Matchbook

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

2025.3.19

Description

Yellow matchbook promoting an event in the Victory/Granby area of Vermont called Holiday in the Hills. It was scheduled for Sept. 28-29, 1963. The back of the matchbook featured an image of a man in a boat fishing and the words, "Vacation Paradise." the top said, "Always a friendly welcome." Inside the cover was a list of the events planned for the event.

Context

Victory and Granby are small towns in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. From the website of Holiday in the Hills: https://www.holidayhillspreservation.org/ "Formed in 1959 the Holiday in the Hills organization came together to raise awareness to the last 2 towns in the state of Vermont who did not have electricity - Granby and Victory. Today the organization's mission is to preserve the rich history of the area."

Acquisition

Accession

2025.3

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Dimensions

Height

2 in

Width

1-1/2 in

Material

Cardboard

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Holiday in the Hills Preservation Inc.

Related Places

Place

Town

Victory, Granby

County

Essex County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America