Adams Memorial Society

Dates:
Active 1927
Active 2009

Biographical notes:

Nonprofit association consisting of Adams family members; established by Brooks Adams in 1926; converted the "Old House" (also known as Adams House) to a museum after the death of Brooks Adams in 1927; donated the site and its collections to the people of the United States under the stewardship of the National Park Service in 1946; society remains an active partner and advisor in the preservation of the park.

From the description of Adams National Historical Park, Adams Memorial Society records, 1927-1946. (Becton Dickinson Technology). WorldCat record id: 70968788

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Subjects:

  • Dwellings
  • Historic preservation
  • Historic preservation
  • Historic sites
  • Museums

Occupations:

not available for this record

Places:

  • Massachusetts--Quincy (as recorded)
  • Adams National Historical Park (Quincy, Mass.) (as recorded)

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