150th anniversary pageant, Town of Collins, N.Y., 1971.

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150th anniversary pageant, Town of Collins, N.Y., 1971.

1971

Historical pageant in six episodes: Jacob Taylor at the Indian Council; the first school at Collins Center; the first town board meeting; founding the Thomas Indian School; coming of the railroad; and establishing the State Hospital.

1 item (19 p.) ; 29 cm. (0.1 linear ft.)

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Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children (Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, N.Y.)

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The Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children was incorporated as a private institution receiving some state aid in 1855 (Chapter 233). The asylum was located within the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation in Erie County and was charged to receive destitute and orphaned children from all Indian reservations in the state. It was named for Philip E. Thomas, a benefactor of New York's Indians and early financial backer of the asylum. In 1875 ownership of...

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