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Fred Dennett Archive, General Land Office

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Fred Dennett Archive, General Land Office
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(Lot 3257, the Tin Ingot featured on the cover of the catalog was owned by Fred Dennett, as well as the items in this lot.)
Originally belonging to Fred Dennett, 32nd Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1908-1913. The General Land Office was an independent agency of the United States government responsible for public domain lands in the United States. It was created in 1812, and it merged with the United States Grazing Service in 1946 to become the Bureau of Land Management. The official in charge of the agency was called the Commissioner of the General Land Office, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.



1) Holton-Arms School Washington, D.C. diploma, signed by Jessie Moon Holton, dated May 29th, 1915, awarded to Dorothy Dixon Dennett, "who has satisfactorily completed the General Course of study proscribed by this school." 14 3/4 x 19 5/8". 2) United States General Land Office 1912 cast bronze medal, depicting an eagle, obverse, with "CENTENNIAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE 1812-1912", reverse. Housed in a black leather case with purple satin and velvet interior lining. Stamped "Jos. K. Davidson's Sons, Philadelphia" in gilt lettering, inside of case, stamped "Hon. Fred Dennett" in gilt lettering, lid of case. Medal – 2" dia. Case – 7/8" H x 3" W x 3" D. Early 20th century. 3) Ambrotype depicting a seated man, possibly Reverend D. Richard Dennett, father of Fred Dennett. Spine of case split. City: Washington State: District of Columbia Date: HWAC# 51848