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World's Fair Press Kits, 1982

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
From the Collection:

This collection consists of two press kits documenting the 1982 World's Fair held in Knoxville, Tennessee.

The first press kit was produced by Sun Company, Inc., a principal corporate participant in the 1982 World's Fair. It features press releases, Sun Company's annual report for 1981, a copy of Sun Magazine, and a poster of the Sunsphere and the World's Fair site with information on different types of energy.

The second press kit documents the opening day of the Fair (May 1, 1982) and includes press releases, press passes, a copy of the day's Knoxville News Sentinel, the official dedication program, information on procedures for the press preview, the Text of Remarks by the President (from the White House Office of the Press Secretary), black and white photographs, an information guide entitled Places to Go, Things to Do in Knoxville, and a booklet called China: A Brief Summary.

Dates

  • 1982

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480