Annual dinner, 28th, Society of the Sons of the Revolution in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Hotel Somerset, January 17, 1919

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Collection Type

Ephemera

Date

1919-01-17

GUSN

GUSN-310571

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Annual dinner, 28th, Society of the Sons of the Revolution in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Hotel Somerset, January 17, 1919
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Description

The members dined on such dishes as Cotuit oysters, halibut, Point Shirley style, rack of spring lamb and frozen puddding. The presentation of the Knox Trophy and Medals given by the Society is included in the program. The Society officers and guests are listed. The music selections are listed along with the lyrics to the "Star Spangled Banner" and "Auld Lang Syne." The Society seal is on the front cover. A list of members of the Society in military or naval service is included as a separate item.

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Descriptive Terms

societies
revolutions
wars
hotels (public accommodations)
food
seals (artifacts)
menus

Physical Descrption

1 menu : color illustration ; 7 x 5 1/2 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.06.16.002

Image Dimensions

7 x 5 1/2 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Charles I. Thayer, 30 August 1927.

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Material Type

menus

Other Organizations

Society of the Sons of the Revolution in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Subjects

Patriotic societies
United States History Revolution, 1775-1783
Commonwealth Avenue (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

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