Irvin D. Walker Gives Benediction at 50th Anniversary Dinner
Entry/Object ID
2021.6.36
Description
Color photograph. Rectangular. Shot landscape orientation. Former PHMF President Irvin D. Walker is pictured standing behind the podium and giving the benediction. On the far left, Michael Owen Wells, dressed as Patrick Henry, can be seen seated. On the reverse, "5433" is written in blue ink in the bottom right corner. There is also a small label attached.
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Notes
Original
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Label
Location
Reverse, center
Transcription
PHMF Past President Irvin D. Walker gives benediction
Language
English
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Provenance
Notes
The PHMF Golden Anniversary Celebration was held on Thursday, October 27, 1994, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Foundation's establishment. The PHMF was incorporated on October 27, 1944. The event was held at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia.
Irvin D. Walker (1922–2009) was a former PHMF president and gave the benediction to end the evening's program. Michael Owen Wells gave a speech as Governor Patrick Henry during the evening's events.
Staff found this photograph in the existing files of Red Hill's collection and accessioned it on May 30, 2024, due to its importance to PHMF's institutional history.
