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Bannerman's Island Arsenal (Fishkill, N.Y.)

 Organization

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Bannerman family papers

 Collection
Accession: 2210
Abstract:

Francis Bannerman Son was a major purveyor of military goods to sportsmen and collectors in New York City over three generations. The collection consists of Bannerman family's personal papers, correspondence, travel diaries, and financial documents concerning Bannerman Island.

Dates: 1857-1974

Francis Bannerman family photographs

 Collection
Accession: 2001-229
Abstract:

Francis Bannerman Son was a major purveyor of military goods to sportsmen and collectors in New York City over three generations. The collection consists of photographs of Francis Bannerman and his family, including his wife, Helen "Nellie" Boyce Bannerman (1852-1931), and his sons, Francis VII (1873-1946) and David (1875-1957). The collection also includes photographs of Bannerman's Island Arsenal, including images of the 1969 fire in full blaze and its destructive aftermath.

Dates: circa 1870-1970; Majority of material found within 1969-1970

Francis Bannerman Son photographs

 Collection
Accession: 1998-284
Abstract:

Francis Bannerman Son was a major purveyor of military goods to sportsmen and collectors in New York City over three generations. The collection consists of miscellaneous photographs, negatives, postcards and ephemera pertaining to the weapons and military memorabilia business run by Francis Bannerman and to Bannerman's philanthropic and leisure activities.

Dates: circa 1900-1920

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Subject
Surplus military property 2
Children 1
China -- Description and travel 1
Diaries 1
Display of merchandise 1