"Blue and the Gray Re-Union" Ribbon, Seward Post 37, G.A.R., Auburn, N.Y. and R.E. Lee Camp, C. V., Richmond, VA, July 4, 1885
Item — Box: SC-21 Box 3, Item: SC21.03.0.002
Identifier: SC21.03.0.002
“Blue and the Gray Re-Union” Ribbon, Seward Post 37, G.A.R., Auburn, N.Y. and R.E. Lee Camp, C. V., Richmond, VA
Scope and Contents
From the Item:
The collection’s inclusive dates are 1885-1958, with the bulk of the material dating from 1885-1937. The collection is comprised of photographs, postcards, reunion ribbons, press clippings, and a guest register.
Dates
- July 4, 1885
Creator
- Grand Army of the Republic. Seward Post No. 37 (Auburn, N.Y.) (Organization)
- Sons of Confederate Veterans (Organization). R.E. Lee Camp No. 1 (Richmond, Va.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
The digital collection can be accessed through the VMFA Collections Search website.
Conditions Governing Use
No Copyright - United States: http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en
Biographical / Historical
American--1
Extent
1 item
Immediate Source of Acquisition
VMFA Library
Exhibition History
This item was removed by Objects Conservator Ainslie Harrison on January 9, 2019 to be placed on exhibition in the Robinson House. The ribbon was returned to the Archives on November 22, 2019.
Physical Description
Ribbon
Physical Facet
Trimming
- Auburn (N.Y.) Subject Source: Viaf
- Richmond (Va.) Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source
Repository Details
Part of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Archives Repository
Contact:
Margaret R. and Robert M. Freeman Library
200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond VA 23220-4007 United States
804-340-1495
library@vmfa.museum
Margaret R. and Robert M. Freeman Library
200 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond VA 23220-4007 United States
804-340-1495
library@vmfa.museum
