Explore the plan and scope of Department M, Ethnology and Archaeology, at the World's Columbian Exposition.
This volume outlines how the department gathers global material to illustrate the present status of American archaeology and ethnology, and how foreign cooperation can enrich the exhibit for science and education.
The text details the organization, submission rules, and the extensive plan for displaying prehistoric, historic, and living cultures. It explains how collections will be arranged by sub‑division, the role of the Latin-American Bureau, and the emphasis on authentic models, photographs, maps, and living demonstrations where possible.
- How exhibits are classified and placed within the department’s organized scheme
- What kinds of objects, models, and living displays may appear
- Rules for space, concessions, transport, and exhibit care
Ideal for readers of museum planning, exhibition design, and early American anthropology, this edition provides insight into the Exposition’s approach to education and public engagement through organized, scholarly displays.