General Casimir Pulaski collection
Collection — Folder: S1089
Identifier: S1089
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of three presidential proclamations declaring General Pulaski Memorial Day for October 11 in three different years, 1934, 1935, and 1937. All three of the proclamations, which are copies, were signed by President Frankin D. Roosevelt and Secretary of State Cordell Hull.
Dates
- 1934, 1935, 1937
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.
Biographical Note
Casimir Pulaski (1745-1779) came from Poland to fight in the American Revolution. He saved the life of George Washington, created the Pulaski Cavalry Legion, and became a general in the Continental Army. During the Battle of Savannah, Casimir led a daring charge, was wounded, and died soon afterwards. He is one of only seven people to be given honorary United States citizenship. He never married and has no descendants. October 11, 1779, was the date of Casimir's death in Savannah, Georgia, following the battle against the British. He was 34 years old.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Ignatius Werwinski on 1937/08/02.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed 2014/09/25 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
- Title
- General Casimir Pulaski collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
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
