Series XIV: Memorial, 1872-1931, inclusive
Scope Note
This series is comprised of certificates from clubs and organizations honoring deceased members. These include certificates in memory of William de Groot from the Empire State Society, James C. Russell from the Coffee Exchange of the City of New York, and Edward L. Phalon from the John Bruning Bowling Club.
Two certificates were printed to honor fallen Civil War soldiers, including one printed by Currier and Ives. Also included are certificates in memory of James P. Harper and John McEntee Bowman.
Of special note is a memorial for Horace Greeley from the American Institute. This certificate is elaborately hand-lettered and includes an albumen portrait.
Coffee Exchange of the City of New York, 1913
Folder: FF43 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Farmer's Club of the American Institute, 1872
Folder: FF73 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
German American Society, 1873
Folder: FF73 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Hotel Association of New York City, 1931
Folder: FF43 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
John Bruning Bowling Club, undated
Folder: FF43 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Lexington Avenue Church, undated
Folder: FF43 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Sons of the American Revolution, 1899
Folder: FF43 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Veteran Corps, 1873
Folder: FF43 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)