209 10 2124 https://www.sc.concordlibrary.org/files/original/5397/LexNewsStamp1.jpg 6e33888d6d2b578956c9b5c9965a098d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource News Clipping - Unknown (1925) Description An account of the resource A news clipping from an unknown newspaper describing the anticipated shipment of commemorative stamps due to arrive in Boston on April 4th, 1925. Transcription: On April 4, 1,00,000 1-cent, 2,000,000 2-cent and 400,000 5-cent stamps of the Lexington-Concord commemorative issue will be place on sale here, it was announced today, by Postmaster Roland M. Baker. The big stamp shipment is expected to arrive here tomorrow. The department further states that 100,000 1-cent, 100,000 2-cent and 30,000 5-cent stamps of the special issue will be placed on sale at the Cambridge postoffice on the same date. The supply of the commemorative issue is very limited, and it is expected it will be exhausted rapidly, though it is possible that more will be struck off at Washington if the demand necessitates it. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Language A language of the resource English https://www.sc.concordlibrary.org/files/original/5398/PostStamp1.jpg b2d0b3f34221a99d6f48b70963a0be31 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource News Clipping - The Boston Post (1925) Description An account of the resource A news clipping from the Boston Post describing the growing anticipation among stamp collectors for the commemorative Lexington-Concord stamp. Transcription: Rush for Stamps of Concord Fight Philatelists all over the United States are showing extraordinary interest in the forthcoming issue of stamps commemorating the battle of Lexington and Concord 150 years ago and have flooded the local postoffice for "first" cancellations. Large and small money orders accompany the requests. This issue of stamps is to be sold only at Boston, Cambridge and Lexington, and Postmaster Baker has arranged to carry out in exact detail as far as possible all requests of the nation-wide army of stamp collectors. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Boston Post Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Language A language of the resource English https://www.sc.concordlibrary.org/files/original/5399/PostStamp2.jpg 590b68938e2cbbce6abe50ce184b50f1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource News Clipping - The Boston Post (1925) Description An account of the resource A news clipping from the Boston Post describing the first day of sales for the Lexington-Concord commemorative stamp in 1925. Transcription: New Stamps Go with Mad Rush Extra Windows Opened for Their Sale They Commemorate Lexington and Concord Anniversary Collectors Order in Large Quantity Stamp collectors and dealers had a carnival day yesterday at the Boston postoffice, when the first of the special postage stamps commemorating the 150th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord were put on sale. Three new issues were offered—a five-cent issue, two-cent issue, and one-cent issue . Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Boston Post Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Language A language of the resource English https://www.sc.concordlibrary.org/files/original/5400/PostStamp3.jpg 98988a484bc706949e5fc710c8a48c8a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource News Clipping - The Boston Post (1925) Description An account of the resource A news clipping from the Boston Post describing the first day of sales for the Lexington-Concord commemorative stamp in 1925. Transcription: "Battle" Stamps Selling Rapidly Six Special Windows at Main P. O. in Operation Lexington-Concord commemorative stamps were placed on sale at the main postoffice, some branch postoffices, at Lexington, Concord, Concord Junction and Washington, D. C., yesterday, and were being bought at a rapid rate by commercial and amateur philatelists and othres prompted by curiosity. Six special windows were put into operation at the main postoffice to accommodate the seekers after the new issue, and stamps were being sold in large quantities. One window was opened for sale of the issue at midnight Friday night, and before daylight had disposed of $100 worth. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Boston Post Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Language A language of the resource English https://www.sc.concordlibrary.org/files/original/5401/TravellerStamp1.jpg 6897c52418404e68adca44d7eda5f33f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource News Clipping - The Boston Evening Traveller (1925) Description An account of the resource A news clipping from the Boston Evening Traveler announcing that the new commemorative stamp designs are ready for distribution. Transcription: Concord Fight Stamps Ready Three Designs Will Be Released in Boston and Capital Tomorrow By W. G. Gavin (Traveler Washington Correspondent) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource W. G. Gavin Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Boston Evening Traveller Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Language A language of the resource English https://www.sc.concordlibrary.org/files/original/5402/UnknownStamp1.jpg b7c7c47bd5423531d670a8c7536cdbbd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource News Clipping - Unknown (1925) Description An account of the resource A news clipping from an unknown source announcing that the commemorative Lexington-Concord stamps sold quickly. Transcription: Lexington-Concord Stamps Sell Quickly Commemorative Issue Is Put on Sale in All Greater Boston Postoffices Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Language A language of the resource English https://www.sc.concordlibrary.org/files/original/5403/Stamp1925.jpg ceffe8248d5ee36a66c559ed7bc40ba7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lexington-Concord Commemorative Stamp (1925) Description An account of the resource The highly-anticipated commemorative stamp released for the Concord and Lexington Sesquicentennial celebrations in 1925. Image description: A vertical rectangular stamp with a blue border. Written around the border in white text is the following: "April 19 150th anniversary celebration of the Concord Fight. The Concord Minute Man." In the center of the stamp is a buff-colored illustration of the Minute Man statue against a white background. On either side of his head are "1775" and "1925," both in black ink. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image https://www.sc.concordlibrary.org/files/original/5404/Globe1.jpg ad46cecbdbed84a06930b19f660d8f7c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource News Clipping - The Boston Globe (1925) Description An account of the resource A news clipping from the Boston Globe advising out-of-town visitors to take public transit to Concord for the festivities, rather than drive. Transcription: Thursday, April 16, 1925 Go To Concord By Rail Monday Appeal Issued Against Auto Congestion During Celebration The Concord and Lexington committees in charge of the observamces of the 150th anniversary of the outbreak of the American revolution today sent out an appeal to all persons intending to visit those historic towns next Monday to use the railroad instead of highway, where practicable. Every effort is being made to provide automobile parking spaces and keep traffic moving on the main highways, but the committees are powerless to prevent a certain amount of congestion. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Boston Globe Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Language A language of the resource English https://www.sc.concordlibrary.org/files/original/5405/Trains1.jpg a94b8fd90abd0153fae165e2fb32b49a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource News Clipping - Unknown (1925) Description An account of the resource A news clipping from an unknown source providing information about the increased train service to Concord and Lexington for the 150th anniversary celebration. Transcription: Concord-Lexington Trains How the Boston & Maine Will Handle the Traffic at the Celebration on Monday On Monday, in connection with the 150th anniversary celebration, the Boston & Maine Railroad will provide special train service to Lexington and return, and to Concord and return, from Boston, using all available lines, and service into Concord and into Lexington will be conducted from other directions with special equipment provided. In addition, a train will leave Concord for Lexington at 2.05 P. M., which will make it possible for people participating at the exercises at the former place in the morning to attend the parade and celebration at Lexington in the afternoon. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Language A language of the resource English https://www.sc.concordlibrary.org/files/original/5406/Globe2.jpg 2f70f4b2ae62fbf496daea760960d2e2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource News Clipping - The Boston Globe (1925) Description An account of the resource A news clipping from the Boston Globe reporting on the traffic jams that occurred in Concord and Lexington during the Sesquicentennial weekend. Transcription: Jam of Autos in Both Old Towns Concord, April 19—In spite of the rain and cold, thousands of men, women and children motored through Lexington and Concord today, and paid at least a flying visit to the battlegrounds where 150 years ago were fought the first military engagements of the Revolution. Only a few left their cars for close inspection of the monuments, but, considering the weather conditions, the number of visitors was surprising. Many persons went by train. At the North Station, Boston, it was said tonight that an unusual number...[end of clipping] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Boston Globe Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Language A language of the resource English