Resolution tendering Independence Hall to Schuyler Colfax
Collection — Folder: OBC016
Identifier: OBC016
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a resolution from the Select and Common Councils of the city of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 12, 1870 to Vice President Schuyler Colfax for a public reception during his visit to the city.
Dates
- 1870/03/12
Creator
- Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
U.S. Vice President Schuyler Colfax visited Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 25, 1870 for the 25th anniversary of the Friendship Division, No. 19, Sons of Temperance. He gave a speech at the Academy of Music during his visit and Independence Hall was tendered to the vice president for his use during the visit.
Sources:
"Common Branch."
Sources:
"Common Branch."
Extent
0.06 Cubic Feet (1 large oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection consists of one item.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2022/05/25 by Brittany Kropf. EAD finding aid created 2022/05/25 by Brittany Kropf.
Creator
- Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.) (Organization)
- Title
- Resolution tendering Independence Hall to Schuyler Colfax
- Status
- In Process
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
