Brooklyn Historical Pageant records
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Abstract
This collection primarily documents the planning of the pageant, mostly during 1914, and include minutes of regular planning meetings and special meetings of the Brooklyn Historical Pageant; correspondence; news clippings; memos; lists and notes of the planning committee; programs, and drafts of scripts.
Historical note
The Brooklyn Historical Pageant, sponsored by a private committee of Brooklyn residents, was held at the 23rd Regiment Armory in Brooklyn on May 21 and 22, 1915. The pageant featured costumed performances and presentations that celebrated 300 years of historical people, events and places in Brooklyn. Over 3000 people took part in the pageant.
Arrangement
The materials are arranged in two folders by size.
Scope and Contents
The Brooklyn Historical Pageant records span the period 1914 to 1915 and measure 0.2 linear feet. The records primarily document the planning of the pageant, mostly during 1914, and include minutes of regular planning meetings and special meetings of the Brooklyn Historical Pageant; correspondence; news clippings; memos; lists and notes of the planning committee; programs, and drafts of scripts.
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These materials are in the public domain.
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Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Brooklyn Historical Pageant records, 1977.143, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of the Kings County Historical Society, date unknown.
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Minimally processed to the collection level. Rehoused and finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2023.
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