Secretary of State Letter requesting that the Honorable Samuel Thayer, U.S. Minister to The Netherlands, ask that country's government to loan certain works of art from the National Museum of The Hague for exhibition at the Fair.

1891

Folder 9. December 30, 1891; typed letter signed, 1 p. To Percy L. Shuman, Custom House Lawyer, Chicago Discusses the authenticity of the Lorenzo Lotto portrait of Columbus.

1892

Folder 10. January 6, 1892; typed letter signed, 1 p. To Francis D. Millet, Director of Decoration and Function, Office of the Director of Works, WCE Ellsworth requests to meet with Millet regarding the design of an official Fair souvenir.

11. February 4, 1892; typed letter, 1 p. To Henry Sargent Codman, Consulting Landscape Architect, Office of the Director of Works, WCE Letter discussing rail transportation to the Fair.

12. March 12, 1892; typed letter signed, 1 p. To John Newell, President of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company Letter referring to proxies for the election of Fair Directors.

13. October 16, 1892; typed telegram, 1 p. To L.C. Weir, Adams Express Company Alerts Weir to quickly forward Exposition medals to W.E. Dowd, Whiting Manufacturing Company.

14. October 16, 1892; typed telegram, 1 p. To W.E. Dowd, Whiting Manufacturing Company Ellsworth reports he asked L.C. Weir of the Adams Express Company to forward Exposition medals.

15. October 17, 1892; typed telegram, 1 p. To S.G. Seaton Refers to the value of a jewel box designed by Tiffany.

16. October 24, 1892; typed letter signed, 1 p. To Francis D. Millet, Director of Decoration and Function, Office of the Director of Works, WCE Refers to Olin Warner's designs for the Columbian coin, Fair medals and badges.

17. October 22, 1892; typed note signed, 1 p. To Bernard Sunny Ellsworth reports the delivery of Sunny's badge for the Dedicatory Ceremonies.

18. October 22, 1892; typed note signed, 1 p. To John R. Walsh Ellsworth reports the delivery of Walsh's badge for the Dedicatory Ceremonies.

19. October 24, 1892; typed note signed, 1 p. To E.M. Phelps Ellsworth reports the delivery of Phelp's badge for the Dedicatory Ceremonies.

20. October 24, 1892; typed note signed, 1 p. To James M. Shepard Ellsworth reports the delivery of Shepard's badge for the Dedicatory Ceremonies.

21. December 29, 1892; typed letter signed, 1 p. To William K. Carlisle, Attorney, Law Department, World's Columbian Exposition (WCE) Ellsworth requests that Carlisle draw up a document to railroad company owners regarding subscriptions to the Exposition's 6% Debenture Bonds.

JANUARY 1893

Folder 22. [1893]; telegram, 1 p. To James McCrea, First Vice President of the Pennsylvania Rail Road Company Refers to establishing special train service for dignitaries traveling from Washington to Chicago for the Fair.

23. [1893]; telegram, 1 p. To N.P. Shortridge, Chairman of the Finance Committee, Pennsylvania Rail Road Company Ellsworth reports that he will be in Philadelphia [for meetings regarding the Exposition's 6% Debenture Bonds]. Informs Shortridge that the Burlington Railroad has subscribed to the bonds.

24. January 7, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To Edward B. Butler, Butler Brothers Department Store; Member of the WCE Board of Directors; Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, WCE; Chairman of the Bureau of Admissions and Collections, WCE Ellsworth regrets he will be unable to present the 100 special issue Columbian half dollars he promised to various individuals because WCE President Harlow Higinbotham took possession of them.

25. January 14, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 2 p. To John Newell, President of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company Ellsworth refers to the unsold 6% Debenture Bonds issued by the WCE, and proposes that the railroad companies holding stock in the Exposition purchase the remainder of the bonds.

26. January 19, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To O.C. Bosbyshell, Superintendent of the Mint of the United States at Philadelphia Letter referring to the 100 special issue Columbian half dollars Ellsworth ordered. Ellsworth reports the shipment was intercepted by WCE President Harlow Higinbotham, and he regrets he is unable to deliver the coins as promised.

27. January 19, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To James McCrea, First Vice President of the Pennsylvania Rail Road Company Letter referring to Ellsworth's proposal that the railroad purchase the Exposition's unsold 6% Debenture Bonds.

28. January 19, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 3 p. To James McCrea, First Vice President of the Pennsylvania Rail Road Company Ellsworth refers to the unsold Exposition bonds, and need for the railroads to absorb one million of the five million dollars in the remaining bonds. Ellsworth informs McCrea he requested the Fort Wayne & Pan Handle Railroads purchase $140,000 of the bonds.

29. January 19, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 2 p. To Charles E. Barber, Engraver, Engraving Department, U.S. Mint at Philadelphia Ellsworth refers to the problem of the 100 special issue Columbian half dollars; and, reports that Olin Warner designed the coin.

30. January 21, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To Charles E. Barber, Engraver, Engraving Department, U.S. Mint at Philadelphia Ellsworth reports that the Lorenzo Lotto portrait of Columbus (purchased by Ellsworth and used as the image on the Columbian half dollar) was awarded a silver medal and diploma at the Columbian Historical Exposition in Madrid.

31. January 23, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 3 p. To Lyman J. Gage, President, First National Bank of Chicago; President of the WCE Board of Directors; Member of the Committee on Finance, WCE; Member of the Committee on Buildings and Grounds, WCE; Treasurer of the World's Congress Auxiliary (WCX); General Chairman, Department of Commerce and Finance, WCX; Chairman, Division of Banking and Finance, WCX Ellsworth refers to the 100 special issue Columbian half dollars he requested from the Mint Department to present to various individuals, and expresses dismay at being questioned on the matter.

32. January 23, 1893; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To N.P. Shortridge, Chairman of the Finance Committee, Pennsylvania Rail Road Company Ellsworth refers to the situation regarding the remaining Exposition 6% Debenture Bonds, and reports he will travel to Philadelphia to discuss the bonds, if necessary.

33. January 23, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To H.B. Ledyard, President of the Michigan Central Railroad Company Ellsworth summarizes the Exposition bond subscriptions the railroads are purchasing, and reports he is travelling to Boston in connection with the Burlington Northern Railroad's subscription to the bonds.

34. January 23, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 2 p. To Lyman J. Gage, President of the First National Bank of Chicago; President of the WCE Board of Directors; Member of the Committee on Finance, WCE; Member of the Committee on Buildings and Grounds, WCE; Treasurer, World's Congress Auxiliary (WCX); General Chairman, Department of Commerce and Finance, WCX; Chairman, Division of Banking and Finance, WCX Ellsworth reports he will be travelling to Boston to secure railroad subscriptions for the Exposition's 6% Debenture Bonds; and discusses a claim he has against the Burlington and Quincy Rail Road.

35. January 26, 1893; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To J.C. Peasley, First Vice President, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company; Member of the WCE Board of Directors Ellsworth reports the WCE Board of Directors has authorized him to take $100,000 of the remaining Exposition bonds and publicize that the railroads are purchasing them. Explains this will give the impression that the railroads will "expect to make a great deal out of the Exposition."

36. January 30, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To James McCrea, First Vice President, Pennsylvania Rail Road Company Ellsworth reports receipt of H.P. Shortridge's telegram regarding the railroad bond issue, and explains the WCE would like each of the railroad stockholders to purchase double the amount of bonds that they hold in stocks. Ellsworth reports he will travel to Pittsburgh, if necessary.

37. January 31, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To Marvin Hughitt, President of the Chicago and Northwestern Rail Way Company Letter summarizes the status of various railroad bond subscriptions. Ellsworth suggests he will meet with Hughitt's Board if they do not approve the purchase of Exposition bonds.

FEBRUARY 1893

Folder 38. February 2, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 2 p. To James J. Hill, President of the Great Northern Railroad, St. Paul, Minnesota Letter explaining the railroad bond proposal and summarizing the amount of bond subscriptions received from other railroads. Ellsworth reports he will travel to St. Paul to discuss a subscription from the Great Northern Railroad if necessary.

39. February 2, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 2 p. To R.R. Cable, President of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Rail Road Company Ellsworth explains the bond situation faced by the WCE and appeals to Cable to make a subscription to the Fair's 6% Debenture Bonds.

40. February 6, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 4 p. To Ferdinand W. Peck, Attorney; President, Auditorium Association; First Vice President, World's Columbian Exposition (WCE); Member of the WCE Board of Directors; Chairman, Committee on Finance, WCE; Chairman, General Division of Opera Houses and Music Halls, Department of Music, World's Congress Auxiliary (WCX); Member, General Committee on Places of Meeting, WCX Ellsworth reports on his contacts with the railroads in regard to the Exposition's 6% Debenture Bonds.

41. February 6, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To Timothy B. Blackstone, President, Chicago and Alton Rail Road Company Letter thanking Blackstone for an Exposition bond subscription of $80,000.

42. February 6, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To James McCrea, First Vice President, Pennsylvania Rail Road Company Ellsworth reports on recent railroad subscriptions for Exposition bonds and thanks McCrea for his assistance.

43. February 6, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To Orland Smith, Vice President, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Baltimore Ellsworth encloses a $60,000 Exposition bond subscription, and reports on the other railroads that have subscribed to the 6% Debenture Bonds.

44. February 6, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To John Davidson, 4th Vice President, Pennsylvania Rail Road Company Letter thanking Davidson and the Pennslyvania Rail Road for a bond subscription.

45. February 18, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To Frederick Law Olmsted, Landscape Architect Ellsworth refers to the condition of the land between the Horticultural Building and the Propagating Houses.

46. February 18, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To Frederick Law Olmsted, Landscape Architect Ellsworth reports on a meeting with WCE Director of Works, Daniel Burnham regarding the Horticultural Building, and proposes Olmstead design the landscape between the Horticultural Building and the Propagating Houses.

47. n.d.; autographed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To John B. Green, 3rd Vice President, [Pennsylvania Rail Lines] Letter thanking Green for an Exposition bond subscription.

48. n.d.; autographed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To Spaulding and Company Order for 485 bronze badges.

49. February 8, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p.To Horace Tucker, Superintendent, Department of Admissions, Bureau of Admissions and Collections, World's Columbian Expostion (WCE) Ellsworth requests that the foreign commissioners to the WCE issue passes for the foreign workmen.

50. February 9, 1893; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To George R. Davis, Cook County Treasurer; U.S. Congressman from Chicago; Director-General, World's Columbian Commission (WCC); Member of the WCE Board of Directors Ellsworth inquires whether the Bureau of Music can be separated from the Liberal Arts Department so that Musical Director Theodore Thomas can report directly to Davis.

51. February 13, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To Thomas F. Oakes, President, Northern Pacific Rail Road Company, New York City Ellsworth requests Oakes consider purchasing a subscription to the Exposition's 6% Debenture Bonds, and reports he will travel to New York to discuss the subscription, if necessary.

52. February [13], 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To Selim H. Peabody, Chief, WCE Department of Liberal Arts; Chairman, General Division of Physics, Department of Science and Philosophy, World's Congress Auxiliary (WCX) Ellsworth reports it will be impossible for piano manufacturers to use the Recital, Choral, or Musical Halls for exhibitions, without the consent of Musical Director, Theodore Thomas.

53. February 15, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To George V. Massey, Counsel, Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail Road Company; Member, WCE/WCC Council of Administration Refers to official Fair badges for Commissioners and Alternates. Ellsworth also reports that Pennsylvania Railroad purchased a $140,000 Exposition bond subscription.

54. February 17, 1893; autographed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To George R. Davis, Cook County Treasurer; U.S. Congressman from Chicago; Director-General, World's Columbian Commission (WCC); Member, WCE Board of Directors Ellsworth refers to the exhibition of musical instruments in the Choral, Musical or Recital Halls, and reports he wrote a letter to Chief of the WCE Department of Liberal Arts, Selim H. Peabody, regarding this matter.

55. February 20, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To O.C. Bosbyshell, Superintendent of the U.S. Mint at Philadelphia Ellsworth encloses 6 passes to the Fair grounds, and tickets for the Illinois Central train line. Regrets he will not be able to greet Bosbyshell on his arrival in Chicago, but wishes to meet him in the evening.

56. February 23, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 2 p. To Carter H. Harrison, Mayor, City of Chicago Ellsworth refers to a possible strike by the switchers and switchtenders of the railroads, and reiterates the necessity to have efficient rail service in Chicago during the Fair.

MARCH 1893

Folder 57. March 10, 1893; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To O.C. Bosbyshell, Superintendent of the U.S. Mint at Philadelphia Ellsworth regrets missing Bosbyshell on his visit to Chicago, and thanks him for the fifteen Columbian half dollars. Refers to the earlier situation regarding the 100 special issue coins, and states that despite the misunderstanding there is no discord among the Fair directors.

APRIL 1893

Folder 58. April 13, 1893; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To Edward B. Butler, Butler Brothers Department Store; Member, WCE Board of Directors; Chairman, Ways and Means Committee, WCE; Chairman, Bureau of Admissions and Collections, WCE Ellsworth requests that the WCE not require a bond from the U.S. Mint Department since Colonel Bosbyshell did so much to help produce the Columbian coins.

59. April 25, 1893; Typed letter (copy), 3 p. To Spaulding and Company Order for Fair badges for the officers, directors, commissioners, lady managers, chiefs of departments, etc. of the Exposition.

60. April 25, 1893; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To Spaulding and Company Order for an additional badge for Ellsworth.

61. April 25, 1893; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To Spaulding and Company Order for Fair badges for the Vice President and 2nd Vice President of the WCE.

MAY 1893

Folder 62. May 29, 1893; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To Spaulding and Company Order for an official Fair badge for the Infanta Eulalia of Spain.

JULY 1893

Folder 63. July 17, 1893; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To Spaulding & Company Ellsworth explains that gold badges are reserved only for those holding authority on the Fair grounds, and that he will discuss issuing a gold badge to Thomas Waller, a Member of the WCE Committee on Liberal Arts, to the Council of Administration.

AUGUST 1893

Folder 64. August 26, 1893; typed note (copy) signed, with autographed response from Key, 1 p. To George H. Wilson, Secretary, Bureau of Music, Department of Liberal Arts, World's Columbian Commission (WCC) Ellsworth forwards Wilson a $30.00 reimbursement for Bureau of Music Assistant Pierre V.R. Key.

SEPTEMBER 1893

Folder 65. September 4, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To Edwin Walker, Attorney, Walker and Eddy Law Offices; Counsel, Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Rail Road; Solicitor General, Law Department, WCE; Member, WCE Board of Directors; Chairman, Committee on Legislation, WCE Ellsworth refers to to the Exposition gondola company's injunction granting them permission to stop at any and all boat landings. Ellsworth reports control of the landings must be strictly observed to prevent accidents.

66. September 6, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To George H. Wilson, Secretary, Bureau of Music, Department of Liberal Arts, World's Columbian Commission (WCC) Ellsworth reports on meeting to engage Sousa's Band for performances at the Fair.

NOVEMBER 1893

Folder 67. November 22, 1893; typed note (copy) signed, 1 p. To Captain [?] Burke Ellsworth forwards correspondence for Burke's information.

68. November 22, 1893; typed note (copy) signed, 1 p. To Bishop P. McHale, Assistant to Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop of Baltimore Forwards copy of cablegram received from Cardinal McConnell [regarding the Vatican loan of the materials they exhibited at the Fair to the Field Columbian Museum].

70. November 22, 1893; typed letter (copy) signed, 1 p. To Ferdinand W. Peck, Attorney; President, Auditorium Association; First Vice President, World's Columbian Exposition (WCE); Member, WCE Board of Directors; Chairman, Committee on Finance, WCE; Chairman, General Division of Opera Houses and Music Halls, Department of Music, World's Congress Auxiliary (WCX); Member, General Committee on Places of Meeting, WCX Ellsworth's letter refers to the recoining of the remaining/unsold Columbian half dollars.

DECEMBER 1893

Folder 71. December 2, 1893; typed letter (copy), 2 p. To William E. Curtis, Washington Correspondant, Chicago Record;; Chairman, Latin American Department, World's Columbian Exposition (WCE); Superintendent, Latin American Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs, WCE; Representative for the U.S. State Department, U.S. Government Exhibit, WCE Ellsworth refers to correspondence from received from Cardinal Rampola, Papal Secretary of State, and Cardinal McConnell regarding the Alexander VI and Columbus portraits, maps, and mosaics lent to the Fair by the Vatican.

72. December 5, 1893; telegram (copy) from J.G. Carlisl, 1 p. To Anthony F. Seeburger, Treasurer, World's Columbian Exposition (WCE); Member, WCE Board of Directors Referred to Ellsworth. Carlisle announces he will place the remaining/unsold Columbian half dollars in circulation unless a deposit is made to cover their recoining.

73. December 6, 1893; telegram (copy) from J.G. Carlisle, 1 p. To Anthony F. Seeburger, Treasurer, World's Columbian Exposition (WCE); Member, World's Columbian Exposition (WCE) Board of Directors Carlisle reports that the Columbian half dollars will not be issued if Ellsworth is willing to cover the expense of recoinage.

74. December 7, 1893; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To Howard O. Edmond, Attorney; Counsel, the McCormick Estate; Vice President, Northern Trust Company; Secretary, World's Columbian Exposition (WCE) Ellsworth refers to a settlement between the WCE Board of Directors and the Board of the South Park Commissioners. Ellsworth believes that all Fair buildings in Jackson Park and the Midway Plaisance, as well as $200,000 should be turned over to the South Park Board. Also gives the opinions of other major Exposition stockholders regarding this matter. Reports that the "staff" and plaster on the Fair buildings have begun to rapidly disintegrate.

1894

Folder 75. n.d.; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To an Unknown Correspondent Letter referred to Ellsworth and refers to the cost of recoining the Columbian half dollars.

76. September 18, 1894; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To R.E. Preston, Director of the Mint, U.S. Treasury Department, Washington D.C. Ellsworth requests reimbursement for the recoining and shipment of the Columbian half dollars.

77. Letter to the WCE Board of Directors members who received Ellsworth's letter dated November 9, 1894, proposing the creation of a permanent organization of the WCE Board of Directors.

78. Typed form letter (copy), with response, 1 p.; November 9, 1894. To Milton W. Kir, Member, WCE Board of Directors Ellsworth proposes the creation of a permanent organization of World's Fair directors, to meet once or twice a year, with the election of a new president once a year. Letter requests responses from the current directors. Kirk responds in favor.

79. Typed form letter (copy), with response, 1 p.; November 9, 1894. To William Chalmer, Member, WCE Board of Directors Ellsworth proposes the creation of a permanent organization of World's Fair directors, to meet once or twice a year, with the election of a new president once a year. Letter requests responses from the current directors. Chalmers responds in favor.

80. Typed form letter (copy), with response, 1 p.; Nov. 9, 1894. To Franklin H. Head, Member, WCE Board of Directors Ellsworth proposes the creation of a permanent organization of World's Fair directors, to meet once or twice a year, with the election of a new president once a year. Letter requests responses from the current directors. Head responds in favor.

1895

Folder 81. January 23, 1895; typed note (copy) from Ellsworth's Secretary, 1 p. To [Members of the WCE Board of Directors] Reports Ellsworth has been away and has been unable to take up the question of the final organization of a permanent association of World's Fair directors; a meeting will be called.

1896

Folder 82. September 11, 1896; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To J.M. Harlan, Alderman, City of Chicago Ellsworth refers to the Lake Front Ordinance fixing the site of the Field Columbian Museum, and states that the site of the Museum should be fixed by the South Park Commissioners and the Field Columbian Museum Trustees. Letter also discusses the development of Lakefront land near the Art Institute.

83. September 11, 1896; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To George B. Swift, Mayor, City of Chicago Ellsworth encloses copies of his correspondence to Alderman Madden and requests to meet regarding the Lake Front ordinance.

1898

Folder
84. June 16, 1898; autographed letter signed, 1 p. To the Honorable Judges of the Circuit Bench, Cook County, Illinois Letter of resignation from the South Park Commissioners due to extended absences from Chicago.

1901

Folder
85. August 1, 1901; typed letter (copy), 1 p. To John Boyd Thatcher, Autograph collector and historian of early navigational discoveries; Delegate from New York State, World's Columbian Commission (WCC); Chairman, Executive Committee on Awards, WCC; Member, Advisory Council on World's Congresses, WCC; Chairman, General Division of Intellectual Property, Department of Government, World's Congress Auxiliary, WCX Ellsworth responds to Thacher's questions regarding the Lorenzo Lotto portrait of Columbus.

NAME INDEX

Adams Express Company - f. 13
Barber, Charles - f. 29, 30
Blackstone, Timothy - f. 41
[Blaine, James G.] - f. 8
Bosbyshell, O.C. - f. 26, 55, 57
Burke, Captain [ ] - f. 67
Butler, Edward B. - f. 24, 58
Cable, R.R. - f. 39
Carlisle, William K. - f. 21
Chalmers, William - f. 79
Codman, Henry Sargent - f. 11
Curtis, William Eleroy - f. 71
Davidson, John - f. 44
Davis, George R. - f. 6, 50, 54
Dowd, W.E. - f. 14
Gage, Lyman - f. 31, 34
Green, John B. - f. 47
Harlan, J.M. - f. 82
Harrison, Carter H. - f. 56
Head, Franklin - f. 80
Hill, James - f. 38
Hughitt, Marvin - f. 37
Jeffrey, Edward Turner - f. 5
Kirk, Milton - f. 78
Ledyard, H.B. - f. 33
Massey, George V. - f. 53
McCrea, J. - f. 22, 27-28, 36, 42
McHale, Bishop P. - f. 68
Millet, Francis - f. 4, 10, 16
Newell, John - f. 3, 12, 25
Oakes, Thomas - f. 51
Olmstead, Frederick - f. 45, 46
Peabody, Selim H. - f. 52
Peasley, J.C. - f. 35
Peck, Ferdinand - f. 40, 70
Phelps, Erskine M. - f. 19
Preston, R.E. - 76
Seaton, S.G. - 15
Seeburger, Anthony - f. 72, 73
Shepard, James M. - f. 20
Shortridge, N.P. - f. 23, 32
Shuman, Percy - f. 9
Smith, Orland - f. 43

Spaulding & Co. - f. 48, 59-63
Sunny, Bernard - f. 17
Swift, George - f. 2, 83
Thayer, Samuel - f. 7
Tiffany & Co. - f. 16
Tucker, Horace - f. 49
Walker, Edwin - f. 65
Walsh, John - f. 18
Weir, L.C. - f. 13

Whiting Mfg. Co. - f. 14
Wilson, George H. - f. 64, 65


SUBJECT INDEX

Bureau of Music - f. 50, 52, 54, 64, 66
Columbian Coins
    Design - f. 16
    Recoinage - f. 70, 72, 73, 75
    Special Issue 100 coins - f. 24, 26, 29, 31, 57
Ellsworth's trip to Europe on behalf of the WCE Committee on Fine Arts -f. 7, 8
Fair badges, souvenirs, and medals - f. 10, 13-20, 59-63
Field Columbian Museum - f. 1, 2, 68, 71, 82
Lorenzo Lotto portrait of Columbus - f. 9, 30, 85
Permament organization of WCE Directors - f. 76-81
Railroads
    6% Debenture Bonds - f. 3, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 32-44, 47, 51
    Rail transportation at the Fair - f. 11, 22, 56

Departmental Records

The Departmental Records (WCE/JWE Dept.) in the James W. Ellsworth Collection consist of of materials from 22 Exposition departments and divisions. Items in the Departmental Records document the responsibilities and activities of each department through reports, circulars, rules and regulations, information for exhibitors, and other printed materials. Significant materials include information on controversies in the Bureau of Music (a division of the Department of Liberal Arts) and reports and information on 15 divisions within the Department of Works. The Departmental Records are arranged alphabetically according to department, and sub-arranged alphabetically by division.

WCE Departments and Divisions represented in the Records

BUREAU OF ADMISSIONS AND COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AUDITOR'S DEPARTMENT
CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE ON RECEPTION & COMFORT
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICITY, ELECTRICAL and PNEUMATICAL APPLIANCES
DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
BOARD OF LADY MANAGERS
LAW DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL ARTS
    of Charities and Correction     Bureau of Music DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK
DEPARTMENT OF MACHINERY
DEPARTMENT OF MANUFACTURES
DEPARTMENT OF MINES, MINING and METALLURGY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLICITY and PROMOTION
BOARD OF REFERENCE and CONTROL
SOUTH PARK COMMISSIONERS
STOCKHOLDERS, WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT OF WORKS
    Architectural Department
    Columbian Guard
    Department of Decorations and Functions
    Director of Works
    Electrical Engineering Department
    Engineering Department
    Fire Department
    General Superintendent of Buildings
    Department of Landscape, Roads, etc.
    Mechanical Department
Medical Department
    Purchasing Agent
    Survey and Grades Department
    Transportation Department
    Water Supply, Sewerage and Fire Protection Department
WORLD'S COLUMBIAN COMMISSION (National Organization)
    Standing Committees
    Executive Committee on Awards
WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Local Organization)
    Committee on Awards
    Committee on Ceremonies
    Committee on Estimates
    Committee on Fine Arts
    Executive Committee
    Committee on Grounds and Buildings
    Secretary's Office
    Treasurer's Office


Contents of the Collection

Account Classifications
Announcements
Applications for Exhibit Space
Articles
Bylaws
Catalogues
Circulars
Cost Estimates
Departmental Reports
Estimate of Expenses
Exhibit Entry Forms
Floor Plans
General Correspondence
Informational Pamphlets
Informational Sheets
Maps
Ordinances
Packaging Labels
Permits for Exhibition Space
Proceedings
Programs
Proxies
Questionnaires
Resolutions
Rosters
Rules and Regulations
Salary Statements
Statement of Expenditures
Statement of Railroad Coupons
Stock Certificates
Tickets/Passes

BOX 1

BUREAU OF ADMISSIONS & COLLECTIONS

1. Daily Statement of Railroad Coupons Collected
2. Tickets/Passes: Chicago Day, October 9, 1893 (12)
3. Tickets/Passes: Complimentary Passes, Dedicatory Ceremonies, October 1892 (18)
4. Tickets/Passes: Complimentary Pass, Opening Ceremonies, May 1, 1893
5. Tickets/Passes: Entrance Passes to miscellaneous Fair Buildings (3)
6. Tickets/Passes: General Admission Tickets (4)
7. Tickets/Passes: Manhattan Day, October 21, 1893 (3)
8. Tickets/Passes: Midway Plaisance Attractions (22)
9. Tickets/Passes: Miscellaneous (19)
10. Tickets/Passes: Musical Features in Festival and Music Halls (20)
11. Tickets/Passes: Parades and Pageants
12. Tickets/Passes: Special Rail Accomodations (6)
13. Tickets/Passes: State Buildings (2)
14. Tickets/Passes: World's Congress Auxiliary (2)

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

15. Applications for exhibit space
16. Exhibitors tickets
17. Information sheet for the Official Catalogue
18. Rules Governing Dairy Tests
19. Special Rules and Information [for the Department of Agriculture]
20. Special Rules and Information governing the exhibit of Bees, Honey, Beeswax, and Bee Appliances
SEE ALSO: Oversize Folder 1.1: Packaging Label

AUDITOR'S DEPARTMENT

21. Classification of Accounts: February 1892
22. Classification of Accounts: July 1892
23. Classification of Accounts: January 1893
24. Cost Estimates for Exposition Departments
25. Cost Estimates for Lighting, February 17, 1891
26. Report of the Auditor: January 6, 1892
27. Report of the Auditor: August 6, 1892
28. Report of the Auditor: October 6, 1892
29. Report of the Auditor: November 6, 1892
30. Report of the Auditor: December 6, 1892
31. Report of the Auditor: January 6, 1893
32. Report of the Auditor: May 6, 1893
33. Report of the Auditor: July 6, 1893
34. Report of the Auditor: August 7, 1893
35. Report of the Auditor: October 6, 1893
36. Report of the Auditor: November 12, 1893
37. Report of the Auditor: December 12, 1893
38. Report of the Auditor: January 12, 1894
39. Report of the Auditor: February 11, 1894
40. Report of the Auditor: June 1, 1894
41. Statement of the Acting Auditor, C.V. Barrington

CITIZEN'S COMMITTEE ON RECEPTION & COMFORT

42. Programme of Days and Order of Ceremonies

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICITY, ELECTRICAL & PNEUMATICAL APPLIANCES

43. General correspondence to exhibitors
44. Permits and acceptance letters of exhibit space

BOX 2

DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS

1. Circulars
2. Extracts from the General Regulations of the Art Department
3. Packaging Label
SEE ALSO: Oversize Folders 1.2 and 1.3: Floor Plan and Building Plans, December 7, 1892

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

4. Commissions of Foreign Countries on the United States: Roster of Foreign Commissioners in the United States
5. General informational material: Portuguese
6. Information for Foreign Exhibitors: English
7. Information for Foreign Exhibitors: French
8. Information for Foreign Exhibitors: German
9. Information for Foreign Exhibitors: Italian
10. Information for Foreign Exhibitors: Spanish
11. Pamphlets: Womens' Building/Board of Lady Managers - French
12. Pamphlets: Womens' Building/Board of Lady Managers - German
13. Pamphlets: Womens' Building/Board of Lady Managers - Spanish
14. Bulgarian Exhibits: Classified Catalogue
15. German Exhibits: Circulars, Rules and Regulations, Space Allocation Information, etc.
16. Irish Village Exhibits: Flyer
17. Java Village: Pamphlets (2)
18. Netherlands Exhibits: Resolution to the U.S. Secretary of State regarding the loan of certain works of art from Amsterdam and The Hague to the Exposition
19. Norwegian Exhibits: Catalogue Appendices

BOARD OF LADY MANAGERS

20. General correspondence, medallions
21. Roster
22. Report presented to the Board of Lady Managers from the States,Territories, District of Columbia, and City of Chicago, September 1891.

LAW DEPARTMENT

23. Report of the Attorney

DEPARTMENT OF LIBERAL ARTS

24. Bureau of Charities and Correction: Report
25. Educational Exhibit: Circular #2
26. Educational Exhibit: Circular #4 (2 copies)
27. Bureau of Music: Announcements
28. Bureau of Music: Bulletin of Exposition Concerts, May 15-30, 1893
29. Bureau of Music: Bulletin of Exposition Concerts, to August 1, 1893 (corrected to April 5, 1893) (2 copies)
30. Bureau of Music: Clippings - Controversy in the Bureau of Music regarding the exhibit of Steinway Pianos and Ignace Paderewski's performance
31. Bureau of Music: Contract of Orchestral Services, with notes
32. Bureau of Music: Invitation - Mass Rehearsal, October 5, 1892
33. Bureau of Music: Lists of Composers and Concert Singers
34. Bureau of Music: Programs - Children's Celebration of Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1890
35. Bureau of Music: Programs - Festival Hall Series #3, Wagner Programme, May 30, 1893
36. Bureau of Music: Programs - German House Music, May 23, 1893
37. Bureau of Music: Programs - The Lineff Russian Choir, "The Russian Peasant Wedding," October 24, 1893
38. Bureau of Music: Programs - Music Hall Inaugural Concert, with notes, May 2, 1893
39. Bureau of Music: Programs - Service Building Concerts: December 19, 1892; January 22, 1893; February 12, 1893; February 19, 1893 February 26, 1893
40. Bureau of Music: Programs - Women's Amatuer Musical Clubs
41. Bureau of Music: Regulations, June 30, 1892
42. Bureau of Music: Report of G.H. Wilson, Special Commissioner to Europe in the Interest of the Bureau of Music of the Exposition, March 23-May 14, n.y.
43. Bureau of Music: Report #2 - Suggestions regarding Music at the Exposition, December 24, 1891
44. Bureau of Music: Report of the Bureau of Music, [May 1892]
45. Bureau of Music: Salary Statements - Symphony Orchestra, Bands, Musicians
46. Monthly Reports: May 2, 1892
47. Monthly Reports: October 5, 1892
48. Monthly Reports: November 7, 1892
49. Monthly Reports: January 5, 1893
50. Monthly Reports: April 6, 1893
51. Monthly Reports: May 5, 1893


DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK

52. Exhibit Entry Form with Form Letter: Cattle, Horses and Swine Exhibit
53. Exhibit Entry Form with Form Letter: Kennel Exhibit
54. Exhibit Entry Form with Form Letter: Pigeon Exhibit
55. Exhibit Entry Form with Form Letter: Poultry Exhibit 56. Rules and Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF MACHINERY

57. Exhibit shipping information correspondence
58. Space permits and applications

DEPARTMENT OF MANUFACTURES

59. Space permits and acceptance letters

DEPARTMENT OF MINES, MINING & METALLURGY

60. Metallurgical Specimens: General Information
61. Sample and permit cards (8)

BOX 3

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLICITY & PROMOTION

1. Maps: "Chicago and the World's Columbian Exposition" (Midway Publishing Company, 1892)
2. Promotional article - Portuguese

BOARD OF REFERENCE & CONTROL

3. Rules and regulations, May 1, 1891

SOUTH PARK COMMISSIONERS

4. Estimated cost of the Improvement of the Lake Front Park, n.d.
5. Proceedings to determine the site of the World's Columbian Exposition, September 22, 1890
6. Ordinance granting the South Park Commissioners to regulate Lake Front Park, October 21, 1895
7. Statement of Account with Tax from 1869-1895
8. Statement of Resources and Liabilities to February 1, 1897

STOCKHOLDERS, WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CORPORATION

9. General correspondence and receipts
10. Proxies
11. Stock Certificates: Variable Shares
12. Stock Certificates: One share (green)
13. Stock Certificates: Two shares (orange)
14. Stock Certificates: Five shares (blue)
15. Stock Certificates: Ten shares (olive)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

16. General information and correspondence
17. Information form for official catalogue
18. Packaging label (2)
19. Rules and regulations
20. Space permit and application forms

DEPARTMENT OF WORKS

21. Architectural Department: Final Report of the Department of the Chief Draughtsman
22. Columbian Guard: Article - "[I was a] Guard at the Greatest Fair of them All" by Bently W. Sinclair, 1961 23. Columbian Guard: Questionnaire for Guards
24. Columbian Guard: Rules and Regulations, with map
25. Department of Decorations and Functions: Report of the Department of Decorations and Functions, with index (Includes: final report of the Department of Decorations; list of artists for mural decoration; list of sculptors for sculpture of buildings; building inscriptions; report of "functions"; list of special days celebrated at the Fair.)
26. Director of Works: Report on Construction
27. Director of Works: Report on Design (Includes list of architects, painters, and sculptors employed by the Fair.)
28. Director of Works: Report on Organization (Includes list of "appointed men who did invaluable service...")
29. Director of Works: Report Conclusion
30. Electrical Engineering Department: Construction Report of the Electrical Engineering Department, with index (Includes temporary construction, arc and incandescent lighting, electric power, power plant, and alarm and communications systems.)
31. Electrical Engineering Departmen
t: Operating Report
32. Electrical Engineering Department: Organization Report
33. Engineering Department: Report of E.C. Shankland, Chief Engineer
34. Fire Department: Location of Fire Alarm Boxes
35. Fire Department: Report of the Fire Marshall, April 30, 1894 (Includes detailed summary of the fire in the Cold Storage Warehouse)
36.General Superintendent of Buildings: Report of the General Superintendent of Buildings, January 9, 1894 (Includes the Report of the Superintendent of Exterior Covering)

BOX 4

Department of Works, cont.

1. Department of Landscape, Roads, etc.: Report of the Department of Landscape, Roads Department, and Miscellaneous Departments (janitorial, snow removal, etc.)
2. Mechanical Department: Programme of Review of Passenger Launches, with map, July 14, 1892
3. Mechanical Department: Report on Constructional Work in the Mechanical Department
4. Mechanical Department: Operating Report of the Mechanical Department, May 1-October 30, 1893 (January 1, 1894)
5. Medical Department: Report of the Medical Department (with index), November 1, 1893 [Includes lists of deaths and injuries at the Fair]
6. Purchasing Agent: Report of the Purchasing Agent, April 1, 1894
7. Survey and Grades Department: Report of the Department of Surveys and Grades, November 1, 1893
8. Transportation Department: Report of the Transportation Department (1 of 2)
9. Transportation Department: Report of the Transportation Department (2 of 2)
10.Water Supply, Sewerage and Fire Protection Department: Report of the Department of Water Supply, Sewerage and Fire Protection

WORLD'S COLUMBIAN COMMISSION

11. Bylaws
12. Standing Committees: Roster
13. Executive Committee on Awards: Supplemental Final Report, May 27, 1896.

WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

14. Bylaws
15. Committee on Awards: Regulations Governing Awards Report, February 11, 1891
16. Committee on Awards: Report, February 11, 1891
17. Committee on Awards: Official Ribbon
18. Committee on Ceremonies: Miscellaneous notes and correspondence
19. Committee on Ceremonies: Programs, invitations, and tickets to the Dedicatory Ceremonies, October 19-22, 1892
20. Committee on Ceremonies: Programme to the Fireworks Display at Washington, Lincoln and Garfield Parks, October 21, 1892
21. Committee on Ceremonies: Souvenir Programme [Dedicatory Ceremonies], October 19-22, 1892
22. Committee on Ceremonies: Programs - Opening Ceremonies, May 1, 1893
23. Committee on Ceremonies: Programs - Closing Ceremonies, October 30, 1893
24. Committee on Estimates: Estimated Expenditures and Estimated Resources
25. Committee on Estimates: Summary of Revised Estimate of Expenditures, February 20, 1891
26. Committee on Fine Arts: Resolution regarding The Netherlands loan of certain works of art to the Exposition, October 23, 1890 (2 copies)
27. Executive Committee: Rights of publication for the WCE Official Catalogue
28. Committee on Grounds and Buildings: Report, September 8, 1890
29. Committee on Grounds and Buildings: Report, August 31, 1891
30. Resolution providing for the issue of $4,000,000 of 6% Debenture Bonds, September 9, 1892
31. Secretary's Office: Estimate of Expenses, 1890
32. Secretary's Office: General Correspondence, 1890-1891
33. Secretary's Office: Remarks and speech of the Honorable Benjamin Butterworth upon the subject of introducing handpresses in the Bureau of Printing and Engraving in place of steam (delivered January 23 and March 2, 1889)
34. Treasurer's Office: Statement of Expenditures of the Treasurer's Office, February 6, 189

Ephemera

The James W. Ellsworth Ephemera Collection (WCE/JWE Ephemera) consists of materials collected or retained by Ellsworth. These items convey a first-person look at the activities and events that took place during the time of the Fair, as well as document Ellsworth's varied and continuous commitments as a member of the World's Columbian Exposition's Board of Directors. The ephemera is arranged alphabetically.

Collection Content

Address Book
Announcements
Badges
Banquet Menus
Briefs
Bylaws
Calling Cards
Columbian Half Dollar
Cyclorama
Debenture Bonds
Drawings
Exhibits
Guest Lists
Invitations
Invoices
Letters
Lotto Portrait of Columbus (information on)
Magazines
Medals
Membership Certificates
Newsclippings
Notations
Passes
Petitions
Poem
Postcards
Programs
Receipts
Ribbons
Roll Call/Voting List
Rosters
Souvenirs
Stock Certificates
Telegram Notice
Tickets

BOX 1

1. Address book and directory (JWE personal)
2. Announcement: Interstate Industrial Exposition of Chicago, 1888
3. Badges (bronze): Lists of badge recipients
4. Banquet Menu: March 25, 1893 - In Honor of Daniel H. Burnham, WCE Director of Works
5. Banquet Menu: May 2, 1893 - In honor of Don Cristobal Colon de la Cerda, Duke of Veragua
6. Banquet Menu: September 5, 1893 - In honor of the Foreign Commissioners of the WCE, hosted by the Royal Korean Commissioner
7. Banquet Menu: October 11, 1893 - In honor of the Foreign Commissioners to the WCE
8. Banquet Menu: October 25, 1893 - In honor of Thomas W. Palmer, President of the World's Columbian Commission (WCC)
9. Banquet Menu: May 1, 1895 - In honor of the first regular meeting of the WCE Director's Association
10. Brief and Argument for Appellant: James W. Ellsworth vs. Miner T. Ames, March 1887
11. Bylaws of the WCE, revised to March 13, 1891

12. Calling Cards (7): Miscellaneous
13. Columbian Half Dollar: Design sketches
14. Columbian Half Dollar: Notes on recoining the remaining/unsold Columbian half dollars
15. Columbian Half Dollar: Photocopies of $10,000 check to purchase the First Columbian half dollar
16. Cyclorama of Jackson Park - Circular from the WCE Stockholders

17. Debenture Bonds: $100 (olive)
18. Debenture Bonds: $500 (brown)
19. Debenture Bonds: $1000 (green)
20. Debenture Bonds: $1000 (orange)
21. Debenture Bonds: $5000 (green)
22. Debenture Bonds: $5000 (orange)
23. Debenture Bonds - Railroad Subscriptions: Miscellaneous notes
24. Debenture Bonds - Railroad Subscriptions: Railroad proxy (Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company)
25. Debenture Bonds - Railroad Subscriptions: Railroad Proxy (Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company, and Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Rail Road)
26. Debenture Bonds - Railroad Subscriptions: Railroad proxy (Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company)
27. Debenture Bonds - Railroad Subscriptions: Railroad proxy (Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Company)
28. Debenture Bonds - Railroad Subscriptions: Railroad proxy (Michigan Central Rail Road Company)
29. Debenture Bonds - Railroad Subscriptions: Railroad proxy (Pennsylvania Company, and Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Company)

30. Exhibits: Exhibitor's card
31. Exhibits: Art - Artwork removal form
32. Exhibits: Art - Resolutions of the Committee on Art Exhibits, November 1, 1909 (Hudson Fulton Commission)

33. Guest List: Dinner at Ellsworth's house, 1896

INVITATIONS - Unidentified Dates

34. Miscellaneous invitations
35. Privileges of the New York State Building, hosted by the Manager of the Exhibit of the State of New York
36. Tour of the Manufactures & Liberal Arts Building
37. Special Exhibit of the Volcano of Kilauea, Midway Plaisance
38. November 19, n.y.; Lunch with Clement A.Griscom

INVITATIONS - January to September 1892

39. May 1, [1892]; Breakfast and a visit to the Fair grounds, hosted by Daniel H. Burnham, WCE Director of Works
40. September 10, 1892; Breakfast, hosted by Daniel H. Burnham

INVITATIONS - October 1892

41. October 8, 1892; New York Columbian Celebration Loan Exhibition, hosted by the National Academy of Design
42. October 10-13, 1892; Celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of America, hosted by the City of New York
43. October 11-13, 1892; Ceremonies attending the Dedication of Buildings of the World's Columbian Exposition, hosted by the WCC
44. October 12, 1892; New York Columbian Celebration (Grandstand Seat)
45. October 19, 1892; In honor of the 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of America, hosted by George Pullman, Marshall Field
46. October 20, 1892; Civic Parade, hosted by the Joint Committee on Ceremonies, WCE/WCC
47. October 20, 1892; Reception in honor of the visiting officers of the Army, Navy, Loyal Legion and National Guard
48. October 22, 1892; Dedication of the New York State Building, hosted by the General Manager, New York State Commissioners
49. October 24, 1892; Banquet in honor of the WCC

INVITATIONS - November to December 1892

50. November 1, [1892]; Private views of the Illinois Woman's Exposition Board Exhibit
51. November 2, [1892]; Lunch, to meet Thomas Ryan, U.S. Minister to Mexico, hosted by George R. Davis, Director-General of the WCC
52. December 16, [1892]; Reception hosted by Harlow and Mrs. Higinbotham, and daughter
53. December 20, [1892]; View of the silver statue "Justice" by R.H. Park, hosted by the Board of World's Fair Managers of the State of Montana

INVITATIONS - January to April 1893

54. March 11, [1893]; Dinner in honor of Marechal Jose Simeao de Oliveira, hosted by the President of the Brazilian Commission to the WCE
55. March 16, 1893; Dedication of the Castle at the German Village, Midway Plaisance, WCE
56. March 31, 1893; Dedication of the Hooden Phoenix Palace, hosted by the Imperial Commissioner of Japan
57. [April, 1893]; Conference with George R. Davis, Director-General, WCC regarding the musical features at the Fair
58. April 17-22, 1893; Train trip from New York to Chicago on the "John Bull" locomotive, hosted by the Pennsylvania Rail Road Company
59. April 20, 1893; Official opening of the Panorama of the Bernese Alps, Midway Plaisance, WCE
60. April 27, 1893; Naval Review in New York Harbor, hosted by the General Managers of the Exhibit of the State of New York
61. April 30, 1893, with menu; Breakfast, hosted by Daniel H. Burnham, Director of Works, WCE

INVITATIONS - May 1893

62. May 1, 1893; Opening Ceremonies of the WCE
63. May 1, 1893; Opening Exercises of the Woman's Building of the WCE, hosted by the Board of Lady Managers, WCC
64. May 2, 1893; Dinner in honor of the Duke of Veragua
65. May 4, [1893]; Dinner, hosted by the French Commissioner General to the WCE
66. May 5, [1893]; View the French Section of the Fine Arts Building, hosted by the Commissioner of Fine Arts for France
67. May 5, 1893; In honor of the Duke & Duchess of Veragua, hosted by the Columbian Club of Chicago
68. May 8, [1893]; Breakfast to meet Admiral Gerardi, hosted by the President of the WCE
69. May 10, [1893]; Opening of the International Dress & Costume Exhibit, Midway Plaisance, WCE
70. May 11, [1893]; Opening of the Belgian Section, hosted by the Belgian Commissioner to the WCE (2)
71. May 11, 1893; Opening of the Century Company Exhibit, WCE
72. May 12, [1893]; Dinner to meet the Commissioners of the State of New York
73. May 18, 1893; Dedicatory Exercises of the Illinois State Building, hosted by the Illinois Board of World's Fair Commissioners
74. May 23, 1893; Reception, hosted by the American Newspapers Publishers Association
75. May 24, 1893; Reception to celebrate Her Majesty's birthday, hosted by the British Royal Commissioners and the Commissioners for the British Colonies
76. May 24, 1893; Maine Day, hosted by the Board of World's Fair Managers of Maine
77. May 25, 1893; View the Austrian Section of the Fine Arts Building, hosted by the Commissioner of Fine Arts for Austria
78. May 27, 1893; Dinner, hosted by the Commissioner General of Russia
79. May 29, 1893; Opening of the Dahomey Village, Midway Plaisance, WCE

BOX 2

INVITATIONS - June 1893

1. June 1, [1893]; Installation of the German Section, Palace of Mechanic Arts, WCE
2. June 1, 1893; Dedicatory Ceremonies of the Kentucky State Building, hosted by the Kentucky Board of Managers 3. June 3, 1893; Opening of the Hampden Hotel
4. June 3, [1893]; Opening of the Italian Fine Arts Section; hosted by the Royal Commissioner of Fine Arts for Italy 5. June 3, 1893; Opening of the Moorish Palace, Midway Plaisance, WCE
6. June 10, 1893; Opening of the French Educational and Publishers Exhibits, WCE
7. June 14, 1893; Opening of the Tiffany & Company Pavilion
8. June 15, 1893; Dedicatory Exercises of the Indiana State Building hosted by the Board of World's Fair Managers of Indiana
9. June 15, [1893]; Graduating Exercises of the Michgan Military Academy (held in the Music Hall, WCE)
10. June 17, 1893; Reception in honor of Governor William E. Russell, hosted by the Massachusetts Board of World's Fair Managers
11. June 18, 1893; Breakfast in honor of the Infanta Eulalia of Spain, hosted by the President of the WCE 12. June 19, 1893; Reception, hosted by the California World's Fair Commission
13. June 21, [1893]; Formal opening of the Ferris Wheel, Midway Plaisance, WCE
14. June 24, 1893; View of the Exhibits in the Agriculture and Forestry Buildings
15. June 24, [1893]; Opening of the Workingman's Model Home, hosted by the Board of General Managers of the New York State Exhibit
16. June 26, 1893; Reception at the New Hampshire State Building, hosted by the Board of World's Fair Managers of New Hampshire
17. June 26, 1893; View of the Exhibits at the Ottoman Pavilion, hosted by the Ottoman Commissioners, WCE

INVITATIONS - July 1893

18. July 5, 1893; Dedication of the Vocalion Organ, hosted by the Committee on Music, WCE
19. July 6, [1893]; Dinner, hosted by Benjamin Butterworth, Secretary, WCC
20. July 13, [1893]; Reception to meet Walter Besant, at the Donegal Castle, Irish Village, Midway Plaisance, WCE
21. July 15, [1893]; Dinner, hosted by the Imperial Ottoman Commissioner General and the Imperial Ottoman Commissioners (with postponement card)
22. July 15, 1893; Performance by John Philip Sousa and his Concert Band
23. July 19, 1893; Opening of the Brazilian Building, hosted by the Brazilian Commission to the WCE
24. July 25, [1893]; Dinner, hosted by the Imperial Japanese Commissioners to the WCE
25. July 26, 1893; Reception in honor of the National, Foreign and State Commissioners, hosted by the Illinois Board of World's Fair Commissioners

INVITATIONS - August to September 1893

26. August 16, [1893]; Reception in th Haitian Building, hosted by the Commissioners of the Republic of Haiti
27. August 17, 1893; Marimba Concert, hosted by the Guatemala Commission to the WCE
28. August 25, [1893]; Reception to meet the West Point Cadets, hosted by the Board of Lady Managers, WCC
29. September 7, [1893]; Concert by Maestro Carlos Gomes, to celebrate the Anniversary of Brazilian Independence, by the Brazilian Commission to the WCE
30. September 28, [1893]; View of the Austrian Galleries, hosted by the Delegate of Fine Arts for Austria, WCE
31. September 28, [1893]; Reception, hosted by the Massachusetts State Board of World's Fair Managers
32. September 29, [1893]; Reception, hosted by the Japanese Delegates to the Religious Parliament, World's Congress Auxiliary (WCX)

INVITATIONS - October 1893

33. October 5, 1893; Reception, hosted by the Imperial Japanese Commission to the WCE
34. October 11, 1893; Reception, hosted by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle
35. October 11, 1893; Banquet in honor of the Foreign Commissioners, hosted by the WCE Board of Directors
36. October 11, 1893; Ladies reception in honor of the Foreign Commissioners
37. October 21, 1893; Celebration of Manhattan Day at the Fair, hosted by the City of New York
38. October 23, 1893; Reception, hosted by the Chiefs of the WCE Departments
39. October 23-24, 1893; Reception in the Children's Building, hosted by the trustees of the McCowen Oral School for Young Deaf Children
40. October 24, [1893]; Gala performance of the "Russian Peasant Wedding", hosted by the Commissioner General for Russia
41. October 25, 1893; Reception in honor of Thomas W. Palmer, President of the WCC, hosted by the WCC Commissioners
42. October 28, [1893]; Reception at Donegal Castle, Irish Village, Midway Plaisance, WCE

INVITATIONS - December 1893

43. December 21, 1893; Luncheon in honor of the Imperial Representative Commissioner

44. Invoices: Miscellaneous

45. Letter to the WCC regarding the Suitability of Jackson Park for the World's Columbian Exposition
46. Letter to the WCE Board of Directors regarding the suitability of Jackson Park for the Fair, from the South Park Commissioners
47. Lotto Portrait of Columbus: Article - "The Genuine Portrait of Christopher Columbus by Lorenzo Lotto," by Antonio delle Rovere
48. Lotto Portrait of Columbus: Article - "The Lotto Portrait of Columbus," by John Van Dyke
49. Lotto Portrait of Columbus: Article - "A Portrait of Christopher Columbus," by Salvatore Raniere
50. Lotto Portrait of Columbus: Article - "The Portrait of Columbus in the Giovio Museum," by D.F. Fossati
51. Lotto Portrait of Columbus: Article - "The Real Portrait of Columbus taken in 1501," by [William Eleroy Curtis]
52. Lotto Portrait of Columbus: Etchings/Designs

53. Magazine: World's Fair Puck, #1 (May 1, 1893)
54. Medals: Miscellaneous designs
55. Membership Certificate: American Association for the Advancement of Science

56. Newsclippings: JWE biographical
57. Newsclippings: Miscellaneous WCE
58. Notations: Miscellaneous

59. Passes: to JWE for admittance to miscellaneous Fair buildings and grounds (8)
60. Petition: Union League Club, "Abolishing of the Smoke Nuisance..."
61. Poem (draft): "Commemoration Ode," by Harriet Monroe
62. Postcards: Official Souvenir Postal Cards (9)
63. Programs: December 8, 1890 - Order of Installation of the Queen Regent of Holland, Legation of the United States at The Hague
64. Programs: October 12, 1892 - Programme of Exercises (in the main building of the WCE)
65. Programs: October 21, 1893 - Dedication Ceremonies, WCE
66. Programs: October 28, 1893 - "Chicago's Last Great Day at the Fair"

67. Receipts: Miscellaneous
68. Recipe: Coating Plastic
69. Ribbons: Design sketch
70. Ribbons: Miscellaneous, September 29, 1891
71. Ribbons: Chicago Day, October 9, 1893
72. Ribbons: Manhattan Day, October 21, 1893
73. Roll Call/Voting List: WCE Board of Directors
74. Roster: Officers/Commissioners, WCC
75. Roster: Officers/Directors, WCE
76. Roster: Standing Committees, WCE

77. Souvenir: Campbell Printing Press, September 22, 1893
78. Souvenir: Chicago Day, Cyclorama of the Chicago Fire
79. Stock Certificate (1 share): Claire Ellsworth
80. Stock Certificate (1 share): Lincoln Ellsworth

81. Telegram notice: Russian
82. Ticket: Dedicatory Exercises, WCE, October 21, 1893
83. Ticket (Complimentary): Opening Ceremonies, WCE, May 1, 1893
84. Ticket (Season): New York Columbian Celebration Loan Exhibition, October 10-15, [1893]

SEE ALSO: Oversize Folder 2
1. Blueprint: Section of South Shore Drive
2. Chart: Miscellaneous Committees
3. Drawing: Jackson Park (Olmstead & Company)
4. Seating Chart, October 11, 1893
5. Special Passport # 524, July 17, 1890
6. Special Passport #620, November 14, 1890