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Board 21: The Bracken Cadets in 1960's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1960's. -
Board 20: The Bracken Cadets in the 1960's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1960's. -
Board 19a: The Bracken Cadets in the 1960's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1960's. -
Board 19: The Bracken Cadets in the 1960's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1960's. -
Board 18: The Bracken Cadets in the 1950's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1950's. -
Board 17: The Bracken Cadets in the 1950's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1950's. -
Board 16c: The Bracken Cadets in the 1950's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1950's. -
Board 16b: The Bracken Cadets in the 1950's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1950's. -
Board 16a: The Bracken Cadets in the 1950's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1950's. -
Board 16: The Bracken Cadets in the 1950's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1950's. -
Board 15: The Bracken Cadets in the 1950's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1950's. -
Board 14: The Bracken Cadets in the Late 1940's / Early 1950's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the late 1940's and early 1950's. -
Board 13: The Bracken Cadets in the Late 1940's / Early 1950's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the late 1940's and early 1950's. -
Board 12: the Bracken Cadets in the 1940s
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1940s. -
Board 11: The Bracken Cadets in the 1940's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1940s. -
Board 10: The Bracken Cadets in the 1940's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1940s. -
Board 9a: Memorial Day 1947
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets on Memorial Day in 1947. -
Board 9: Bracken Cadets in the 1940's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1940s. -
Board 8: The Bracken Cadets in the 1937-38
A digitized poster board highlighting the PA State Champions, parades, and more. -
Board 7: The Bracken Cadets in the 1930's
A digitized poster board highlighting the PA State Champions, parades, and more. -
Board 6: The Bracken Cadets in the 1930's
A digitized poster board highlighting the PA State Champions on Parade, bylaws, fundraising, and more. -
Board 5: The Bracken Cadets in the 1930's
A digitized poster board highlighting the PA State Champions on Parade, bylaws, fundraising, and more. -
Board 4: Bracken Cadets PA State Champions 32-33, 33-34, 34-35, 35-36
A digitized poster board highlighting Bracken Cadets PA State Champions 32-33, 33-34, 34-35, and 35-36. -
Board 3: The Bracken Cadets in the 1930's
A digitized posterboard highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1930's. -
Board 2: Bracken Cadets in the 1920's and 1930's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1920's and 1930's. -
Board 1: The Bracken Cadets in the 1920's
A digitized poster board highlighting the Bracken Cadets in the 1920's. -
[Copy of a family photograph]
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Gettysburg 50th Anniversary Letter
This handwritten letter, sent by Michael Dougherty to his daughter Sister M. Adolpha, details his visit to Gettysburg in July 1913 for the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. The letter includes reflections on his participation in the events, descriptions of the memorials and commemorations, and observations on the veterans' reunion. It offers a personal perspective on the gathering atmosphere and Dougherty's experience as a former soldier revisiting the historic battlefield. At an unknown date, someone marked the pages to correct spelling and added punctuation to the letters. The pages of the letter were also permanently laminated together. -
Marriage Certificate for Michael Dougherty and Rose McGee
This duplicate marriage certificate documents the union of Michael Dougherty and Rose McGee, who were married on October 2, 1869. Created on May 2, 1908, by Rev. Maurice W. Fitzgerald at St. Mark’s Church in Bristol, Pennsylvania, the certificate records their long-standing marriage. Notably, both Michael’s and Rose’s last names are misspelled on the document. -
Naturalization Certificate
This certificate acknowledges Michael Dougherty's intention to become a citizen of the United States. The document was issued by the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia, certifying his allegiance and fidelity to the U.S. government, detailing his residency, and confirming his intent to support the Constitution. -
Pension Certificate
A pension certificate issued to Michael Dougherty, acknowledging his service during the Civil War and granting him a military pension. This reissue reflects that he was receiving a "special pension" as part of the Medal of Honor Roll. The certificate details his rank, service with Company B of the 13th Pennsylvania Cavalry, and the terms of his pension, highlighting Dougherty's post-war life and the government's recognition of his military service and sacrifices. -
Grand Army of the Republic Kepi Cap
This kepi cap belonged to Michael Dougherty, a member of the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), has no visible insignia, making its specific date of use unclear. The manufacturer’s mark inside indicates it was made by Charles Naylor of Philadelphia. Caps like this were commonly worn during commemorative events by veterans of the Union Army. -
Medal for Bravery in Battle
This medal was awarded to Michael Dougherty for Bravery in Battle. The reverse side lists three locations—Cedar Creek, Winchester, and Jefferson, Virginia—and their respective dates, acknowledging Dougherty's involvement in those battles. It also recognizes his 23 months spent in Southern prisons during the Civil War. The front side of the medal bears Dougherty's name and commemorates his service with Company B, 13th Pennsylvania Cavalry.
The medal was presented by Colonel M. Kerwin, who later became a Brigadier General in the Fenian Brotherhood, explaining the different titles used for him in related documentsTags Featured