New York State Education Department Division of Archives and History Photographs of Observances of the 150th Anniversary of the American Revolution B0567

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Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

This series consists of photographs of observances of the 150th anniversary of the American Revolution held throughout the state. The photographs show reenactments of battles, plays, and other pageantry; pageant organizers, participants, and spectators; placement of historical markers; scenes of pageant locations; and include photographs of Charles A. Lindbergh. These observances or pageants depicted were part of the statewide celebration of the 150th anniversary of events in 1776 and 1777, authorized by the Legislature in 1926 and 1927.

Creator:

New York (State). Education Department. Division of Archives and History

Title:

Photographs of observances of the 150th Anniversary of the American Revolution

Quantity:

1 cubic foot

(circa 300 negatives and photographs)

Inclusive Dates:

1926-1927

Series Number:

B0567

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