Correspondence Relating to Restoration of the U.S. Frigate Constitution, 2/8/1926 - 6/14/1930

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Correspondence Relating to Restoration of the U.S. Frigate Constitution, 2/8/1926 - 6/14/1930

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This series consists mostly of carbon copies of letters sent by the commandant in his capacity as committee chairman of the National Save Old Ironsides Committee, along with occasional publicity articles, press releases, progress reports, and letters received. Addressees include Navy officers, businessmen, and prominent citizens, soliciting or acknowledging their assistance or financial contributions, as well as ordinary citizens who sent in donations. The letters also concern committee operations, publicity, and fundraising proposals, the sale of lithographs of the Constitution by marine artist Gordon Grant and of souvenirs made from the ship's original wood, metal, or rigging, progress of restoration work initiated on June 16, 1927; and miscellaneous information on the vessel. Included is a summary report of campaign activities from 1925-1930. The letters appear to be from a "Constitution Office," established by the commandant to coordinate the campaign.

10 linear inches

National Archives at Boston

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SNAC Resource ID: 11613149

National Archives at Boston

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Constitution (Frigate)

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U.S.S. Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides". From the description of Agreement, 1826-1828. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58662266 Also known as Old Ironsides; wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy; Thos. McDonough Esq. Com. New York, 28 Oct. 1824; launched in 1797, Constitution was one of the six original frigates authorized for construction by the Naval Act of 1794; currently a fully commissioned US Navy shi...