McGill Library
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Part of Expo 67 Collection
Photograph of the Congo Pavilion exterior (lot 462). The Congo pavilion featured a lively atmosphere of music and art. Frescos of dancers, warriors, forests, and animals adorned the walls. Samples of gold, silver and copper were also on display as Congo then produced 1.5th of the world's copper supply. Craftsmen and artists painted portraits and skillfully manipulated copper into masks.
Congolese Hostesses Stamping Visas
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Photograph taken behind the deks of Congolese hostesses stamping passports.
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Photograph of a mural of a dancing celebration.
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Photograph of the Kenya Pavilion exterior. Minirail in background. The Kenya Pavilion put emphasis on the nation's agricultural wealth. An array of photographs celebrated Kenya's national parks and game reserves as well as the beautiful wild creatures that could be found on them.
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Photograph of the Algeria Pavilion section of the Arab Countries Pavilion (lot C-469). The Algerian Pavilion shared the country's history on twelve screens inside its cinema. Photographs and ancient relics showcased a diverse present and a culturally rich past. At the Algerian restaurant the wine and pastries were among the popular features. The Arab Countries Pavilion housed the nations of Algeria, the United Arab Republic, and Kuwait. Display spaces for each country were featured as well as a restaurant and cinema. Pavilion featured rectangular geometry inset with traditional drop arch, reinforced concrete basement with structural steel central tower, reinforced fiberglass cladding (S: 100' x 120' --- A: 12,000 sq. ft. --- H: 16'). The Arab Countries Pavilion, Ile Notre Dame, originally was sponsored by Algeria, Morocco and Kuwait. But at time of Egypt-Israel 6 days war, Kuwait closed its section. It never was re-opened. Kuwait was the only nation that withdrew during the six months of expo '67
Atlantic Provinces Heritage Uniforms
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Photograph of mannequins displaying the uniforms of Canada's Atlantic heritage.
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Photograph of exhibition area located at top of the ramp on the second floor of the Australian Pavilion.
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Exterior view photograph. Guyana & Barbados Pavilion (lot B-349) exterior. The one storey Barbados and Guyana pavilion housed the two independent nations under one roof. The Barbadian exhibit was on one end and the Guyanese on the other, both nations telling the story of their history from slavery to colonial status, to independence. The two main exhibits were separated by an atrium garden and pool. A common terrace served as a rest area with bar facilities. Five Interconnected hexagonal volumes with pitched roofs. Standard steel and wood joist framing. Plywood with Epoxy finish. (S: 54' x 100' (irregular) --- A: 4,452 sq. ft. --- H: 32')
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Interior view photograph. Photograph of a model infront of fine Burmese dinner ware.