2 20 45 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. 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. 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 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] 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] 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 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 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 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 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 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