National Guard State Camp Ground, 1888

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

National Guard State Camp Ground, 1888

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

S 1992.503

Object ID:

1974.045.15.010

Date:

1888

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Photographic print of the New Hampshire National Guard State Camp Ground in Concord, NH, dated 1888. The caption states, "National Guard State Camp Ground 1888 The camp was on the property of the Merrimack County Agricultural society, commonly called the fair grounds, on the east side of the river, where extensive preparations were made to accommodate the new occupants. The first encampment was in 1881, in followings years enlargement of the grounds and erection of commodious quarters and stables. Water was introduced from Lake Penacook and in 1886 the brick arsenal was built. Each encampment was named for the Chief executive of the year. 1888 Camp Sawyer. Parade Grounds, company preparing for the sun set gun salute. View looking west."

Subjects:

Military camps , Soldiers , Horses , Weapons

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Organizations:

New Hampshire. National Guard

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:

4