[The Georgia Negro] Occupations of Negroes and whites in Georgia.

Circle graph shows percentage of African Americans and whites in various occupations.

Title from LOT 11931, no. 1; part title from item.

Chart prepared by Du Bois for the Negro Exhibit of the American Section at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1900 to show the economic and social progress of African Americans since emancipation.

The microfilm surrogate is available in the Prints & Photographs Reading Room.

Forms part of: Daniel Murray collection (Library of Congress).

Exhibited: American Treasures of the Library of Congress, 2005-06.

Original materials filed in PR 12 under LOT 11931.

The Exposition Universelle Internationale de 1900, also known as the Paris World Fair of 1900, was a world's fair that was held in Paris, France from April 15 to November 12, 1900. The fair was held to celebrate the achievements of the past century and to accelerate development into the next. The fair featured exhibits from around the world, including art, architecture, technology, and culture. The fair was held in the Champs de Mars and covered over 100 hectares (247 acres). The fair featured many notable exhibits, including the Eiffel Tower, which was built specifically for the fair and served as the entrance arch. It was a major showcase of the latest technological innovations, such as the first moving sidewalk, the first escalator and the first films by the Lumière brothers. It was visited by over 50 million people from around the world.

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