bicentennial

This scrapbook is a collection of Lawrence Eagle Tribune newspaper articles dating from September 9, 1974 through April 27, 1975. The articles cover a variety of issues pertaining to the City of Lawrence with a focus on topics such as the local planning for the country's Bicentennial celebration, preserving the Lawrence Library building and what to do with the Senior Center building on Haverhill Street. An article concerning a 400 volume collection donated at the end of the twentieth century by then Lawrence head librarian Frederick H. Hedge, Jr. to the Lawrence Library and its current day need of preservation is of interest. A clipping regarding a one man performance by actor Josh Burton, titled "Sons of Liberty", sponsored by the Lawrence Bicentennial Commission and the Lawrence Historical Society is included. Many of the clippings pertain to the Lawrence Historical Society and its' officers including Ignatius Piscitello and Phyllis Tyler. Articles of interest report on the debate as to whether the North Canal should be covered to make way for a connector linking downtown Lawrence to the interstate highway. There are also announcements for a reading by Dr. Donald B. Cole from his book "Immigrant City" and a schedule of upcoming lectures presented by the White Fund for the 1974-1975 season. The inside cover bears a sticker which reads: "Property of Lawrence Historical, Cultural, Art and Education Society, Inc./P.O. Box 1853/ Lawrence, Mass. 01842".

Olive green, vinyl covered with a white and olive floral design on the cover.
12 x15 x 1-1/2

Several of the newspaper articles have loosened from their pages.

This scrapbook is a collection of Lawrence Eagle Tribune newspaper articles dating from September 9, 1974 through April 27, 1975. The articles cover a variety of issues pertaining to the City of Lawrence with a focus on topics such as the local planning for the country's Bicentennial celebration, preserving the Lawrence Library building and what to do with the Senior Center building on Haverhill Street. An article concerning a 400 volume collection donated at the end of the twentieth century by then Lawrence head librarian Frederick H. Hedge, Jr. to the Lawrence Library and its current day need of preservation is of interest. A clipping regarding a one man performance by actor Josh Burton, titled "Sons of Liberty", sponsored by the Lawrence Bicentennial Commission and the Lawrence Historical Society is included. Many of the clippings pertain to the Lawrence Historical Society and its' officers including Ignatius Piscitello and Phyllis Tyler. Articles of interest report on the debate as to whether the North Canal should be covered to make way for a connector linking downtown Lawrence to the interstate highway. There are also announcements for a reading by Dr. Donald B. Cole from his book "Immigrant City" and a schedule of upcoming lectures presented by the White Fund for the 1974-1975 season. The inside cover bears a sticker which reads: "Property of Lawrence Historical, Cultural, Art and Education Society, Inc./P.O. Box 1853/ Lawrence, Mass. 01842".

Olive green, vinyl covered with a white and olive floral design on the cover.
12 x15 x 1-1/2

Several of the newspaper articles have loosened from their pages.

This scrapbook is a collection of Lawrence Eagle Tribune newspaper articles dating from September 9, 1974 through April 27, 1975. The articles cover a variety of issues pertaining to the City of Lawrence with a focus on topics such as the local planning for the country's Bicentennial celebration, preserving the Lawrence Library building and what to do with the Senior Center building on Haverhill Street. An article concerning a 400 volume collection donated at the end of the twentieth century by then Lawrence head librarian Frederick H. Hedge, Jr. to the Lawrence Library and its current day need of preservation is of interest. A clipping regarding a one man performance by actor Josh Burton, titled "Sons of Liberty", sponsored by the Lawrence Bicentennial Commission and the Lawrence Historical Society is included. Many of the clippings pertain to the Lawrence Historical Society and its' officers including Ignatius Piscitello and Phyllis Tyler. Articles of interest report on the debate as to whether the North Canal should be covered to make way for a connector linking downtown Lawrence to the interstate highway. There are also announcements for a reading by Dr. Donald B. Cole from his book "Immigrant City" and a schedule of upcoming lectures presented by the White Fund for the 1974-1975 season. The inside cover bears a sticker which reads: "Property of Lawrence Historical, Cultural, Art and Education Society, Inc./P.O. Box 1853/ Lawrence, Mass. 01842".

Olive green, vinyl covered with a white and olive floral design on the cover.
12 x15 x 1-1/2

Several of the newspaper articles have loosened from their pages.

This scrapbook is a collection of Lawrence Eagle Tribune newspaper articles dating from September 9, 1974 through April 27, 1975. The articles cover a variety of issues pertaining to the City of Lawrence with a focus on topics such as the local planning for the country's Bicentennial celebration, preserving the Lawrence Library building and what to do with the Senior Center building on Haverhill Street. An article concerning a 400 volume collection donated at the end of the twentieth century by then Lawrence head librarian Frederick H. Hedge, Jr. to the Lawrence Library and its current day need of preservation is of interest. A clipping regarding a one man performance by actor Josh Burton, titled "Sons of Liberty", sponsored by the Lawrence Bicentennial Commission and the Lawrence Historical Society is included. Many of the clippings pertain to the Lawrence Historical Society and its' officers including Ignatius Piscitello and Phyllis Tyler. Articles of interest report on the debate as to whether the North Canal should be covered to make way for a connector linking downtown Lawrence to the interstate highway. There are also announcements for a reading by Dr. Donald B. Cole from his book "Immigrant City" and a schedule of upcoming lectures presented by the White Fund for the 1974-1975 season. The inside cover bears a sticker which reads: "Property of Lawrence Historical, Cultural, Art and Education Society, Inc./P.O. Box 1853/ Lawrence, Mass. 01842".

Olive green, vinyl covered with a white and olive floral design on the cover.
12 x15 x 1-1/2

Several of the newspaper articles have loosened from their pages.

This scrapbook is a collection of Lawrence Eagle Tribune newspaper articles dating from September 9, 1974 through April 27, 1975. The articles cover a variety of issues pertaining to the City of Lawrence with a focus on topics such as the local planning for the country's Bicentennial celebration, preserving the Lawrence Library building and what to do with the Senior Center building on Haverhill Street. An article concerning a 400 volume collection donated at the end of the twentieth century by then Lawrence head librarian Frederick H. Hedge, Jr. to the Lawrence Library and its current day need of preservation is of interest. A clipping regarding a one man performance by actor Josh Burton, titled "Sons of Liberty", sponsored by the Lawrence Bicentennial Commission and the Lawrence Historical Society is included. Many of the clippings pertain to the Lawrence Historical Society and its' officers including Ignatius Piscitello and Phyllis Tyler. Articles of interest report on the debate as to whether the North Canal should be covered to make way for a connector linking downtown Lawrence to the interstate highway. There are also announcements for a reading by Dr. Donald B. Cole from his book "Immigrant City" and a schedule of upcoming lectures presented by the White Fund for the 1974-1975 season. The inside cover bears a sticker which reads: "Property of Lawrence Historical, Cultural, Art and Education Society, Inc./P.O. Box 1853/ Lawrence, Mass. 01842".

Olive green, vinyl covered with a white and olive floral design on the cover.
12 x15 x 1-1/2

Several of the newspaper articles have loosened from their pages.

This scrapbook is a collection of Lawrence Eagle Tribune newspaper articles dating from September 9, 1974 through April 27, 1975. The articles cover a variety of issues pertaining to the City of Lawrence with a focus on topics such as the local planning for the country's Bicentennial celebration, preserving the Lawrence Library building and what to do with the Senior Center building on Haverhill Street. An article concerning a 400 volume collection donated at the end of the twentieth century by then Lawrence head librarian Frederick H. Hedge, Jr. to the Lawrence Library and its current day need of preservation is of interest. A clipping regarding a one man performance by actor Josh Burton, titled "Sons of Liberty", sponsored by the Lawrence Bicentennial Commission and the Lawrence Historical Society is included. Many of the clippings pertain to the Lawrence Historical Society and its' officers including Ignatius Piscitello and Phyllis Tyler. Articles of interest report on the debate as to whether the North Canal should be covered to make way for a connector linking downtown Lawrence to the interstate highway. There are also announcements for a reading by Dr. Donald B. Cole from his book "Immigrant City" and a schedule of upcoming lectures presented by the White Fund for the 1974-1975 season. The inside cover bears a sticker which reads: "Property of Lawrence Historical, Cultural, Art and Education Society, Inc./P.O. Box 1853/ Lawrence, Mass. 01842".

Olive green, vinyl covered with a white and olive floral design on the cover.
12 x15 x 1-1/2

Several of the newspaper articles have loosened from their pages.

This scrapbook is a collection of Lawrence Eagle Tribune newspaper articles dating from September 9, 1974 through April 27, 1975. The articles cover a variety of issues pertaining to the City of Lawrence with a focus on topics such as the local planning for the country's Bicentennial celebration, preserving the Lawrence Library building and what to do with the Senior Center building on Haverhill Street. An article concerning a 400 volume collection donated at the end of the twentieth century by then Lawrence head librarian Frederick H. Hedge, Jr. to the Lawrence Library and its current day need of preservation is of interest. A clipping regarding a one man performance by actor Josh Burton, titled "Sons of Liberty", sponsored by the Lawrence Bicentennial Commission and the Lawrence Historical Society is included. Many of the clippings pertain to the Lawrence Historical Society and its' officers including Ignatius Piscitello and Phyllis Tyler. Articles of interest report on the debate as to whether the North Canal should be covered to make way for a connector linking downtown Lawrence to the interstate highway. There are also announcements for a reading by Dr. Donald B. Cole from his book "Immigrant City" and a schedule of upcoming lectures presented by the White Fund for the 1974-1975 season. The inside cover bears a sticker which reads: "Property of Lawrence Historical, Cultural, Art and Education Society, Inc./P.O. Box 1853/ Lawrence, Mass. 01842".

Olive green, vinyl covered with a white and olive floral design on the cover.
12 x15 x 1-1/2

Several of the newspaper articles have loosened from their pages.

This scrapbook is a collection of Lawrence Eagle Tribune newspaper articles dating from September 9, 1974 through April 27, 1975. The articles cover a variety of issues pertaining to the City of Lawrence with a focus on topics such as the local planning for the country's Bicentennial celebration, preserving the Lawrence Library building and what to do with the Senior Center building on Haverhill Street. An article concerning a 400 volume collection donated at the end of the twentieth century by then Lawrence head librarian Frederick H. Hedge, Jr. to the Lawrence Library and its current day need of preservation is of interest. A clipping regarding a one man performance by actor Josh Burton, titled "Sons of Liberty", sponsored by the Lawrence Bicentennial Commission and the Lawrence Historical Society is included. Many of the clippings pertain to the Lawrence Historical Society and its' officers including Ignatius Piscitello and Phyllis Tyler. Articles of interest report on the debate as to whether the North Canal should be covered to make way for a connector linking downtown Lawrence to the interstate highway. There are also announcements for a reading by Dr. Donald B. Cole from his book "Immigrant City" and a schedule of upcoming lectures presented by the White Fund for the 1974-1975 season. The inside cover bears a sticker which reads: "Property of Lawrence Historical, Cultural, Art and Education Society, Inc./P.O. Box 1853/ Lawrence, Mass. 01842".

Olive green, vinyl covered with a white and olive floral design on the cover.
12 x15 x 1-1/2

Several of the newspaper articles have loosened from their pages.

This scrapbook is a collection of Lawrence Eagle Tribune newspaper articles dating from September 9, 1974 through April 27, 1975. The articles cover a variety of issues pertaining to the City of Lawrence with a focus on topics such as the local planning for the country's Bicentennial celebration, preserving the Lawrence Library building and what to do with the Senior Center building on Haverhill Street. An article concerning a 400 volume collection donated at the end of the twentieth century by then Lawrence head librarian Frederick H. Hedge, Jr. to the Lawrence Library and its current day need of preservation is of interest. A clipping regarding a one man performance by actor Josh Burton, titled "Sons of Liberty", sponsored by the Lawrence Bicentennial Commission and the Lawrence Historical Society is included. Many of the clippings pertain to the Lawrence Historical Society and its' officers including Ignatius Piscitello and Phyllis Tyler. Articles of interest report on the debate as to whether the North Canal should be covered to make way for a connector linking downtown Lawrence to the interstate highway. There are also announcements for a reading by Dr. Donald B. Cole from his book "Immigrant City" and a schedule of upcoming lectures presented by the White Fund for the 1974-1975 season. The inside cover bears a sticker which reads: "Property of Lawrence Historical, Cultural, Art and Education Society, Inc./P.O. Box 1853/ Lawrence, Mass. 01842".

Olive green, vinyl covered with a white and olive floral design on the cover.
12 x15 x 1-1/2

Several of the newspaper articles have loosened from their pages.

This scrapbook is a collection of Lawrence Eagle Tribune newspaper articles dating from September 9, 1974 through April 27, 1975. The articles cover a variety of issues pertaining to the City of Lawrence with a focus on topics such as the local planning for the country's Bicentennial celebration, preserving the Lawrence Library building and what to do with the Senior Center building on Haverhill Street. An article concerning a 400 volume collection donated at the end of the twentieth century by then Lawrence head librarian Frederick H. Hedge, Jr. to the Lawrence Library and its current day need of preservation is of interest. A clipping regarding a one man performance by actor Josh Burton, titled "Sons of Liberty", sponsored by the Lawrence Bicentennial Commission and the Lawrence Historical Society is included. Many of the clippings pertain to the Lawrence Historical Society and its' officers including Ignatius Piscitello and Phyllis Tyler. Articles of interest report on the debate as to whether the North Canal should be covered to make way for a connector linking downtown Lawrence to the interstate highway. There are also announcements for a reading by Dr. Donald B. Cole from his book "Immigrant City" and a schedule of upcoming lectures presented by the White Fund for the 1974-1975 season. The inside cover bears a sticker which reads: "Property of Lawrence Historical, Cultural, Art and Education Society, Inc./P.O. Box 1853/ Lawrence, Mass. 01842".

Olive green, vinyl covered with a white and olive floral design on the cover.
12 x15 x 1-1/2

Several of the newspaper articles have loosened from their pages.