Albany Institute and Joseph Henry Statue Collection, 1899-1942
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The materials in this collection deal with the erection, in Albany’s Academy Park in 1928, of a memorial to the Albany-born, eminent scientist Joseph Henry (1797-1878), first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Members and officers of the Albany Institute were active in this project. Materials include correspondence of the memorial committee concerning fundraising, choice of a memorial location and sculptor, and the ceremony marking completion of the monument. Also included are letters to and from, and contracts with, the sculptor chosen, John Flanagan (1865-1952). Programs for and invitations to the inaugural ceremony are included, as is some biographical material on Joseph Henry.
- Extent:
- 0.5 box
- Language:
- English
Background
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Memorials
- Names:
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Albany Institute of History and Art
Albany institute of history and art
Flanagan, John - Places:
- Albany (N.Y.)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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none
- Terms of access:
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none
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- https://www.albanyinstitute.org/library.html
- Contact:
- mccombsd@albanyInstitute.org