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Title:	TINTYPE -  CIVIL WAR PHOTO
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Catalog Number:	SPAR 4932
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CIVIL WAR PHOTO

6 Civil War tintypes (photos) in fancy gilt frames.
Although this had an Army # 9275, the number was not added until after the Army left. That Army number was put on by SAM, Inc. This is true for the entire Streeter donation.


Tintypes donated to the Museum by Mr. Chester Allen Streeter on 15 March 1963. At that time tintypes were appraised at $10.

Letter from Springfield Armory, dated 29 May 1963, to Mr. Chester Allen Streeter. "Please accept my sincere appreciation and gratitude for your generous donation of extremely rare Civil War specimens to the Benton Small Arms Museum. Your collection is one of the finest that we have received at the Armory and will be displayed prominently for the public to enjoy. It is one that we feel very fortunate in acquiring. I am enclosing an official appraisal of these articles by a Mr. Norman Flayderman who is an expert in antique firearms and accessories.
Your contribution of these Civil War items to the Benton Small Arms Museum is one of inestimable civic importance. In my opinion, the act should be publicized throughout the newspaper, radio and television media as a concrete example of public and community relations between the citizens of this area and the Springfield Armory. We plan to publicize your gift in this manner if it meets with your approval.
Thank you again for this most generous donation." Signed: Col. L.P. Medinnis, Col, Ord Corps, Commanding.