Celebrations file

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, reports, meeting agenda, minutes, clippings, press releases, and promotional literature concerning historical celebrations in which the Division of Archives and History participated. Includes Fort Ticonderoga Bicentennial (1955); East Greenbush Centennial (1955); Constitution Day (1957); Fort Stanwix Day (1957); 300th Anniversary of the Flushing Remonstrance (1957); Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial (1957); Theodore Roosevelt Centennial (1958); Year of History (1959); and Hudson-Champlain 350th Anniversary Celebration (1959) and information on exhibits, activities, contests, and statewide and local events.
Title
Celebrations file
Quantity
1 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
13918
Creator
Arrangement

Reverse chronological order by year, thereunder roughly alphabetical by name of celebration.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of correspondence, memoranda, reports, meeting agenda and minutes, clippings, press releases, and promotional literature concerning historical celebrations in which the Division of Archives and History participated.

There are one or more files on the following historical observances: Fort Ticonderoga Bicentennial (1955); East Greenbush Centennial (1955); Constitution Day (April 20, 1957); Fort Stanwix Day (August 3, 1957); 300th Anniversary of the Flushing Remonstrance (1957); Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial (1957); Theodore Roosevelt Centennial (1958); Year of History (1959); and Hudson-Champlain 350th Anniversary Celebration (1959). Files provide information on exhibits, activities, essay contests, and statewide and local events related to these and other celebrations.

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