Louisiane

1905 · 140752 — Cambridge: The Riverside Press / H.O. Mifflin and Company 1905. maroon linen-like hard covers with gild lettering on front cover and spine; Also gild emblem and 2 flags on front cover. Americana. 4to. maroon linen-like hard covers with gild lettering on front cover and spine; Also gild emblem and 2 flags on front cover. frontispiece 342 pages. First edition. Spine faded rubbed at spine ends else a near fine copy. A rare book. The expo took place in St. Louis MO.<BR> <br /> <BR> <br /> Index at rear and 33 full page illustrations and gravure photos throughout. Most photos are of Lady Managers. Content headings include: Letter of Transmittal of Report of Board of Lady Managers to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission; Historical Data; Extract from Act of Congress of March 3 1901 creating the Board; Present Officers and members of the Board; Standing Comittees of the Board; Special Comittees of the Board; First Second Third Fourth Fifth and Sixth Meetings of Board of Lady Managers 1902-04; Final Report of Legislative Committee. Reports of Comittees-Legislataive; Women's work; Foreign Relations; Women's Congress; Awards;; Group Jurors; Department Jurors; Accountants Report; etc. The Riverside Press / H.O. Mifflin and Company unknown