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DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
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DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
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DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240206
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240207
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495426769
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240209
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495429843
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240210
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495431892
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240211
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495433941
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240219
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240220
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240221
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240222
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495452384
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240223
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495453409
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240224
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495455458
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240225
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495457507
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240226
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495459556
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240227
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495460581
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240228
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495462630
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495465704
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495467753
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240303
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495469802
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240304
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495470827
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240305
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495472876
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240306
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495475950
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495477999
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240309
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495479024
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240310
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495481073
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495483122
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240312
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495484147
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240313
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495486196
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240314
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495488245
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240315
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495489270
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240316
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240317
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240318
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240319
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240320
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240322
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240324
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495505663
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240325
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495507712
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495508737
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240327
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495510786
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495513859
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495515908
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495517957
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240331
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495521030
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495523079
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240402
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240403
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240404
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240405
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240406
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240407
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240408
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
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DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240412
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495546644
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495548693
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495549718
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
END:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495551767
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
END:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495553816
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495555865
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260816T230136Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_44818495556890
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DESCRIPTION:The Louisiana Purchase Exposition\, also known as the St. Louis
  World’s Fair\, opened its doors to the public on April 30\, 1904. By th
 e time it concluded in December\, millions of people had visited the fair.
  The nearly seven-month-long spectacle showcased a plethora of magnificent
  buildings\, remarkable displays\, scientific marvels\, and exhibitions of
  cultures and products from foreign lands.\n\nThe Gateway to the East exhi
 bition examines how various groups of people\, including American state of
 ficials\, fairgoers\, Chinese diplomats\, members of the Chinese communiti
 es in St. Louis\, and contemporary scholars and community historians\, und
 erstand the meaning and legacy of the fair. Personal stories from the 1904
  World’s Fair bring to light a curated view of China designed specifical
 ly to appeal to an American audience who viewed China as the “old regime
 ” with an exotic culture but outdated civilization. The exhibition also 
 sheds light on the cultural diplomacy utilized by the Qing government and 
 its American counterpart\, as both were navigating through the forces of c
 olonialism\, imperialism\, diplomacy\, and globalization by the turn of th
 e 20th century. \n\nThis exhibition was organized by Dr. Zhao Ma and Chine
 se Studies students with Curator of Local History Miranda Rectenwald.
GEO:38.648457;90.307739
LOCATION:Olin Library\, Ginkgo Reading Room
SUMMARY:Gateway to the East: China at the St. Louis World’s Fair
URL;VALUE=URI:https://happenings.washu.edu/event/gateway_to_the_east_china_
 at_the_st_louis_worlds_fair
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
END:VEVENT
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