Memorial Day rites in post office
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| Title: | Memorial Day rites in post office |
| Description: | Three officials standing on platform decked with wreaths and American flags; marching band at left. Typed label on verso: "Memorial Day Rites in Post Office. Postmaster Edward J. Quigley addresses veterans groups at annual memorial services for late post office employees and war dead. Rites were held in rotunda of main post office building at 271 Washington Street. At left is Rep. Francis E. Dorn, who also spoke and at right, Michael S. Alonge, chairman of program, a past commander of the Catholic War Veterans Post Office Post. Post office Band participated in ceremonies." |
| Date: | 1954 |
| Location: | Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) |
| Creator: | Brooklyn eagle. |
| More Details: |
Title from typed label on verso. On verso: date stamped: June 2, 1954; Brooklyn Eagle stamp. |
| Collection: | Holidays
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| Subject: |
Memorial Day Wreaths Post office stations and branches Marching bands |
| Institution: | Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Collection. |
| Medium: |
Gelatin silver prints. Photographic prints. |
| Rights: | Copyright restrictions apply to the use of this image. For more information or to obtain a photographic reproduction of this image, contact the Brooklyn Collection at Brooklyn Public Library |
| ID: | HOLI 0432 |
