Framed photographs of Alexander Hamilton statue dedication, inscription to Elihu Root from Thomas Proctor, 1918

Content Description

Frame with matted photographs: one photograph shows view of Alexander Hamilton statue and pedestal; second photo shows crowd gathered around statue. Inscription (on matt) says, "The Hon. Elihu Root with Sincere regards of Thomas R. Proctor -- Hamilton College June 17, 1918" See H.C. Misc files under Hamilton, Alexander, Statue, for news clippings of the statue's unveiling on June 17, 1918. The statue was presented to the college by Thomas R. Proctor and accepted on behalf of the college by Elihu Root.

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Transfer

Provenance

Received from: Frank Lorenz, via Stacey Himmelberger and Phill Hoying

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