Series XVI: Political and Government, 1805-1994, inclusive
Scope Note
This series is comprised of certificates from various government and political organizations.
Two certificates of appointment to federal positions have President Warren Harding's signature.
Tammany Society (also known as the Columbian Order) certificates contain one printed by Samuel Maverick and two that are illustrated and hand-lettered. Certificates of membership to the Tippecanoe Club are printed with images of William Henry Harrison.
One certificate of note was issued to Elisha Harris in recognition of his efforts to conduct the first sanitary survey of the city to try to combat cholera.
Government-Federal- appointment to Aide in the Inaguration Parade, 1901
Folder: FF48 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-Federal- appointment to Assistant Secretary of War, 1921
Folder: FF48 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-Federal- appointment to Pension Agent, 1886
Folder: FF48 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-Federal- appointment to the Advisory Committee at the Conference of Limitation of Armanent, 1921
Folder: FF48 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-Federal- appointment to the War Industries Board, 1918
Folder: FF48 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-Local- City of New York- appointment of Comptroller, 1934
Folder: FF49 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-Local- City of New York- appointment to committee for the commemoration of NYC's golden jubilee, 1948
Folder: FF49 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-Local- City of New York- Common Council, 1851, 1878
Folder: FF49 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-Local- City of New York- Common Council, 1861, 1863, inclusive
Folder: Oversize FF 82 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government - Local - City of New York - Accumulated Debt Bond, 1869, 1879
Folder: FF49 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
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Bond for $2,000 issued to Mrs. H.G. Hawkins. Stamped on back as transferred to George H. Sistare's Sons in 1879. (Source: Gift from an anonymous donor, May 2019)
Government - Local - City of New York - Corporate Stock to Provide for the Supply of Water, 1906
Folder: FF49 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
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Cancelled certificate. Issued to Matilda E. Webb. (Source: Gift from an anonymous donor, May 2019)
Government-Local- Nassau County- Proclamation in honor of 103rd birthday, 1994
Folder: FF49 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-State- New York- State Legislature resolution, 1859
Folder: FF50 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-State- New York- appointment to the Commission to Revise Banking Law, 1913
Folder: FF50 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-State- New York- appointment of Commissioner of Palisades Interstate Park, 1900-1901
Folder: FF50 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-State- New York- appointment of State Historian, 1907
Folder: FF50 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-State- New York- appointment of Workmen's Compensation Commission member, 1914
Folder: FF50 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-State- New York- appointment of Military Secretary to the Governor, 1913
Folder: FF50 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-State- New York- commemoration of "An Act to amend the Highway Law", 1913
Folder: FF50 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-State- New Jersey- appointment of commission member of Palisades Interstate Park, 1924
Folder: FF50 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Government-State- Pennsylvania- appointment to the Commission to Construct a Public Steamboat Landing, 1907
Folder: FF50 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Political Organizations- Citizen's Association of New York- recognition of the first sanitary survey of the city, 1867
Folder: FF78 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Political Organizations- Eleventh Ward Association of New York, in appreciation of Provost Marshal, 1865, inclusive
Folder: Oversize FF 82 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Political Organizations- Loyal National League, 1863
Folder: FF78 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Political Organizations- Republican Party of the County of New York- poll watcher's certificate, 1943
Folder: FF78 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Political Organizations- Tammany Society, 1805-1897, undated
Folder: FF78 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Political Organizations- Tippecanoe Club, 1840, undated
Folder: FF78 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)
Political Organizations- Williamsbridge Democratic and Social Club, 1915
Folder: FF78 (Material Type: Graphic Materials)