18mm, De Veaux School, Niagara Falls, New York button with "Scovill Mf'g Co/Waterbury" backmark. From the Niagra Falls Public Library site :
DeVeaux College was deeded by Judge Samuel DeVeaux in 1853. Construction began on Van Rensselaer Hall in 1855.
The school was originally developed as a boys school for orphaned and homeless boys. The focus of their education was on training for industry and trades in addition to a social and religious education. Course work included mandatory military training.
SU 90 | De Veaux School, Niagara, NY Button
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