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Catalog Number |
F2014.4.0077 |
Object Name |
Newspaper Clipping |
Title |
Gavel Presented to Nevius |
Museum |
Fort Ward Museum |
Description |
Newspaper clipping, Evening Star, July 3, 1909 Article titled 'Gavel Presented to Nevius' details presentation of a gavel to Commander Nevius by the Fort Stevens Military Park Association. Gavel is made from locust tree that grew on parapet Lincoln stood during battle. Lewis C. White listed as being in attendance and giving speech about the work the Association had done in restoring Fort Stevens and getting a memorial boulder placed. |
Material |
paper, ink |
Date |
July 3, 1909 |
Dimensions |
W-2.25 L-10.25 inches |
Subjects |
Newspaper clippings Civil War Battle of Fort Stevens Battles Gavels Memorials |
Related People |
White, Lewis Cass Lincoln, Abraham |