G.A.R. Image 5, George E. Dailey, Hopkinton Post 14

G.A.R. Image 5, George E. Dailey, Hopkinton Post 14

Item Information

Title:
G.A.R. Image 5, George E. Dailey, Hopkinton Post 14
Description:
George E. Dailey a member of the Civil war veterans' group, Grand Army of the Republic from Hopkinton C.C. Phillips post 14. He wears his G.A.R. metals and its insignia on his hat. The type written label indicates he served in CO 1. 15th Mass Infantry. The post was formed in 1882 and functioned till at least 1929. The group had about 54 members and met monthly on Church Street. His was one of 35 images framed together and displayed in Hopkinton Public Library for many years.Note G.A.R. membership badge on lapel with eagle, American flag ribbon and shield with engraved insignia. The 5 pointed star is a principle G.A.R. symbol. Whit clover pin on hat denotes second division, second corps within the 15th Massachusetts Infantry.
Name on Item:
Willard Studios, Westborough MA
Date:
[ca. 1910]
Format:
Photographs
Location:
Hopkinton Public Library
Collection (local):
Hopkinton Public Library Treasure Room Collection
Subjects:
Dailey, George E.
Grand Army of the Republic. C.C. Phillips Post 14 (Hopkinton Mass.)
Civil War (Hopkinton Mass.)
Hopkinton (Mass.)--History
Places:
Massachusetts > Middlesex (county) > Hopkinton
Extent:
3.5 x 5 inch black and white professionally prepared photograph
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/bk128z58g
Terms of Use:
Please request permission to use image by contacting Hopkinton Public Library in advance at hopkintonlibrary@hopkintonma.gov or 508-497-9777.
Contact host institution for more information.
Language:
English
Notes:
From the Hopkinton Public Library Treasure Room
Identifier:
C box 36, file #1
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