Washington Chapel Chronicle 2, no. 10 (January 1910): 1-8
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- Washington Chapel Chronicle 2, no. 10 (January 1910): 1-8
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- Mrs Alan Wood
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- 1910
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Washington Chapel Chronicle 2, no. 10 (January 1910): 1-8
Author: Emma W. Crawford, W. Herbert Burk, Washington Chapel Guild
Year: 1910
The January 15, 1910, issue of the Washington Chapel Chronicle (Vol. II, No. 10), published by the Washington Chapel Guild at the Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, celebrates the significant progress made in 1909 for the Washington Memorial Chapel and its associated projects, while highlighting ongoing efforts to enhance the chapel, museum, and cemetery. Below is a summary of the key content: 1. Progress in 1909 Overview : The year 1909 marked unprecedented advancements for the Washington Memorial Chapel, with steady progress in multiple areas: Chapel Enhancements : A stone pulpit, lectern, and perclose, donated by Mrs. Alan Wood, Jr., were dedicated on Washington’s Birthday. Valley Forge Museum : Opened on February 22, 1909, the museum’s collections grew rapidly through gifts and purchases, notably Washington’s Marquee, earning national recognition. The single-room space is now too small, prompting the start of an Endowment Fund by Miss Sarah R. Chew. Washington Memorial Library : From a modest start, the library is being developed into a significant institution to document national achievements. Cemetery : Twenty acres adjacent to the chapel were purchased