The Bay State's Boston Post Canes

A book, The Bay State's Boston Post Canes, The History of a New England Tradition, by Barbara Staples was written in 1997. Details the life of Edwin Grozier, creator of the Boston Post cane, the 700 towns that received a cane in 1909, a profile of the first recipient, observations and statistics.
Warwick's first recipient was Sabin Kelton, 91, in 1909 said " he wished to wait until he considered himself old enough". In 1910 Mr. Kelton thought himself of sufficient age, and the cane was formally presented.

Book is located left unit, wooden cabinet, room 1a