A. Homer Byington: Speech Tribute to Abraham Lincoln., 04/17/1865-04/17/1865

File — Box: 2, Folder: 5

Identifier: 61151

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The collection consists of material relating to at least four generations of the Byington family, and includes correspondence, property deeds, biographical information and newspaper clippings organized into the following series:

Series 1. Aaron Homer Byington (1826-1910): Correspondence Series 2. Aaron Homer Byington: Manuscripts Series 3. Aaron Homer Byington: Related Material Series 4. Homer Morrison Byington I (1879-1966): Correspondence Series 5. Homer Morrison Byington I, II (1908-1987), III: Related Material Series 6. Oversized Material (includes maps of Norwalk, Conn. and presidential commissions to appointments in the Foreign Service).

Dates

04/17/1865-04/17/1865

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.50 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger boxes (2 Document Cases, 1 drop front flat))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/06

Container Summary

Printed speech given by A. Homer Byington in honor of Abraham Lincoln, 3 days after the latter was assassinated. Published as part of "Tributes of Connecticut Citizens to the Memory of Abraham Lincoln..." (1865).