R.C. Ballard Thruston and John W. Jordan correspondence and affidavits concerning Betsy Ross, 1870-1916
Permanent ID:
11937
Dates:
1916
1870 – 1909
Image Description:
Correspondence of R.C. Ballard Thruston and John W. Jordan, librarian at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania concerning the authenticity of Betsy Ross' claim of constructing the first American flag. Also included are affadavits given by Ross' descendants verifying her claim.
Format:
Correspondence; Legal