Clay Festival Association records
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Abstract
The Clay Festival Association records are housed in a single bound volume and span the period 1846 to 1862. The records include meeting minutes, correspondence, news clippings, invitations, and event programs, all documenting the annual Clay Festival thrown by the organization.
Historical note
The Clay Festival Association was an organization comprised of members of the Whig Party in New York City whose chief activity was the planning of an annual celebration of the birth of United States Congressman, Senator, and Secretary of State, Henry Clay.
Scope and Contents
The Clay Festival Association records are housed in a single bound volume and span the period 1846 to 1862. The records include meeting minutes, correspondence, news clippings, invitations, and event programs, all documenting the annual Clay Festival thrown by the organization.
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Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
The materials in this collection are in the public domain. While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Clay Festival Association records, 1977.136, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of acquisition unknown. The records were formally accessioned in 1977.
