Sesquicentennial Parade - Second Division, 1938 June 21

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Sesquicentennial Parade - Second Division, 1938 June 21

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.08.017

Date:

1938/06/21

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Scrapbook page containing three photographic prints of the parade float depicting the meeting of the Constitution Convention at Old North Church in Concord, NH, in the New Hampshire Sesquicentennial Parade on June 21, 1938. The caption states, "Sesquicenttennial [Sesquicentennial] Parade, June 21, 1938. SECOND DIVISION NEW HAMPSHIRE, A STATE UNDER A FEDERAL CONSTITUTION ADOPTED JUNE 21, 1788. 1788. The Constitution Convention Meets in the Old North Church at Concord. The Old North Church of Concord was the scene of one of the momentous events of our National history when the final ballot of the New Hampshire Convention called 'for the investigation, discussion and decision of the Federal Constitution' was cast in the affirmative. This affirmative ballot of The Ninth State made the Constitution with all of tis provisions immediately effective, thus establishing an enduring union of the states. Portrayed by City of Concord and Old North Church."

Subjects:

Parades , Parade floats , Constitutions

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