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General Ulysses S. Grant, 1896-2019

 File — Drawer: 7.2

Scope and Contents

Records documenting proposals for the sculpture's pedestal and the awarding of the pedestal contract to Allen B. Rorke (1896), a letter from the Fairmount Park Art Association expressing appreciation for the Fairmount Park Commission's cooperation in the unveiling ceremonies (1899), correspondence regarding the sculpture's deteriorating condition (1967), and clippings (2006, 2019). Also includes a souvenir pin from the 1899 unveiling ceremony.

Dates

  • 1896-2019

Conditions Governing Access note

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 5.0 Linear feet

Language of Materials

English