World War I scrapbook: "Recruiting in Vernon Park"
Entry/Object ID
2013.13.1.17
Description
Clippings and memorabilia from World War I scrapbook compiled by Dr. Naaman H. Keyser, page 17
Includes a June 21, 1917 newspaper article "Recruiting in Vernon Park" in which the article notes "A recruiting station has been opened in Vernon Park for the First Regiment, Pennsylvania National Guard. More than 500 recruits are needed for this regiment, to bring it up to 2002 as required by law. Already a large number of Germantown men are in the regiment. The various companies of the regiment are now guarding railroad bridges and tunnels in eastern Pennsylvania."
Pages are 7.5 x 10".
