Newspaper clipping, Amos Fisher

Containers:
Box 31
Language:
English .
Physical description:
Clipped newspaper adhered to heavy paper. Caption: 'Amos Fisher, Who reshinged Mount Vernon mansion 1860-61. Lawrence called the place Mount Vernon in honor of his English friend, Lord Vernon, under whom he had served in the navy. Publisher unknown. A handwritten caption below the article reads: Mr. Fisher laid the first shingle when the Mansion was re-roofed in 1912. See portrait RP-1053 (retro) ; Photo-5503.
Dimensions:
Article: 2 1/4 in. x 4 11/16 in. ; Mount: 4 in. x 5 7/8 in.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.