1888 Wisconsin Monuments Dedication Program, Gettysburg

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1888 Wisconsin Monuments Dedication Program, Gettysburg

 

Original invitation and program for the dedication of Wisconsin battlefield monuments at Reynolds’ Grove, Gettysburg, on June 30, 1888. The printed program records the transfer and presentation of the monuments, remarks by U.S. Senator John C. Spooner, and participation by Wisconsin veterans’ organizations, including the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 26th Wisconsin Infantry and Berdan’s 1st U.S. Sharpshooters.

A pencil X appears beside General Lucius Fairchild’s name in the organization listing.

 

Inventory Number: GSO 123

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Invitation to the 1868 dedication of Wisconsin Battle Field Monuments at Gettysburg, detailing the event’s date, time, location, and program, including speeches and transfer of monuments.
Invitation to the 1888 dedication of the Wisconsin Battlefield Monuments at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, scheduled for June 30th at 10 a.m., signed by H.B. Harshaw and L.E. Pond.
Typed event program detailing the transfer and acceptance of monuments, oration by U.S. Senator Spooner, and presentations to battlefield associations by Wisconsin officials.
Typed list titled “Organizations and Commissioners” with names and ranks of individuals from Wisconsin Infantry units; one name is crossed out with a handwritten “X.”.
List of organizations and commissioners for several Wisconsin Infantry regiments and Berdan’s Sharpshooters, with names and locations of commanding officers typed on a cream card.
Framed invitation to the dedication of Wisconsin Battlefield Monuments at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, dated June 30, 1888, displayed on a blue background.

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