Hudson Home Day Association minutes and register

Collection

Identifier: MS H66

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The collection consists of two volumes. One volume is the register of those attending, including attendees name and city/state of current residence. The book also records information about the officers and committee members of the Association. The other volume is the minutes of the Hudson Home Day Association (Grant Bliss, Secretary) from September 17, 1906 to September 22, 1907.

Dates

Creation: 1906-1907

Creator

Hudson Home Day Association (Organization)

Language of Materials

The records are in English

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Restrictions on Use

This collection is open for research use.

Biography of Biography or History

The Hudson Home Day Association was comprised citizens who organized the Hudson Home Day events in 1906 and 1907. The purpose of Home Day was to bring citizens back to their hometown to celebrate the town and its history and founding. The town had been facing some tough times including a fire that had just ten years prior ravaged most of Main Street, a bank failure, and a decline in population. Home Day was well-attended and was repeated in 1907.

Extent

1.75 Linear Feet (2 volumes)

Additional Description

Abstract

Minutes and register book for the Hudson Home Day Association.

Statement of Arrangement

There is no prescribed arrangement.

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated to the Hudson Library & Historical Society in 1962 (accession nos. 62-151 and 62-152). The donor is unknown.

Related Material

The Hudson Library & Historical Society has several photographs of the Home Day celebration. Some photos have been digitized and can be viewed on summitmemory.org.