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World’s Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)

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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Stephen B. Luce Honorary Commissioner to Spain certificate, 1892 Dec 15

 File — Box 59x, Folder: 22
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 529
Scope and Contents

Certificate appointing Luce Honorary Commissioner to Spain, for the World's Columbian Exposition to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America, held in Madrid in 1892.

Dates: 1892 Dec 15

Stephen B. Luce passport , 1892 Jun 21

 File — Box 59x, Folder: 23
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 533
Scope and Contents

Special Passport as Commissioner General of the United States to the Columbian Historical Exposition, in Madrid, Spain. Signed by Acting Secretary of State William F. Wharton, 21 June 1892.

Dates: 1892 Jun 21

Stephen B. Luce translation of Great Cross of the Naval Merit award, 1893 Mar 13

 File — Box 59x, Folder: 23
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 537
Scope and Contents

English translation of the document awarding Luce the Great Cross of Naval Merit with the white distinctive mark for his services as the U.S. Honorary Commissioner to the Columbian Historical Exposition, Madrid, Spain, 1892. Translated by Luis Martinez y de Arce, Under Secretary, 13 May 1893.

Dates: 1893 Mar 13