Records, 1833-1939 (1903-1939).

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Records, 1833-1939 (1903-1939).

Minute books (1903-1921) and scrapbook of clippings, historical reports, and printed memorabilia relating to various aspects of Washington, D.C., history. Includes a few original letters, including one from Winfield Scott to Alfred Mordecai. The bulk of the material dates from 1903 to 1939.

300 items.2 containers.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8202837

Library of Congress

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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was an American military commander and political candidate. He served as a general in the United States Army from 1814 to 1861, taking part in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the early stages of the American Civil War, and various conflicts with Native Americans. Scott was the Whig Party's presidential nominee in the 1852 presidential election, but was defeated by Democrat Franklin Pierce. He was known as Old Fuss and Feathers for his insi...

Mordecai, Alfred, 1804-1887

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U.S. Army officer, engineer, and ordnance expert. From the description of Papers of Alfred Mordecai, 1790-1948 (bulk 1833-1887). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80026449 Biographical Note 1804, Jan. 3 Born, Warrenton, N.C. 1819 1823 Attended U...

Old Washingtonians.

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