Historical event souvenirs and artifacts, 1750-1945

Summary

Creator:
Hargrett Library
Date:
1750-1945
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Historical event souvenirs and artifacts, ms 1061. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of miscellaneous memorabilia commemorating historic events from United States and world history from the 19th and 20th centuries. Included are a a drinking cup (pewter) from the mess chest of General John B. Gordon; wood from the apple tree at the McLean house at Appomattox; flooring from Independence Hall, Phil.; packet of sand from San Salvador Island; nail from Fort Massachusets, Ship Island, Gulfport, Miss.; playing card from survivor of the Lusitania; impression of a seal found at Fort Frederica; commemorative postage stamps honoring James Edward Oglethorpe; piece of the fuselage of the Graf Zeppelin; thread from the tablecloth on which the Japanese signed the surrender papers; vial of ashes of London after the bombings of World War II; piece of Yale fence; nail from the Bastille; glass jar of coffee beans purchased during the Civil War; and newspaper clippings.

Biographical / historical:

This collection was created by the Hargrett Library and includes a wide array of artifacts donated to the library.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Historical event souvenirs and artifacts, ms 1061. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.