Daniel Russell Brown (1848–1919), also referred to as Russell Brown and D. Russell Brown served as the 43rd governor of Rhode Island from 1892 to 1895. His term coincided with the planning and celebration of the World’s Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago in 1892–1893 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbus’s voyage. As governor, Brown was part of Rhode Island’s official participation in the fair, attending events and representing the state at ceremonial functions.
Ephemera kept by Governor Daniel Russell Brown related to the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1892-1893. Materials include invitations and tickets to official events, menus from banquets and luncheons, printed programs for ceremonies and performances, and guidebooks distributed to visitors. Together, these items document the social and ceremonial activities of Rhode Island’s delegation and provide insight into the culture of national expositions in the late nineteenth century.
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World’s Columbian Exposition ephemera collected by Daniel Russell Brown, Ms-2025-013, Brown University Library
The collection is arranged in one series chronologically.
Invitation addressed to His Excellency the Governor of Rhode Island wrapped in moire fabric.
Invitation to reception given to the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Invitation to dine at Kinsley's in Chicago, Ill. includes response card.
Invitation to participate in ceremonies attending the dedication of the buildings of the World's Columbian Exposition at Jackson Park in Chicago, Ill.
Invitation to participate in ceremonies attending the dedication of the buildings of the World's Columbian Exposition at Jackson Park in Chicago, Ill.
Invitation to attend The Naval Review to be held in New York harbor.
Invitation to the opening ceremonies of the World's Columbian Exposition.
with envelope
with envelope
held together by a burgundy colored ribbon
2 copies