Sesquicentennial Parade - The First Free Library, 1938 June 21

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Sesquicentennial Parade - The First Free Library, 1938 June 21

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.08.012

Date:

1938/06/21

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Photographic print of the First Free Library float at the New Hampshire Sesquicentennial Parade in Concord, NH, on June 21, 1938. The caption states, "Sesquicentennial Parade, June 21, 1938 1833. The First Free Library, Supported by Public Funds. Jeremy Belknap urged the people of the Province to found so-called 'social' libraries to be used by groups of people as the 'easiest, cheapest, and most effectual mode of diffusing knowledge.' These were succeeded by public libraries and Peterboro [Peterborough] has the honor of founding the first public library in the United States, supported by public funds, in 1833. This library is on the main route of travel through the Town of Peterboro [Peterborough]. Portrayed by Town of Peterboro [Peterborough]."

Subjects:

Centennial celebrations, etc. , Parade floats , Parades , Libraries

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

1