The Groton Monument with the Memorial Gates of Fort Griswold on the the left and the Monument House on the far right. 2 people stand by the gate.
Entry/Object ID
2021.1.007
Description
Vertical picture postcard of The Groton Monument with the caption " Commemorates The Battle and Massacre at Fort Griswold Sept. 6, 1871" Groton Monument, Groton, Conn." Postmarked Jan. 20, 1944 Lawrence, Mass. With a green one cent stamp with statue of liberty "Industry Agriculture for Defense" Addressed to Mrs. Selma Ingrmen Salem Depot , N.H Box 297 Elizabeth's husband to working at Sub Base for the duration.. from Mrs. Drining
Collection
James L. Streeter Collection
Acquisition
Accession
2021.1
Source or Donor
Jim Streeter
Acquisition Method
Donation
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Postcard, Picture
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Postcard
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Writing Media
Nomenclature Class
Written Communication T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Monuments, Postcards
Search Terms
Correspondence/Postcard, Massacre at Fort Griswold, Monuments & Statues, Schools, Battle of Groton Heights, Fort Griswold, Groton Heights, Groton Heights Grammar School, Groton Monument, Monument House, School buildings
General Notes
Note
Status: Good
Status By: Sheila Sullivan
Status Date: 2026-09-01
