We have in our collection 12 volumes of a set
published by the "Circle of Friends of the Medallion in Manhattan,"
Volume 1 dates 1909, Volume 12 June 1915. The volumes contain a metal medallion
of various historic figures (one or two persons depicted on either side of the
medallion--i.e. Henry Hudson, Joan of Arc) inset in a thick, stiff
"page" with a few pages of historical information about the figure and
information about the design on the medallion. There are also a few pages on the
"Circle of Friends..." which apparently was dedicated to preserving
and encouraging interest in "small sculpture" as an art form. I have
not been able to find any other information about these "books" nor
the "Circle". Does anyone recognize these and/or have suggestions
where I might look for more information?
Lisa Kochik
Local History Librarian
Adriance Memorial Library
93 Market Street
Poughkeepsie NY 12601
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