Free Soil Party Reunion Papers, 1877-1921
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This project is made possible thanks to a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Collection Items
Photograph of the camera obscura exhibit building at Melville GardenThis photograph shows several men standing and sitting on the steps to the Camera Obscura (Camera = Room, Obscura = Dark). They are all wearing…
Photograph of the Café and Music Hall at Melville GardenThis photograph shows the Café and Music Hall which were located on Otis Street at Melville Garden. Several male guests can be seen siting and…
Photograph of a building at Melville GardenThis photograph shows a group of men, wearing formal clothing, standing around a two-story building at Melville Garden. The upper story is only…
Photograph of the pier at Downer's LandingThose photograph shows a group of men, women, and children standing on the pier at Downer's Landing. They are all wearing fancy clothing. Behind…
Photograph of a Bridge at Melville GardenThis photograph shows an ornate bridge located over a road at Melville Garden. The bridge is in the tudor style and has high turrets. Through the…
Photograph of the Melville Garden's Clambake HouseThis photograph shows the exterior of the Clambake House located at Melville Garden. The long, two-storied building can be seen on the right, along…
Downer Family Coat of ArmsThis image depicts the Downer Family Coat of Arms. It includes images of peacocks, shaking hands, and wings. The family motto on the coat of arms is…
Photograph of Samuel DownerThis image is a portrait photograph of Samuel Downer. It shows him as an older man with a beard, and he is wearing a suit and tie.
Silhouette of Thomas MelvilleThis image is a silhouette of Thomas Melville. He was a merchant in Boston, a member of the Sons of Liberty Party, and a participant in the Boston…
Massachusetts Regular Free Soil ticket broadsideThis broadside advertises the Free Soil Party ticket for the state of Massachusetts. Stephen C. Phillips is running for Governor and John Mills for…