Archive Record
Metadata
Manuscript Number |
MS754 |
Title |
Princeton Battlefield Preservation Proposal |
Object Name |
Report |
Date |
1944 |
Creator |
McAneny, George, 1869-1953 |
Scope & Content |
20 page proposal written in 1944 by George McAneny, president of the American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society in NY encouraging the NJ Governor (Walter E. Edge) to turn the Battlefield into a State Park. Proposal includes a history of the Battle of Princeton. Also includes invitation to Dedication of Princeton Battlefield and three letters of correspondence of George McAneny. |
Extent of Description |
1 Folder. |
Credit line |
Gift of Jeanne Silvester. |
Access Conditions |
This collection is open for research use. |
Language of Material |
English |
People |
McAneny, George, 1869-1953 Edge, Walter E. (Walter Evans), 1873-1956 Silvester, Jeanne |
Subjects |
American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society Historic Preservation--New Jersey--Princeton United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783 Princeton (N.J.)--History New Jersey. Governor (1944-1947 : Edge) New Jersey--Politics and government. Princeton Battlefield State Park (Princeton, N.J.) United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns |
Search Terms |
American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society Battle of Princeton Princeton Battlefield State Park Battle of Princeton Preservation Historical Society of Princeton Preservation Committee Princeton Battlefield Memorial Park |
Collection |
Princeton Battlefield Preservation Proposal |
Child Records |
MS754.1 |