SummaryThree officials standing on platform decked with wreaths and American flags; marching band at left. Typed label on verso: "Memorial Day Rites in Post Office. Postmaster Edward J. Quigley addresses veterans groups at annual memorial services for late post office employees and war dead. Rites were held in rotunda of main post office building at 271 Washington Street. At left is Rep. Francis E. Dorn, who also spoke and at right, Michael S. Alonge, chairman of program, a past commander of the Catholic War Veterans Post Office Post. Post office Band participated in ceremonies."
SubjectMemorial Day -- New York (State) -- New York ; Wreaths -- New York (State) -- New York ; Post office stations and branches -- New York (State) -- New York ; Marching bands -- New York (State) -- New York
Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
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