The Elks Stepping Group marched in the Nyack Centennial Parade. Second from right is Ms. Harris, a leader of the girls' group. The young girl in the center was Lawanda.
Correspondence; Abolition movement; Slavery; Politics & Government
Letter to Peter Van Gaasbeek from John Addison defending Addison's anti abolition speech. Addison states he wants his friends to see his speech printed and if necessary, a supplement to be furnished to the editors of the Rising Sun, an Ulster...
Letter from John Bogart to Peter Van Gaasbeek requesting a healthy, stout male slave to go on board the Sloop. He suggests the Abolition bill may induce some to sell their slaves. He also mentions the price of various produce.
Receipt for sale of Negro boy named Orring. He was sold by Edward Tittle Jr. of Jamaica, to John Vearin for the sum of 42 pounds. The receipt was signed by Edward Tittle and includes his seal. It was sealed and delivered in the presence of...
Handbill describing and illustrating the exhibition of Joice Heth, proclaimed to be nurse to Gen. George Washington age 161 years, at Barnum's Hotel, Bridgeport, December 11 & 12 [1835]
Ten girls and fourteen boys, all dressed for the occasion, sat on the steps of Piermont high School for this class picture. The teacher sits behind the top row of boys. Not one person in the image has been identified. The picture was donated to the...
The Lawson family had a livery stable and business, Lawson & Sons, on the site of Kane Memorial Park in Piermont. In the 1914 Nyack Directory, the names connected with the business are Robert, Robert Jr., William and Benjamin. The couple in this...
