Name/Title
Program Veterans Council July 4 Celebration, Neptune Beach, 1926Entry/Object ID
2023.43.10Description
Acc. No. 23.43.10
Subject Category: Beaches & Parks, Neptune Beach; Celebrations; Businesses of Alameda, Citizens of Alameda, Veterans
Date or Period: 1926
Object: Program
Description: A one-page flyer, printed both sides with black type on off-white paper, title 'July 4th Celebration'. Verso has lyrics of 4 patriotic melodies ('The Star Spangled Banner', 'America, the Beautiful', 'Battle Hymn of the Republic', 'America'. Printer's mark states 'Times-Star Alameda'.
Size: L 9 1/2 x W 6 inches.
History of Object: A program for the Independence Day celebration at Neptune Beach, on July 5, 1926, under auspices of the Alameda Veterans' Council, C. E. Mason chairing. Russell Franck performed as Pianist; Major C. L. Tilden gave an oration, Boy Scouts troop 9 and 13 helped in the flag salute, Ivy Ford and Company presented dances, and Walter H. Bundy directed singing, followed by Fireworks.
Part of a collection of papers and photographs from an Alameda resident, donated by a sibling.
Acquired from: Anonymous
Donation Date: 11/19/2022; Catalog Date: 11/29/2023
