1 10 2124 https://www.sc.concordlibrary.org/files/original/23/5440/Msy_Alcott_Nieriker_1.jpg 9698ec59482ef92b9e565810fa347837 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 Art Collection Subject The topic of the resource Art Description An account of the resource The Art Collection of the William Munroe Special Collections at the Concord Free Public Library and items associated with the creation and growth of the collection. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource All materials courtesy of the William Munroe Special Collections at the Concord Free Public Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Art Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Art Collection 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 May Alcott Nieriker Subject The topic of the resource May Alcott Nieriker Description An account of the resource Photograph of May Alcott Nieriker Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature, The New York Public Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collectionof English and American Literature, The New York Public Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Concord Free Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Alcott May Alcott Nieriker Photograph https://www.sc.concordlibrary.org/files/original/5427/1975_sticker.jpg 264990472464a0beb770f35dba512242 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 Bicentennial Sticker (1975) Description An account of the resource A large adhesive sticker created for the 1975 Bicentennial. This sticker may have been distributed to businesses for placement in windows, or to residents for decoration. Image description: A white semicircle-shaped sticker with blue text reading "The Shot Heard Round the World. Concord Celebration. April 19, 1975." Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image https://www.sc.concordlibrary.org/files/original/5418/1925_coin_sideB.jpg ff9fa243b9d4f3d0e429427d87e5500f 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 Concord Fight Commemorative Coin, Back (1900) Description An account of the resource The back of the commemorative coin produced in 1900 for the 125th anniversary of the Concord Fight. Unlike the Patriot Half-Dollar, this coin was strictly collectible and commemorated only the Concord Fight. Image description: A round copper coin. Text on the surface of the coin reads "125th Anniversary. Concord Fight. April 19, 1900." Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image https://www.sc.concordlibrary.org/files/original/5417/1925_coin_sideA_[1].jpg 45b1cafe446e34087a115fde18588553 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 Concord Fight Commemorative Coin, Front (1900) Description An account of the resource The front of the commemorative coin created for the 125th anniversary of the Concord Fight. This coin, unlike the Patriot Half Dollar, was strictly collectible and commemorates only the Concord Fight. Image description: A round copper coin. In the center of the coin is the Minute Man statue with the text "April 19, 1775" above it. The following text is printed around the edge of the coin: "Quam Firma Res Concordia. Concord incorporated 12 Sep., 1635." Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image 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 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/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/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/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/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