Sgt. Arthur A. Hayward New York National Guard 13th Regiment collection
Hayward, Augustus
Hayward, Arthur A.
This collection consists of records, military manuals, certificates, letters, documents, photocopied newspaper articles, and photographs. The images include military photos and Hayward's personal photographs. The collection is arranged into three series:
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Brooklyn Historical Society
2006.027 1 of 5 (Material Type: Text)
2006.027 4 of 5 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
2006.027 5 of 5 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
2006.027 2 of 5 (Material Type: Text)
2006.027 3 of 5 (Material Type: Text)
Series 1: New York National Guard 13th Regiment records, 1861-1939, inclusive
This series is housed in Boxes 1 and 2, with oversize items in Box 5. Included are records kept by Sgt. Hayward during his military career as a sergeant-major, including receipts of expenses incurred, service records of officers, military certificates, letters on military dealings, and articles on the 13th Regiment. Records and documents pertaining to the 13th Regiment Veteran Association are also included, as are a box of superior rubber type, a military medal, and a name plate of Arthur A. Hayward.
Series 2: Arthur A. Hayward papers, 1857-1951, inclusive
This series is housed in Box 3 and includes letters written by Arthur A. Hayward, his family, and acquaintances of the Haywards; business and legal documents of the Haywards; and newspaper articles saved by Arthur A. Hayward. There are also many documents relating to Hayward's father, the lawyer Augustus Hayward, dealing with business matters, land, properties, and estates. Additional papers pertain to Augustus Hayward's role as a member of the Board of Managers of the American Swedenborg Printing and Publishing Society.
Series 3: Photographs, 1883-1939, inclusive
The photographs are divided into two categories: 13th Regiment military photos and personal photos of Arthur A. Hayward. The photos are contained in Box 4, with oversized military photographs in Box 5. The 13th Regiment military photos depict life in the barracks, Arthur A. Hayward in uniform, and groups of military officers. The personal photos depict Arthur A. Hayward's son, father, and other family members, as well as a fort in St. Augustus. The specific location of St. Augustus is not mentioned in the photographs, and this fort has not yet been identified. Also in this series is a folder of blank postcards of people and animals.