Box Z-6 - Misc. Memorabilia, Currency, 1835-1920
Scope and Contents
Box contains a collection of currency from: Germany, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, South Carolina, Confederate States of America, Georgia, etc. A letter certifies that a blank check is one from the check book among the articles, etc. surrendered at Appomattox Court House, VA, April 9, 1865 (Confederate check), Confederate money with certification letter (from Office Chief Quartermaster, Army of the James (2) and a segment from a Confederate Flag with letter to certify its authenticity (1865).
Also includes a photographic Porter family portrait.
Dates
- 1835-1920
Extent
1.0 Linear feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Porter, Julia (Person)
- From the Collection: Porter, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1853-1925 (Person)
- From the Collection: Porter, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1853-1925 (Person)
- From the Collection: Porter (Niagara Falls, N.Y.) (Family)
Repository Details
Part of the Niagara Falls Public Library Local History Repository
1425 Main Street
3rd Floor
Niagara Falls NY 14305 United States
716-286-4899
nflh@nioga.org