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These two photographs show scenes from the Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly of 1886. The first image shows a gathering at the Ottawa Chautauqua in Forest Park. The second image shows Civil War General John A. Logan (left), who passed away December 26, 1886. While not a Kansan, Logan was quite active in the GAR and frequently, attended GAR functions at Chautauquas. Logan is credited with setting Memorial Day as an annual day of observance, although he's not responsible for the first Memorial Day.
Date: 1886
Item Number: 216643
Call Number: FK2.F3 O.65 C.1886 *1-2
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 216643
Collections - Photograph
Community Life - Events and Celebrations - Chautauqua
Date - 1880s - 1886
Military - Veterans - Organizations - Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)
People - Women
Places - Cities and towns - Ottawa
Places - Counties - Franklin
Type of Material - Photographs
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