David Laurence Pierson Scrapbooks

Pierson, David Laurence (1865-1938)

David Laurence Pierson was the originator of Constitution Day (Sept. 17), which was inaugurated in 1917. He also helped obtain national recognition for Flag Day (June 1). Pierson was also president of the Orange, N. J., chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and historian general (1910-1918) of the National Society of the SAR.

The collection consists of 20 scrapbook volumes (1927-1937) of letters, documents, photographs, newspapers clippings, and printed matter concerning the observance of Constitution Day, compiled by Pierson. Included in the scrapbooks are many letters from various chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). Some personal papers include Pierson's reminiscences and diary entries (1865-1938) on index cards; two scrapbooks (1904-1927) concerning the restoration of the Old Burying Ground in Orange, SAR meetings, and the fire of 1927 in Orange; and miscellaneous family documents, memorabilia, and a printed copy of a prospectus for his History of the Oranges to 1921. Also present is a group of manuscript sermons (1859-1895) by Henry F. Hickok, pastor of the Brick Presbyterian Church in East Orange, N.J.

The scrapbooks are arranged chronologically.

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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); David Laurence Pierson Scrapbooks, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Publisher

Manuscripts Division

Date

2009

Creator

Pierson, David Laurence (1865-1938)

Subject

Clergy -- New Jersey -- 19th century

Constitution day

Flag Day

Holidays -- United States

People

Pearson family

Organization

Sons of the American Revolution

Place

Orange (N.J.) -- History

United States -- Constitution

Language

English

Form

Correspondence

Historians -- New Jersey -- Orange.

Scrapbooks

Sermons