Vintafe 1929 World War 1 Memorial Dedication Program Book New Haven Green, CT For Sale
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Vintafe 1929 World War 1 Memorial Dedication Program Book New Haven Green, CT:
$49.99
An original 1929 vintage program booklet for the dedication of the World War Memorial and Honor Roll held at the New Haven Green in New Haven, Connecticut on Memorial Day, May 30, 1929. The front cover features gold-embossed lettering along with the official City of New Haven seal surrounded by a laurel wreath.
The interior includes the Latin phrase "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori," portraits of "The War Mayors" (Samuel Campner and David E. Fitzgerald) and "The Memorial Mayors" (John B. Tower and Thomas A. Tully), the official order of exercises, and memorial casualty rosters titled "These gave their Lives" listing local service members, their units, and dates of sacrifice.
Key Features
Original May 30, 1929 World War I memorial dedication program from New Haven, Connecticut
Dark textured softcover with metallic gold leaf embossed titles and City of New Haven seal
Features photographic portraits of New Haven War Mayors and Memorial Mayors
Order of Exercises details musical selections by the 102nd Infantry Band and Governor's Foot Guard Band, addresses, rifle volleys, and flag raising
Includes printed WWI Honor Roll pages listing fallen soldiers, regiments (including 102nd Infantry, 103rd Machine Gun Battalion, and Signal Corps), and dates of death
Excellent historical document for Connecticut local history, New Haven genealogy, and World War I militaria collectors
Vintafe 1929 World War 1 Memorial Dedication Program Book New Haven Green, CT
$49.99
