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Guide to the Clarence W. Bowen Records of the
Committee on the Centennial Celebration of Washington's Inauguration
1888-1894
MS 3118
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Bowen, Clarence Winthrop, 1852-1935 |
| Creator:
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New York (N.Y.). Committee on Centennial Celebration of the Inauguration of Washington,
1789
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| Title: |
Clarence W. Bowen records of the Committee on the Centennial Celebration of Washington's
Inauguration
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| Dates [inclusive]: |
1888-1894 |
| Abstract: |
The collection primarily holds copies of Clarence Bowen's outgoing letters in connection
with his position as Secretary in 1889 of New York's Committee on the Centennial Celebration
of Washington's Inauguration and as editor of the related memorial volume published
subsequently, in 1892. The collection also holds scrapbooks of newspaper clippings
covering the 1889 celebration; working files and bound volumes with lists of attendees,
etc. for the ball, banquet, and other specific events; invitations, funding legislation,
and other original documentation and ephemera; and metallic printing plates for tickets,
press passes, invitations, and other print matter for the celebration.
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| Quantity: |
12 Linear feet in 10 record cartons and 1 oversize flat box |
| Location: |
Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please contact
manuscripts@nyhistory.org prior to your research visit to coordinate access. Keep
in mind that it will take between two (2) and five (5) business days for collections
to arrive, and you should plan your research accordingly.
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| Language: |
The documents in the collection are in English. |
| Call Phrase: |
MS 3118 |
