Algonquin Regiment - Programmes, Booklets, etc.

Name/Title

Algonquin Regiment - Programmes, Booklets, etc.

Entry/Object ID

021.31.12-23

Archive Items Details

Description

Multiple programs and a brochure relating to "The Algonquin Regiment". 021.31.12-13: Programs. Title: "The Algonquin Regiment Presents: 'Redskin' Revels". Holland, July 1945. Inscriptions: "A New musical Revue", "Produced by Major P. A. Mayer". Many soldiers' names mentioned. 021.31.14: "Menu". Title: "The Algonquin Regiment C. A." Varel (Oldenburg) Germany, 12 May 1945. Each menu item seems to be named after a battle/military action the Algonquins participated in. For example, the "Cafe [Coffee] a la Hochwald" appears named after the military events at Hochwald. Other menu items include "Hors d'oeuvres Hubert Folie", "Petits-pains Ferme St. Hilaire, Beurre Hill 140", "Consomme Drombainville", "Filet mignon a la Moerkerk", "Pomme-de-terre Assende", "Pois-verts Philippine", "Carrottes Isabella", "Creme glacee Centrum", "Cafe a la Hochwald, Veen", "Cigarettes Walberg, Cigares Kustenkanal", "Biscuits Waalwijk, Fromage Huesden". 20+ officers' names are featured. Names include "Capt. J.J.J. Sunstrum". 021.31.15: Program. Title: "Hotel Krasnapolsky". October 4th, 1945. Front cover inscriptions: "Garratt", "BjBWalker. Oct. 4.". Inside inscription: "The Algonquin Regiment". Many signatures on inner pages. 021.31.16: Brochure. Title: "Recreation in the Netherlands: Presented by No 29 Recreational Increment". 021.31.17: Program. Title: "A Form of prayer and Thanksgiving for Victory". 021.31.18: Program. Title: "Service of Remembrance: 11 November, 1945". 021.31.19-20: Programs. Titles: "The Algonquin Officers' Mess: Final Dinner 6 December 1945". Bussum, Holland. Many signatures are in the programs, especially the second. 021.31.21: Program. Title: "The Algonquin Regiment C.A. Memorial Service". Sunday, 10 June 1945. Almelo, Holland. Contains many names of war dead. 021.31.22-23: Programs. Titles: "The Algonquin Regiment Fifth Anniversary Celebrations". 1945. Wierden - Overijssel Holland. Programs detail a pow-wow themed celebration.

Dimensions

Height

22 cm

Width

17.5 cm

Depth

0.5 cm