Guide to the Clay Festival Association records 1977.136
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY, 11201
718-222-4111
library@brooklynhistory.org
Brooklyn Historical Society
Collection processed by Matthew Gorham
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit
on November 09, 2011
English using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Descriptive Summary
| Creator: | Clay Festival Association (New York, N.Y.). |
|---|---|
| Title: | Clay Festival Association records |
| Dates [inclusive]: | 1846-1862 |
| Quantity: | 0.25 linear feet in one bound volume |
| Text [Box]: | A0038 |
| Call Phrase: | 1977.136 |
| Sponsor: | This collection was processed and described as part of the project, "Uncovering the Secrets of Brooklyn's 19th Century Past: Creation to Consolidation," funded by the Council on Library and Information Resources, with additional support from The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation. |
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 note
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.
Access Points
Subject Names
- Clay , Henry, 1777-1852
Document Type
- Clippings (information artifacts)
- Correspondence
- Invitations
- Minutes
- Programs (documents)
Subject Organizations
- Clay Festival Association (New York, N.Y.).
- Whig Party . New York (N.Y.).
Subject Topics
- Political clubs -- New York (State) -- New York
Subject Places
- New York (N.Y.)
- New York (N.Y.) |x Social life and customs
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access note
Open to users without restriction.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Clay Festival Association records, 1977.136, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Source and date of acquisition unknown. The records were formally accessioned in 1977.