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Collection of photographs relating to the Empire Exhibition, Glasgow, Scotland

551 58

Description Collection of photographs relating to the Empire Exhibition, Glasgow, Scotland

Date 1938

Collection Collection of photographs relating to the Empire Exhibition, Glasgow, Scotland

Catalogue Number 551 58

Category All Other

Scope and Content Contemporary photographs recording the Empire Exhibition, Glasgow, 1938 comprising an album of amateur views and a set of press photographs of general views and details of the pavilions.

Related Material Several other accessions contain material relating to the Exhibition: Acc Nos 1997/72; 1998/134; 2004/194; 2006/133; 2007/257; 2008/142; 2010/19.

Access Conditions There are no restrictions upon access.

Administrative History Intended as an international showcase of the Empire's industry, trade and culture, the 1938 Empire Exhibition was held in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow. Dominated by Thomas Tait's Empire Tower, the Exhibition featured pavilions of Industry, Engineering, and of the constituent states of the Empire, as well as fairground rides and attractions. For further details, see: http://www.empireexhibition.com/html/map.html

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/1176357

Collection Hierarchy - Collection Level

Collection Level (551 58) Collection of photographs relating to the Empire Exhibition, Glasgow, Scotland

Preview Category Catalogue Number Title Date Level
Print Room EE 57 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938, interior Press photograph of restaurant 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 58 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph of Roman Catholic pavilion 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 59 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph of Rubber pavilion Stamped verso: 'J M Lawson Official photographer "Empire Exhibition 1938"' 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 60 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph of Southern Rhodesia and East Africa pavilion 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 61 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph of Atlantic Restaurant 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 62 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph of Glasgow pavilion 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 128 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph of children at vending machine 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 2 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph showing ICI pavilion at night, with the Tower in the background 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 63 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938, interior Press photograph of Gold Coast display in West African Colonies pavilion 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 64 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938, interior Press photograph of Gold Coast display in West African Colonies pavilion 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 65 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph of Army and Royal Air Force pavilion 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 66 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938, interior Press photograph of Nigeria display in West African Colonies pavilion 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 3 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph showing Garden Club 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 4 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph showing National Fitness Council for Scotland pavilion 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 5 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph showing general view including the BBC and Times pavilions 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 6 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938, interior Press photograph showing interior of lounge 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 129 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph of thatched Post Office 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 130 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph of fountains illuminated at night 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 131 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph of dodgems in the Amusement Park 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 132 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph showing general view Stamped verso: 'J M Lawson Official photographer "Empire Exhibition 1938"' 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 133 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph of dignitaries leaving Federation of British Industry pavilion Stamped verso: 'J M Lawson Official photographer "Empire Exhibition 1938"' 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 134 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph of Palace of Art 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 135 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph of The Times pavilion 1938 Item Level
Print Room EE 136 PO Empire Exhibition, 1938 Press photograph of AA and RSAC pavilion 1938 Item Level

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