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Series IV: Centennial Celebration and Ceremonies, 1889-1895

Scope and Contents note

This series includes plans, memorabilia and photographs from ceremonies involving the Washington Arch. The memorabilia consists of programs and invitations, and the ceremonies include the Centennial Celebration parade, the Laying of the Cornerstone ceremony, and the Dedication ceremony. The photographs of the dedication ceremony and parade are albumens, larger than cabinet size. The plans of the Arch dedication ceremony are oversize.

Invitations and Programs from the Centennial Celebration of the Inauguration of George Washington, 1889, inclusive

Box: 5, Folder: 5 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Programs from Laying of the Corner Stone and Dedication Ceremony for the Washington Arch, 1890, 1891, 1895, inclusive

Box: 5, Folder: 6 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Photographs of the Dedication Ceremony, 1895, inclusive

Box: 5, Folder: 7 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Reviewing Stands for Dedication Ceremonies of Washington Memorial Arch (tracing paper plan), undated

Box: OS-Medium (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
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