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; Mr. Gilbert's advisory board; Louisiana will be here; The work of the county commissioners; The special commissioners; Swing of the South towards success; Cincinnati and Charleston; Live stock at the exposition; New exposition commission; The story of the exposition; Building the exposition; New York coming into line; Two resolutions; Nuestros vecinos de la India Occidental; Our West Indian Neighbors; Department of Exhibits and Concessions; The Woman's Department; The Department of Promotion and Publicity; Exposition finances; Anderson, S.C.