The Exposition magazine was first published by the exposition's Department of Publicity and Promotion in October, 1900, 14 months before the start of the exposition. This issue of Volume 1, from 1901, predate the exposition's opening in December, 1901. The magazines contain updates on the progress of the buildings and grounds, describe the departments and exhibits associated with the exposition, give details about participating states and Caribbean countries, note exposition finances and contain various articles of human interest. Contents of this issue: Editorial; Woman's Department; Illinois at the exposition; George Washington in Charleston; The West Indian exhibit; Delaware and the Charleston exposition; Senorita Davila and her embroidery; Oregon at Charleston; Scientific silk culture in South Carolina; Through the gardens of the South; A chapter from the Chronicles of the Province of South Carolina; Rock Hill, S.C.
