Name/Title
Certificate Veterans of Mexican War to Powell A. McDonell, late 19th centuryEntry/Object ID
1982.55.45Description
Acc. No. 82.55.45
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date or period: Late 19th Century
Object: Certificate
Description: Certificate with elaborate type, with bold heading "To all whom it may concern". Decorative details of American Flag, cannons, rifles, etc., and gold seal (Associated Veterans of the Mexican War", glued to lower half of document, Inscribed in sepia ink- Powell A. McDonell.
Size: 21x17 inches.
History of Object: Certificate awarded to Powell A. McDonell (pioneer of Bay Farm Island), from the Associated Veterans of the Mexican War, of San Francisco, California, for having served in the Army of the United States during the war with Mexico. Not dated.
Acquired from: Ms. Roberta McDonell
Date: Sept 25, 1982
