Indian Peace Medal
- Scope and content:
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A rare, silver medal presented by James Madison, in 1809, to an unknown Native American chief for his efforts towards peace. The medal was donated to Madison College by the Cotillion Club on May 4, 1938. The Cotillion Club acquired the medal from the previous owner, Charles H. Fisher, of Cleveland, OH, who in turn obtained the medal in Buffalo, NY from an unknown source.
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Second Floor Room 203, MSC 1704Carrier LibraryJames Madison University880 Madison DriveHarrisonburg, VA 22807
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Tiffany ColeEmail: coletw@jmu.eduPhone: (540) 568-3444Email: library-special@jmu.eduPhone: (540) 568-3612Fax: (540) 568-3405
- Parent restrictions:
- Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this collection.
- Parent terms of access:
- The copyright interests in this collection have been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).