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Preface.(World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893)
From May to October 1893 the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago registered more than 27 million admissions of people who came to see the exhibits, explore the grounds, and take in the myriad scientific, technological, and cultural wonders on display. One such marvel was the Woman's Building, a stately and impressive neoclassical structure that served as a nexus of women's activities, exhibits, organizations, and leadership. Prominently located on the Court of Honor just inside the entrance to the fair's celebrated White City, the Woman's Building was conceived as both a monument to the progress women had made and an inspiration to their further advancement.
The exposition's Board of Lady Managers, formed through special legislation that granted women an administrative role at a World's Fair for the first time, decided early on that the Woman's Building would feature a literary exhibit to highlight the contribution of women to the world of print. A signal achievement in women's history and in cultural history more broadly, the resulting library gathered under one roof more than 7,000 volumes authored, illustrated, edited, or translated by women. Showcasing the literary achievements of women from across the country and around the world, this remarkable collection resulted from the first attempt in…
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