Presentation of Flags to the Public Schools of Rochester, N.Y. by George H. Thomas Post, No. 4 records, 1889

Summary

Extent:

1 Volumes One bound volume, boxed.

Language:

English .

Preferred citation:

Presentation of Flags to the Public Schools of Rochester, N.Y. by George H. Thomas Post, No. 4 records. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Background

Scope and content:

Bound volume produced by the George H. Thomas Post No. 4 of the Grand Army of the Republic to commemorate their presentation of national flags to the schools of Rochester, N.Y. on Washington's birthday, February 22, 1889. The volume was published by the Democrat and Chronicle newspaper, and two copies have been cataloged as part of the general collection. This copy, however, was placed in special collections due to the presence of multiple autographs on paste down and flyleaf. The paste down includes inscriptions dedicating the book from John A. Reynolds to Charles S. Baker on September 29, 1891, and from Baker to Arthur E. Williams on November 24, 1900. The fly leaf includes a pasted-in note to Baker signed by future-president William McKinley, dated March 31, 1896.

Acquisition information:

Donated anonymously at the Brighton Memorial Library and forwarded to the Local History Division

Arrangement:

This collection consists of a single volume in a box.

Physical description:

Bumped on corners and caps of spine. Otherwise, excellent condition.

Dimensions:

9.5 x 6 7/16 inches

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Related

Related material:

The pamphlet file of the Local History Division includes two folders on the annual transfer of the flags ceremony, which was born out of the events detailed in this collection and continued until at least 1969.

Location of originals:

Several other copies of this book are held by the Local History Division. This copy was set aside and described as a special collections object due to the autographs inside the front cover.

Restrictions:

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the collection.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish, reproduce, distribute, or use in any current or future manifestations must be obtained in writing from the Rochester Public Library Local History and Genealogy Division.

Preferred citation:

Presentation of Flags to the Public Schools of Rochester, N.Y. by George H. Thomas Post, No. 4 records. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Location of this collection:

Rochester Public Library

Rundel Memorial Building

115 South Avenue

Rochester, NY 14604, United States

Link to repository site

Contact:

585-428-8370

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