?Ceremony of Flag Presentation to Columbia University of the City of New York, May Second, 1896 and May Seventh, 1898, by Lafayette Post, No. 140. Department of New York, Grand Army of the Republic? Privately printed by Lafayette Post in 1899. description continues below the picture- - - - DISCUSSION: An elegant and interesting record of early flag presentation ceremonies. According to the text, prior to 1888 "the flying of the United States flag over educational institutions, or the display of them within the buildings, was almost unknown". This was apparently the firstpresentation of a flag to a college by the Lafayette Post, and they made quite a "do" of it, with speeches, a parade, and so on. In 1898 they presented a beautiful pedestal and staff as well. This book, printed on heavy, deckle edge paper, features color plates of several GAR medals and badges, and two of the Post's ceremonial flags. The text includes all the correspondence and resolutions connected with the presentations as well as descriptions of the parades and ceremonies, and the texts of the speeches. DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 7"x10", 121 pages, black white and color plates. CONDITION NOTES:missing triangular chipper corner from top of half title page, small flag on next page appears to be painted or tipped in, some light wear to top and bottom of spine, some light browning around margins of pages, but overall nice copy for it's age. Location Note: Book Room SP01.