Rare 1986 U.S. Government World Expo '88 Planning Document

Original United States Information Agency (USIA) Request for Proposals for the development of the United States exhibition at World Expo '88 in Brisbane, Australia.

The proposed U.S. exhibition was titled “Sport and Its Science.”

• Issued by: United States Information Agency, Office of Contracts, Washington, D.C.
• Solicitation: RFP 33-23-6-JGB
• Date issued: May 16, 1986
• Cover stamped RECEIVED MAY 22 1986
• Original solicitation identifies 68 pages
• Includes government solicitation and contract forms
• Contains exhibit specifications and planning information
• Includes World Expo '88 attendance information
• Numerous original indexed/tabbed attachments
• Contemporary handwritten notes present on at least one page
• Original metal binding

A fascinating behind-the-scenes document relating to the planning and development of the United States presence at Brisbane's World Expo '88. Unlike commonly encountered souvenir programs and tourist memorabilia, this was a working government solicitation distributed before the Expo.

Condition: Vintage working document showing age and use. Cover has toning, spotting, edge/corner wear and handling marks. Tabs show wear and there is oxidation/rust visible around portions of the metal binding. Interior pages have typical age-related wear and some handwritten notation. Please review all photographs for condition and contents.