Historic Palmyra, Palmyra Historical Society
''Historic Palmyra (New York)'' The Official organizational founding oHistoric Palmyrawas in 1912 with first meetings of the Palmyra Historic Society. Historic Palmyra has records covering all areas of the society and all years the society had activities. As the Society expanded all new activities and records from 1934–69 and another collection covering 1964-2005. Collections Collections relating to history of Wayne County, New York area and the Palmyra, New York. Most of these items are not on the internet and to get access to them go to the Historic Palmyra site, call or email. A small charge is made for any assistance. ** Highway use records from 1800s ** Family bibles from 1790s ** Day books from 1800–1900 ** Erie Canal information ** Original art work (Examples) *** E. J. Read *** Major John Gilbert type setter for the Book of Mormon *** E. B. Grandin ** Private District school records Palmyra, NY 1816-1833 ** Military artifacts – 1812 – current ** Photog ...
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