Annual banquet, Society of the Sons of the Revolution in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Copley-Plaza, January 18, 1915

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Collection Type

Ephemera

Date

1915-01-18

GUSN

GUSN-310570

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Annual banquet, Society of the Sons of the Revolution in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Copley-Plaza, January 18, 1915
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Description

The members dined on such dishes as chicken gumbo, sea bass, squab and fancy ices. An illustration of the John Hancock Memorial, to be placed in Doric Hall in the State House, April 1915, is shown in the program. The presentation of the Knox Trophy and Medals given by the Society is included in the program. The lyrics to the "Star Spangled Banner" and "America" are printed on the last page. The Society seal is printed on the front cover.

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Descriptive Terms

societies
revolutions
wars
hotels (public accommodations)
food
seals (artifacts)
medals
memorials
statesmen
cabinet officers
menus

Physical Description

1 menu : illustrations ; 7 x 5 1/2 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.06.16.001

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 People

Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Other Organizations

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

Subjects

Patriotic societies
United States History Revolution, 1775-1783
St. James Avenue (Boston, Mass.)
Dartmouth Street (Boston, Mass.)

Description Level

Item

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