The E-Sylum:  Volume 8, Number 13, March 27, 2005, Article 3

BOB HENDERSHOTT AND THE 1904 WORLD'S FAIR

Bob Hendershott authored a book on one of his favorite
collecting specialties: 1904 St. Louis World's Fair
Mementos and Memorabilia. The following is from the
web site of a dealer who sold the book:

"Bob has an advantage over many other 1904 collectors...
He was there!

Born in St. Louis in 1898, Bob was 6 in 1904 and has fond
memories of the wonders of the Fair. Bob has accumulated
a great deal of experience and a vast collection in his many
years of collecting. He has used his special insights to
develop a unique numbering system (67 specific categories)
which is accepted as the standard for the hobby. Beginning
this project when he was 93, Bob took less than 3 years to
photograph, describe and organize thousands of souvenirs.

Bob's life's work, Mementos and Memorabilia, really has it
all. It describes 105 beautiful pieces of china and bisque, 75
different plates and 59 fascinating postcards. Numismatists
will enjoy several examples of badges, elongated coins,
encased cents, medals and tokens. Even in 1904, advertisers
knew the value of merchandising, and companies handed out
souvenirs of every shape and design."

For more information, and a more recent photo of Bob, see:
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  Wayne Homren, Editor

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