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Burma Pavilion

Exterior view photograph. Union of Burma Pavilion exterior (lot C-471). The Burma Pavilion was designed according to traditional Burmese pagoda architecture. Detailed wood carvings framing the roofs and lacquered panels were imported directly from Burma. The pavilion's two main elements were its enclosed exhibition space and adjacent glass walled restaurant serving authentic Burmese cuisine. The two were separated by an open air stage. The exhibition spaces showcased native handicrafts such as jewellery and silks. Maps and graphs outlined the country's agricultural and social growth. Multi-layered gable roofs. Structural steel framing for arches. Wood framing for floor and roof joists with suspended concrete slab. Stucco finish on metal lath. (S: 51' x 61' --- A: 5,488 sq. ft. --- H: 38')

Burmese Royalty

Interior view photograph. Photograph of what appears to be Burmese Royalty.

Burmese Tea

Interior view photograph. Photograph of a model infront of fine Burmese dinner ware.

Bus Arrivals

Exterior view photograph. Visitors arriving from Place d'Accueil.

Bus Station

Exterior view photograph. Aerial view of buses leaving an Expo Bus Stop. "Expo Express" monorail is in the background.

Business letters from Henry McKenzie

File consists of five business letters from Henry McKenzie written between May 1805 and September 1813, including letters to various societies describing business opportunities. May 1805 letter from written St. John's, where McKenzie talks of procuring biscuit and flour.

McKenzie, Henry, 1781-1832

Calendar and transcription

File contains a typed copy of correspondence from James McGill to Isaac Todd (17 Oct 1805) and handwritten copies of James McGill's business letters 1802-1807.

Cambridge Appointments Board

Letters and documents related to hiring processes. Letters are from potential candidates and from the University of Cambridge Appointments Board with information about possible candidates. Other documents include resumes of candidates and notes about thei

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