Contribution records, 1875-1876

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Contribution records, 1875-1876

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Contribution books containing receipts for each donation with the donor's name and address.

4 v.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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SNAC Resource ID: 6858520

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National Commemorative Monument Association

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The National Commemorative Monument Association was established by a group of 100 prominent Philadelphians motivated by the upcoming Centennial Celebration. Its purpose was to erect a statue commemorating Liberty in Independence square, Philadelphia. From the description of Contribution records, 1875-1876 (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 151380820 ...

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