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3 Items from the Private Fred Thomas Collection

New Acquisition: The Private Fred Thomas Collection

Published February 17, 2025 | Political History

The New York State Museum recently acquired a collection of documents, photographs, and ephemera relating to Private Fred Thomas, an African American Veteran of World War II. Thomas joined the All Black 369th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft) of the New York National Guard. This regiment...

Liquor Chest

New Acquisition: Liquor Chest Used by NYS Soldiers in American Revolution and War of 1812

Published February 29, 2016 | Political History

A liquor chest used by soldiers in the American Revolution and the War of 1812 was recently donated to the New York State Museum. The chest was donated by the descendants of Captain Abraham Swartwout (an officer on General George Washington's staff during the American Revolution) and Brigadier...