A Is For Archives

November 2023 – March 2024

The Exhibit A is for Archives dispels the common misconception that archival collections are only made up of pieces of paper. This exhibit features items from the Huntington Historical Society’s archival collection, each representing a letter in the word “Archives,” including scrapbooks, ephemera, logbooks, and more. Objects in this exhibit are sure to bring back fond memories of Huntington for local visitors. In addition to highlighting objects in our collection, this exhibit demonstrates the function, purpose, and goals of our archival collection, as well as tips for preserving your own collection!

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Baseball in Huntington

One of the most famous baseball teams were the Huntington Suffolks. They played for many years under various names including The Huntington Baseball Club, The Young Suffolks, and The Suffolks from Huntington.

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Farmerettes

Before the iconic “Rosie the Riveter” there was another corps of women, widely known at the time, but largely forgotten now, who contributed to an American war effort.

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Colonial Money

While going through 18th and 19th century deeds in our archives I noticed that some transactions were noted in “pounds, shillings and pence” years after the colonies won their independence from Britain. Was the United States still using British money, and, if so, why?

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