Fourth of July orations
Scope and Contents note
This collection includes printed copies of Fourth of July orations. The first series includes copies of individual orations. Most are in pamphlet form but a number of them are in book form as well. The second series is a compilation of orations from 1803-1845 that was published in 18??. The third series consists of a resolution of thanks presented by the City Council to the orator for 1890, the Hon. Albert E. Pillsbury. This resolution was donated to the City Archives by the family of Albert E. Pillsbury. The fourth series includes remarks made on the 4th of July orations.
Dates
- 1803-1976 with gaps
Creator
- Boston (Mass.). City Council (Organization)
Extent
2.25 Cubic feet (6 document cases, 1 flat box and 1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
- Fourth of July celebrations -- Massachusetts -- Boston Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fourth of July orations Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Creator
- Boston (Mass.). City Council (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Fourth of July orations
- Author
- Kristen Swett
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the City of Boston Archives Repository
201 Rivermoor St.
West Roxbury MA 02132 United States
617-635-1195
617-635-1194 (Fax)
archives@boston.gov