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Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S. 1765.Z5 Title A name given to the resource The claim of the colonies to an exemption from internal taxes imposed by authority of Parliament, examined: in a letter from a gentleman in London, to his friend in America Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Knox, William, 1732-1810 Description An account of the resource Published in 1765 by British official and pamphleteer William Knox, The claim of the colonies to an exemption from internal taxes imposed by authority of Parliament, examined is a defense of Parliament's absolute power to tax the American colonies. Written in response to escalating colonial protests (such as those against the Stamp Act), the pamphlet systematically dismantles the colonial arguments for "no taxation without representation." Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1765 Subject The topic of the resource Stamp Act Congress (1765 : New York, N.Y.) Taxation United States--History Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/0d79e3d04fc0eb3e6cfd943c123f4224.pdf 54b9081013648441d021816112be44cf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Gluck Collection: Franklin, Benjamin 1772 Title A name given to the resource Letter, dated London, 3 August 1772 to Noble Wimberley Jones, Esq., of Georgia Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. Description An account of the resource Letter written while Franklin, an agent for Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Georgia, was in London to obtain redress for grievances and wrongs. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1772 Subject The topic of the resource United States--History Correspondence Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/81d540b509b7fac009984434fde960bd.jpg dd48e009441622e3ce755da1afd7e5e3 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/982c54683891a33c095bb8390ac13830.jpg 9d8244a16b4e442f22287ebc1d7777fc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Gluck Collection: Washington, George 1776 Title A name given to the resource Letter from George Washington to the President of Congress Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Washington, George, 1732-1799. Description An account of the resource Letter, dated Head Qrs., New York, September 12, 1776, to the President of Congress. The date, September 12, is the day of that consultation of Washington with his generals which decided the evacuation of New York. The anxiety of the General is evident throughout the letter. The manuscript is from Sir William Hamilton's collection. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1776 Subject The topic of the resource United States--History Correspondence Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/69c5d7b6bee4a132eb4a9e007549a9d6.jpg 7ba510531ac3b02beb19cd6d5516b63a https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/8e8e27b346cd4be450849770d796c5f9.jpg c7da8ea38c7c4b82d2cf486cf3b2386a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Gluck Collection, Burr, Aaron 1782 Title A name given to the resource Leaf from an Index book kept by Aaron Burr, 1782 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836 Description An account of the resource This is a leaf from an Index book kept by Aaron Burr, begun January 27, 1782, a few days after he was admitted as an Attorney of the Supreme Court of the State and opened office in Albany. He was then 26 years old. After practicing at Albany two years, he removed to New York City. Before he left, He presented his Index book to Peter W. Yates, a highly distinguished lawyer in Albany who afterward presented it to the celebrated Abraham Van Vechten, who gave it to William L. Marcy, who donated it to former Governor of New York, Mr. Horatio Seymour. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1782 Subject The topic of the resource United States--History Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/435dadfd1c6187d577b6fe277ad69729.pdf b87e7f2586d4a7ffd758da156547514b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR Am.1 p2 1795 Title A name given to the resource Dissertation on first-principles of government, 1795 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. Description An account of the resource In this text, Paine argues for universal suffrage, asserting that all men, regardless of property, should have a vote, and that government should be based on the consent of the governed, not hereditary rule.� Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1795 Subject The topic of the resource Political science Political science--Philosophy--Early works to 1800 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available D. I. Eaton Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/68700996156a01538d9206145f394ffd.pdf 1c171b08aeea75ea70c6e7bf8aa5cc56 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S. 1891.A8 Title A name given to the resource The present state of the American rebel army, navy, and finances. Transmitted to the British government in October, 1780 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801. Description An account of the resource Text of the 1780 letters of General Benedict Arnold documenting his treasonous plot to surrender the strategic fort at West Point to the British. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Original transmission 1780, published 1891 Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Historical Printing Club Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/e620b3ab0025d70abebfd52ae530170d.pdf cbabdaca13aa549e8fc259c0c84ad490 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S. 1791.u65 Title A name given to the resource Report of the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, on the subject of manufactures. Presented to the House of Representatives, December 5, 1791 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States. Department of the Treasury Description An account of the resource Report from the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, concerning the state of the fledging U.S.'s finances. In this report Hamilton famously recommended economic self-reliance and an active federal government. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1791 Subject The topic of the resource Tarrif Protectionism Manufactures Manufacturing industries United States--History Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Childs and Swaine Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/d4d9aee279ce6c6125c94e28b7eb4a68.jpg 0b2351bdfa802bcd0686127c29bdb12a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Gluck Collection: Hamilton, Alexander 1792 Title A name given to the resource Circular to the Collectors of the Customs, June 8, 1792 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804. Description An account of the resource Manuscript of a Treasury Report composed by Hamilton on June 8, 1792 intended for Customs Collectors. In 1792, Customs officers were the primary revenue collectors for the U.S. Treasury Department. They managed import duties (tariffs), which were the new federal government's main source of income, and oversaw maritime operations like the newly formed Revenue Cutter Service (the precursor to the U.S. Coast Guard). Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1792 Subject The topic of the resource Tarrif Protectionism Manufactures Manufacturing industries United States--History Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/1f12391b55d4d01ba1639570d7098a89.pdf b4ae049948485730bd2de256f1cdb7bc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR AM.1 J4 1801 Title A name given to the resource Message and communication from the President of the United States to the Senate and House of Representatives, 1801 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. Description An account of the resource President Jefferson's first State of the Union address, printed and read before congress in December 1801 by his personal secretary Merriweather Lewis. Jefferson believed that transmitting via printed text gave argued that written communication gave legislators time to consider proposals without the pressure of an immediate response. This tradition continued for almost 100 years. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1801 Subject The topic of the resource Presidents--United States--Messages United States. President (1801-1809 : Jefferson) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Samuel Harrison Smith Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/978b5bb3156c360efe546889f221c6ad.pdf cf5fcefdf2c49085d29c3323c98e6fe6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S. 1804.s7 Title A name given to the resource Songs, for the Fourth of July, 1804 Description An account of the resource This broadside includes the words to songs to sing on Independence Day. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1804 Subject The topic of the resource Music Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/ebc9fa1e67557c221c850938d269636b.pdf d1154ac56aff6703849b8b9286ffdb26 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Gluck Collection: Jefferson, Thomas 1806 Title A name given to the resource Thomas Jefferson Letter, dated Monticello, Virginia, May 14, 1806 to the Rev. Doctr. G.C. Jenner Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826. Description An account of the resource A letter thanking the inventor of the first successful vaccine which created a defense against the smallpox virus by inoculating patients with material from cowpox lesions. It appears Jefferson sent the letter to the wrong Jenner � the letter is addressed to a Rev. Dr. G.C. Jenner instead of Dr. Edward Jenner. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1806 Subject The topic of the resource United States--History Correspondence Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/c24b9f3abe1d155d68998264eebe0d7b.jpg 441ba423e0fb68dcb51ab52f92aab59e https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/1cb39035ca98de76f75a42140a9cb99d.jpg 50a1ba2e7be9862e4417b1ce9be2d5fb https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/e5ac32ce80e8a5ae701a15afb51cdda5.jpg c2b3674b4c037bd55d8d6c34a3efb355 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Gluck Collection: Clinton, DeWitt, 1822. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Governor Dewitt Clinton to Judge Wilkeson, 1822 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828. Description An account of the resource Letter addressed from the New York Governor in Albany to Judge Wilkeson in Buffalo. Recipient is thought to be Judge Samuel Wilkeson, an early leader of the village of Buffalo and proponent of the Erie Canal. The content of the letter appears to be about canal business. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1822 Subject The topic of the resource United States--History Correspondence Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/1aab124c406f46d6f91995dd14e16d4c.pdf 48fb99b1a78ffaddc3b1e336c6c6c1ad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Gluck Collection: Adams, John Quincy Title A name given to the resource Commission of Captain John B. Nicolson, U.S.N. signed by John Quincy Adams Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States. Department of the Navy. Description An account of the resource Document naming John B. Nicolson a Captain in the U.S. Navy. Signed by J. Q. Adams in the 52nd year of the Independence of the U.S. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1828 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/5d4b31857c5e45f07e68fdff20632bce.pdf debb48a68c549ea63196e2ac6a72d84a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S.1848.s36 Title A name given to the resource Constitution of the Seneca Nation of Indians Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seneca Nation of New York Description An account of the resource The creation of the 1848 Seneca Constitution was born from a crisis of survival. It was triggered by decades of aggressive land theft by the U.S. federal government, the Ogden Land Company, and internal political instability that forced a revolutionary change in tribal government. Not all members of the Seneca Nation adopted this Constitution, however. The Tonawanda Seneca Nation maintains the traditional hereditary chief structure to the present. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1848 Subject The topic of the resource Seneca Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available William Wooddy & son Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/17c4cb72851383b7c1d20eb70d3c1c67.pdf caf410613336ea34602804d3396bce3c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S. 1861.r94 Title A name given to the resource The battle of Bull Run Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Russell, William Howard, Sir, 1820-1907. Description An account of the resource Irish journalist Sir William Howard Russell shocked the North as he reported the losses of the Union Army on the Manassas Battle field in July 1861. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861 Subject The topic of the resource Bull Run, 1st Battle of, Va., 1861. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rudd & Carleton Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/5769f30f93db514aee8702c3db2c700b.pdf 97139d4564bf0f1246b3680b56c8ce42 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S. 1862.G9 Title A name given to the resource Guide for soldiers & soldiers' heirs, showing who are entitled to pensions, bounty lands, back pay, $100 bounty, etc. Being a complete guide to persons having money due them by the government of the United States, from the Revolutionary War to the present time Description An account of the resource The first pension act, enacted on August 26, 1776, allowed pensions for soldiers and sailors who had been injured in the service of the colonies and were therefore incapable of earning a living. In 1862 Congress established the General Law pension system to provide support to Union soldiers that suffered permanent bodily injury while in military service and their direct heirs. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862 Subject The topic of the resource Military pensions Bounties, Military Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Bragdon & Yerby Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/1d1b9f27ddacd48023060a565cab8bf2.pdf 30c6241fdb0f1a9aac499440bcc563f4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S. 1863.D8 Title A name given to the resource The proclamation of emancipation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Drake, Charles D. (Charles Daniel), 1811-1892. Description An account of the resource In this speech, given at Turner Hall in St. Louis, Missouri in 1863, prominent lawyer Charles Drake forcefully defended President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. He argued for the moral, political, and military necessity of freeing enslaved people. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863 Subject The topic of the resource United States. President (1861-1865 : Lincoln). Emancipation Proclamation. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/cd986ebc11dd9a0a125592dc6fcb3777.jpg 26044e96a9019a63b108aad57d58ea92 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Description An account of the resource Written just two days before delivering the Gettysburg address on November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln expresses surprise that Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase missed a Cabinet meeting convened to discuss the planned trip to Pennsylvania. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1863 Subject The topic of the resource Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. Gettysburg address. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Gluck Collection: Lincoln, Abraham 1863 Title A name given to the resource [Letter from Abraham Lincoln to the Secretary of the Treasury November 1863 ] https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/969137bf8051cbe6b46826bf79f3ecc2.tif b001d32a5df979e3ea2977ce70f6271b https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/bc0d84f5f871101eaeb2c766c979389c.tif 17232ca21f9c81f87a4dffafbcf90b78 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter from Ulysses S. Grant to General Wilson dated August 1884 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 Description An account of the resource Letter from Grant to Wilson declining an invitation to the reunion of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee due to his "continued lameness." He also mentions completing articles concerning the battles of Shiloh and Vicksburg for The Century Magazine. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1884 Subject The topic of the resource United States--History Correspondence Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Gluck Collection Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Gluck Collection: Grant, Ulysses S. 1884 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/39029e12020b8e97023dfbc1c23cff98.pdf 6aaa2b1572393c05f297c067cf429610 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S. 1917.N6 Title A name given to the resource Votes for women a success : North America proves it Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource New York State Woman Suffrage Party Description An account of the resource Votes for Women a Success: North America Proves It refers to a famous 1917 political flier and map created by the New York State Woman Suffrage Party. It was used to advocate for universal enfranchisement by demonstrating that women's voting was already working in neighboring countries and western states. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1917 Subject The topic of the resource Womens--Suffrage--United States Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available New York State Woman Suffrage Party Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/bc8eff8adde24673d17b3f3373196ba4.pdf f85082dac1e09dad535515daf9e29cfc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S. 1919.U55 Title A name given to the resource "Sugar means Ships" Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource United States Food Administration. Description An account of the resource Food-conservation pamphlets collected by the Buffalo Libraries during WWI. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1919 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/6fe78bff3f2fa0834332529863ddb86f.pdf 71c1127a6d41afe6180cd9bc4e1ddae1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S. 1938.B8 Title A name given to the resource Concerted action or isolation : which is the road to peace? Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Browder, Earl, 1891-1973 Description An account of the resource American Communist leader Earl Browder argued that collective security with democratic nations was essential to halt fascist aggression. He rejected isolationism as an illusion that would lead to a larger global conflict, instead advocating for coordinated economic pressures against aggressor states. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1938 Subject The topic of the resource Peace Security, International Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Publishers Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/52cb4d09b067df97a7d88e79fcb57747.pdf 406df922bdb9a27158a09bfce25cd0eb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S. 1939.F7 Title A name given to the resource Anti-Semitism, the struggle for democracy, and the Negro people Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ford, James W., 1893-1957. Description An account of the resource A 19-page historical pamphlet featuring speeches arguing that the oppressions of Black people and Jewish people in Germany and the U.S. were interconnected. Subject The topic of the resource Antisemitism African Americans Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available [Workers' Library Publishers, Inc.] Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/4457743a817408b0cfd711382f400f54.pdf 5c982267b66035112cb4c57bd772694d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S. 1941.W5 Title A name given to the resource Old Jim Crow has got to go! Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Winston, Henry, 1911-1986 Description An account of the resource Pamphlet by Civil Rights activist Henry Winston calling for an end to segregation and discrimination in America. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1941 Subject The topic of the resource African Americans Social Conditions Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available [New Age Publishers] Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/4e6dc1916575173fb8da4a5bae19c245.pdf 5d1d1e87b459601ef82625dcc0b0e981 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S. 1958.S6 Title A name given to the resource Matters of life and death : a handbook for patriots dealing with the issues on which America will rise or fall Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Smith, Gerald L. K. (Gerald Lyman Kenneth), 1898-1976. Description An account of the resource This anti-communist handbook authored by the founder of the Christian Nationalist Crusade captures the mid-century conservative movement's fears surrounding Jewish people in positions of power, interraciality, Black American contributions to American culture, and immigration. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1958 Subject The topic of the resource Communism--United States--1917 Jews Christian Nationalist Crusade) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available [The Christian Nationalist Crusade] Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/3124915a1319267182f373731b735254.pdf 4fbdfcdd06784a21068e0cf921f4bddf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S. 1961.N4 Title A name given to the resource The cruel and unusual punishment of Henry Winston Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Newberry, Mike Description An account of the resource While serving a sentence at a U.S. Penitentiary, civil rights activist and communist Henry Winston suffered a benign brain tumor. Prison officials ignored his symptoms, which led to a loss of vision. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy commuted his sentence. Winston continued his activism for another 25 years until his death in 1986. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1961 Subject The topic of the resource African Americans Civil rights workers Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Harlem Committee to Free Henry Winston Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/55ff095ffd0af38c187dfab48f481edf.pdf a74596fd977e9c4c3cb41c7e85924ef2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RBR U.S. 1962.T73 Title A name given to the resource The Traveler's Green Book Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Green, V.H. Description An account of the resource The Green Books were created to assist African American roadtrippers as they traveled the country to make sure the hotels, restaurants, and bars they patronized were accepting of Black customers during the Jim Crow Era. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1962 Subject The topic of the resource Bars (Drinking establishments Hotels Taverns (Inns) Restaurants African Americans Recreations Directories Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available V. H. Green. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Language A language of the resource eng Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/4eec1ce7f9aaadfac3523d8b0a5b13e9.jpg 0775c74f5b2b1cd6c422a5c6a65ef664 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/0b4bbba5f3cf99b8b584f5b4179cddac.jpg f5854f25d5a422a5d9b2478f3584a927 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Workforce Literacy Center Class Quilt Square Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ms. Maria Eley's ESL Class at the Buffalo Schools Adult Education Division Description An account of the resource Buffalo Schools Adult Education ESOL classes contributed two squares representing their learning community. Adult education students include parents, grandparents, workforce members, small business owners, members of diverse faith communities, and friends. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Relation A related resource https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/dept-adult-ed https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/6b9da150f3d1ec11b1afca53d359d354.jpg d51e8a434ede3129fc73041a55589c34 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Communities of Care Project Quilt Square Quilt Square Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communities of Care Project Description An account of the resource The Communities of Care quilt square honors the voices of people with disabilities and the caregivers, family members, and community members who support them. The square features quotes tucked into pockets, symbolizing the ways personal stories and lived experiences are often overlooked or hidden from public view. Visitors are invited to take out a card and listen to perspectives that reflect the complexity, depth, dignity, and humanity of every life experience. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Relation A related resource https://www.buffalo.edu/communities-of-care.html https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/32fe0cf26f725876745983c7b2b9758e.jpg 3278bc40321504f76970b8c102cfaa54 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Hispanic Heritage Organization of WNY Description An account of the resource A young family pictured in 1956 on South Park Ave. Part of the Hispanic Heritage Council Collection. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Title A name given to the resource [Lackawanna Family, 1956] Relation A related resource https://omeka.buffalolib.org/collections/show/2 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/192d19b60e0dc96f176a936e987e5e42.jpg 9bd5b2368ddf345a3e4b127f9c16395a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Polish Genealogical Society of New York State Description An account of the resource A 1915 wedding photo from Buffalo's Polish Community. Notice the initials of the two joining families created in flowers. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Title A name given to the resource [Wedding photo, 1915] Relation A related resource https://pgsnys.online/ https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/5a3a7663e57f3ebc9d38aed131c37dd3.jpg 90049fa51337e76e0460e4cd392a1d1d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. [Scrapbook image, Buffalo playground] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Buffalo Times Description An account of the resource Children of all ages jostle to be first in line for the 100-yard dash at the the first public playground in Buffalo at the Terrace. At its opening it was said that some 1500 children visited the playground daily. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Title A name given to the resource Hot Time on the Terrace Playground-- Start of the 100 Yard Dash Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 22, 1902 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/11776d747f7ae333655e8cdc532d1177.jpg 348f20eb0eccdd914a03d10373f931f8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. [NAACP Fashion Show, Novbember 1956] Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dabney, Anita Description An account of the resource NAACP Fashion Show at the Friendship House in Lackawanna in November 1956. The Britt-Dabney Family has lived in the Buffalo area from the eary twentieth century to the present. Elizabeth Britt Dabney was the owner of a hair salon and Oliver J. Dabney was one of the first Black Dentists in Buffalo. Both were involved in the NAACP. Image coutesy of the Ms. Anita Dabney. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Title A name given to the resource NAACP Fashion Show, Lackawanna, NY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1956 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/03c74d5b9b1ed151706e891dd13569be.jpg ddff5f3c91ab71efa6446abf1df7aac0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St. Mary's School for the Deaf Quilt Square Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource St. Mary's School for the Deaf Description An account of the resource This quilt square represents St. Mary's School for the Deaf and our community, reflected through Bosco the Bison, our school mascot. Bosco wears a cochlear implant and hearing aid, like some of the students in our community, and signs "Pride" to show pride in Deaf identity, culture, and heritage. The design celebrates our students, shared experiences, and the strength found in the Deaf community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource St. Mary's School for the Deaf Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Relation A related resource https://www.smsdk12.org https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/0e0a5fc0f588e7772b82ddb5e20b1571.jpg 8d9c8955f85c609fb9fb9963ee828698 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Federation of German-American Societies of Buffalo & Vicinity Quilt Square Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Federation of German-American Societies of Buffalo & Vicinity Description An account of the resource The FGAS square celebrates the many ways German Americans have enriched American culture. The design highlights a love of music, nature, and sports, while honoring German American contributions to the arts, sciences, food, and holiday traditions. German culture surrounds us in countless everyday ways. Prost to another 250 years of culture, heritage, and community! Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Federation of German-American Societies of Buffalo & Vicinity Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Relation A related resource http://www.buffalogerman.com https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/14d0f7e063a0ae8d0c2c5d8014722fae.jpg f5854f25d5a422a5d9b2478f3584a927 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/88763e9b0fcee00e7a05b8f6ed845a6c.jpg 0775c74f5b2b1cd6c422a5c6a65ef664 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Schools Adult Education ESOL Quilt Square Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Buffalo Schools Adult Education ESOL Description An account of the resource "We the People�" (or a similar phrase) is written here in these languages: English, Spanish, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Arabic, Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Burmese, Karen, Russian, Slovak, Somali, French, Amharic, Norwegian. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Buffalo Schools Adult Education ESOL Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Relation A related resource https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/dept-adult-ed https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/ea28591acb6b794ebf48c4a05e0ccbee.jpg 7bcbdb334ecb2e9da5fa722cd5315aa3 https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/8fd83fa99ab1a23c3ea96b7b4e0bd899.jpg 8b859fc4e8a001e17e0cc89a9e096493 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society (B.I.G.S.) Quilt Square Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society (B.I.G.S.) Description An account of the resource The three leaves of a shamrock symbolize Faith, Hope and Love and represent the Holy Trinity. The shamrock in Irish crochet is a symbol of faith, identity and luck transformed into a tactile, handmade expression of Irish culture. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society (B.I.G.S.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Relation A related resource https://www.bigswny.org https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/dd871ccccaf6b9412e96f1d414edac33.jpg 825ac836afd453a8c1ebf95d43babc8b https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/cc1efa2bd6a55c33f0da995f11e97739.jpg 90424c0f2776331a88dbec803c787030 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bangladeshi American Social & Cultural Organization of WNY Quilt Square Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bangladeshi American Social & Cultural Organization of WNY Description An account of the resource This intricate patchwork is a reflection of ever-changing traditional handwoven quilt work. The coverlet has been inspired by and revived from old Kanthas (quilts) of the 1900s. It's a simple yet powerful statement of repeating patterns and motifs. The colorful thread and layering with printed old sarees have a lot to say about the vibrant culture and traditional practice of upcycling. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Bangladeshi American Social & Cultural Organization of WNY Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Relation A related resource https://bascowny.com https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/dff3a51098a7d5e798c949038a86d266.jpg 1bf713e10420dd027f9e5ad0114846d2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 32M-15 Title A name given to the resource Map of the County of Erie Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource David H. Burr Description An account of the resource Cartographer David H. Burr created this map of Erie County at request of Simeon De Witt, Surveyor General of New York State. The map denotes flouring mills, factories, forges, sawmills, churches, and parcels, highlighting local manufacturers and industries after the Erie Canal opened. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1840 Subject The topic of the resource Erie County (N.Y.) -- Maps New York (State) -- Erie County. Real property -- New York (State) -- Erie County -- Maps. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rawdon, Clark & Co. Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Extent The size or duration of the resource. 45 x 37 cm Language A language of the resource eng https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/5595ba6c1f492037789d5f6e76545bb2.pdf 27c306aee92077393819b582e59bf428 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 34M-149 Title A name given to the resource Soil Map, Erie County, New York Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Curtis Fletcher Marbut Description An account of the resource Using color overprinted tints, this map conveys the variety of soils and sediment found in Erie County in the early 20th century. An abundance of rich loam supports the local farming industry. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1929 Subject The topic of the resource Erie County (N.Y.) -- Maps New York (State) -- Erie County. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Bureau of Chemistry and Soils, U.S. Department of Agriculture Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Extent The size or duration of the resource. 104 x 68 cm Language A language of the resource eng https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/59db0a203b4a704cdfa2faf8da851e90.jpg 667eeba3870e436ec64091191b00f47c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 38M-34 Title A name given to the resource Map of downtown Buffalo and vicinity showing abandoned canals and slips Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Chamber of Commerce Description An account of the resource When the Erie Canal opened in 1825, Buffalo quickly became the 8th-largest city in the U.S. As the railroad industry grew, the Canal's usefulness was surpassed by the efficiency of steam-powered trains. By the early 20th century, local waterways in the area now known as Canalside sat unused, relics of the hotbed of commercial activity and bustling tourism once conducted on the Erie Canal. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1936 Subject The topic of the resource Cities and towns--New York (State)--Buffalo--Maps Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available City of Buffalo, NY Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Extent The size or duration of the resource. 34 x 29 cm Language A language of the resource eng https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/60903496480e58dcde51525cf6e1afe1.jpg 0226f842779013f40e722602efbe7b2c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 34M-126 Title A name given to the resource A Transit development program for the Niagara Frontier region Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Description An account of the resource Founded in 1967, the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority coordinates and operates public transportation services in Erie and Niagara Counties. This 1974 map envisions an expanded Metro Rail system with lines running toward Niagara Falls, Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and into the Southtowns. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974 Subject The topic of the resource Niagara Frontier (N.Y.) Maps Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Extent The size or duration of the resource. 56 x 43 cm folded to 28 x 22 cm Language A language of the resource eng https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/0bef271d60805c92316f9d10e470969b.jpg cc90ab76a7be751ad8e0b35baf0d4bb8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 23M-32 Title A name given to the resource Map of Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga : or the territories of the People of the Long House in 1720 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lewis Henry Morgan Description An account of the resource The Haudenosaunee Confederacy is one of the earliest participatory democracies in the world. At the Haudenosaunee Confederacy's largest extent, Haudenosaunee lands fully encompassed Lakes Erie and Ontario, included most of what is now New York State, and extended into the Ohio Valley. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Subject The topic of the resource Haudenosaunee (North American people) Maps Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Dodd, Mead and Company Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Extent The size or duration of the resource. 44 x 51 cm Language A language of the resource eng https://digital.buffalolib.org/files/original/e6c2600ec69a87356e705ce866641ac0.jpg 544268b3330e572e42dc04d9a17e3e22 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Semicenquintennial exhibit Description An account of the resource As we mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit considers our region and our nation as a quilt of democracy — consisting of many communities, histories, and identities joined and shaped by many hands. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository)/Rare Book Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2026 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Digital image copyright 2026 by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Images in this collection are not to be used for any commercial purposes without the expressed written permission of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Users of this website are free to utilize material from this collection for non-commercial and educational purposes. Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection, Dataset, Event, Image, Interactive Resource, Moving Image, Physica l Object, Service, Software, Sound, Still Image, Text Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1757-2026 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Grosvenor Room Collections Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 34M-180 Title A name given to the resource Concentration of low income families by census tract with incomes not exceeding 80% of Buffalo SMSA median Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Erie County Department of Planning Description An account of the resource Throughout the mid-20th century, Buffalo and Erie County experienced a significant population decline as aerospace, electronic, and steel manufacturing all but vanished. This map reflects the economic struggles faced by Erie County residents. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Grosvenor Room of B&ECPL (repository) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1978 Subject The topic of the resource Erie County (N.Y.) -- Maps Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Erie County, NY Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text