Historic American Celebrations

Images of historical booklets and menus featuring patriotic themes, American flags, and notable events from the late 19th to early 20th century.

Trademark registration by Marshall & Co. for The United States Brand Linen Thread | Library of Congress
Trademark registration by Marshall & Co. for The United States Brand Linen Thread | Library of Congress
157 assets in this story
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... for you... an old plantation fruit cake... in keeping with this festive season, please accept this sincere token of appreciation and friendship... , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Stars and stripes with music sheet
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Eastern Bronze Tablet & Sign Co. 183 Washington Street, Brooklyn 1, N. Y., Triangle 5-3472 , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Hand-sewn patriotic postcard,bearing the Australian flag and the slogan 'Australia For Ever'. circa 1915
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Our country and flag. ... Words & music by Richard Culver / T. Sinclair's lith., Phila. | Library of Congress
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Missionary stock certificate, schooner Robert W. Logan , Schooners, American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions
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The Marseilles hymn, de Lisle, Rouget (composer), S. T. Gordon & Son, New York., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, France, History, Military, Songs and music, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Union side, sheet music
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COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET TO HON. ROBERT C. MORRIS,PRES. held by REPUBLICAN DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF THE 29TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT at SAVOY HOTEL.NY (HOTEL). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1901. Rare Book Division
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U.S. Route 30 1925 to Present. State: Pennsylvania.
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1960s 1970s SHEET MUSIC FOR STAR-SPANGLED BANNER SUPERIMPOSED ON TOP OF AMERICAN FLAGS AND DOME OF THE CAPITOL IN WASHINGTON DC
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See America circa 1936-1939.
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Vintage musical score You're a Grand Old Flag and American flag
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Card acknowledging a gift of two shillings by Arthur Bray, as part of a scheme whereby schoolchildren send Christmas Gifts to Our brave Soldiers and Sailors.
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Close-up of Declaration of Independence resting on American flag
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The Flag with thirty four stars, or Hurrah for the dear old flag with every stripe and star, Root, C. S. (composer), Hayward, W. H. (lyricist), A. C. Peters & Bro., Cincinnati, 1862., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Flags, United States, Songs and music, Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices) with piano, Popular music, United States, To 1901, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Union side, sheet music
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LUNCHEON TO MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSIONERS held by TRANS-MISSISSIPPI AND INTENATIONAL EXPOSTITION at "OMAHA, NE". Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1898. Rare Book Division
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Our brotherhood - Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman of North America, Union Poster, circa 1885
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NINTH ANNUAL BANQUET held by CONFEDERATE VETERAN CAMP OF NEW YORK THE at "WINDSOR HOTEL,(NY)" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1899. Rare Book Division
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27TH REUNION held by THE ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE at "GRAND HOTEL, CINCINNATI OH" (HOTEL). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1895. Rare Book Division
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... for you... an old plantation fruit cake... in keeping with this festive season, please accept this sincere token of appreciation and friendship... , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States
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Capitol white lead - Ground in pure linseed oil by the Nassau White Lead and Color Works, New York | Library of Congress
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BANQUET FOR LIEUT.-COL. FRANCIS G. WARD OF 202 USV held by at "HOTEL IROQUOIS,(BUFFALONY)" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1898. Rare Book Division
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Cigars, Cigar Labels
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Posada endpapers, spectre of famine over the Mexican Republic. Date: circa 1910s
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The Bonnie blue flag, Macarthy, Harry (composer), A. E. Blackmar & Bro., New Orleans, 1861., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Flags, Confederate States of America, Songs and music, Songs with piano, Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 2 parts) with piano, Confederate States of America, Songs and music, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Confederate side, sheet music
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Capitol White Lead - 1866 Advertising label for paint with U.S. Capitol in foreground.
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The Mayflower Hotel. 1946. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division
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DINNER TO SIR THOMAS FITZGERALD KT,FRCSI held by MEDICAL PROFESSION at "GRAND HOTEL,MELBOURNE,AUSTRALIA " ("HOTEL,FOREIGN;"). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. 1900. Rare Book Division
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UNITED STATES - 1998: shows Uncle Sam UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1998: A stamp printed in USA shows Uncle Sam, circa 1998 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4695191
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LUNCHEON AT THE LAUNCHING OF THE P.M.S.S."SIBERIA" held by PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO at "HOTEL WARWICK, NEWPORT NEWS, VA" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1901. Rare Book Division
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U.S. Army Hospital 8041 Army Unit. 1952. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division
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Construction began on March 17th 1930 and the building rose to be the worlds largest office building of the time. Here, office space is being advertised. Date: 1930
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Poster, 'The British Empire And Allies' Glorious Triumph', 1919, New Zealand, by Andrew Hornblow. Acquisition history unknown.
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Sketch - Title bar, The Canadian Monthly Free Press John Henry Walker (1831-1899)
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The flag of Delaware, USA, Studio, North America
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Uruguay. Tarjeta postal. Felicitación para el nuevo año 1911.
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Shrine of democracy on USA stamp featuring mount rushmore national memorial . Stone Sculptures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
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Fenian Collar, Ireland for the Irish. Advertisement label for Fenian collars showing head-and-shoulders portrait of Robert Emmet, Irish patriot. c1866
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Starting with the California Gold Rush in the late 19th century, the United Statesparticularly the West Coast statesimported large numbers of Chinese migrant laborers. Early Chinese immigrants worked as gold miners, and later on large labor projects, such as the building of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Chinese migrant workers encountered considerable prejudice in the United States, especially by the people who occupied the lower layers in white society, because Chinese 'coolies' were used as a scapegoat for depressed wage levels by politicians and labor leaders. In the 1870s and 1880s various legal discriminatory measures were taken against the Chinese. These laws, in particular the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, were aimed at restricting further immigration from China. The laws were later repealed by the Chinese Exclusion Repeal Act of 1943.
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Stamp of Gösta Bodman's Philatelist Association, commenced 1950.The stamp from the US, 1953. Map of Map of Ohio. City Sigill. "150 years as state 1803-1933".
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Are You 100% American Prove It!, US War Bonds
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Colour poster depicting the British Flags that fly the Seven Seas. Centre to right: Cunard White Star; New Zealand Shipping; P&O; Henderson Line; Green Blackwall Line; Bibby Line; Shaw Savill Line; Aberdeen and Commonwealth Line; Stick Line; Federal Steam Navigation; Dated 1939
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Anti President Bush American flag at AIDS protest, Los Angeles, California
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The Act of Congress Approved January 28, 1915, Created the United States Coast Guard By Amalgamating the Revenue Cutter Service and the Life Saving Service. Lifesaving Service Activities and Equipment, 1918. Department of the Treasury
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Hail Columbia, Wm. Dressler, New York, 1861., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Songs with piano, Vocal duets with piano, Columbia (Symbolic character), Songs and music, Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with piano, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), top of cover & p. 2 cut off, sheet music
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Congress Hotel. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1914. Rare Book Division
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Print titled 'My name is Marc and my friend Joey worked on the 105th floor of No.1 World Trade Center'. The print describes his reaction to the loss of his friend after the 9/11 attacks. Created by Marc Whalen
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Lakes to Locks Passage - NYS Historic Markers. Dozens of New York State Historic Markers can be found noting historic sites and events throughout the byway corridor. New York
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Golden Opportunity to visit The Golden Gate C. 1880's Posters The Huntington-San Marino, California
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Beauregard march, Lenschow, Chas. (composer), Miller & Beacham, Baltimore, 1861., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Piano music, Marches (Piano), Beauregard, G. T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893, Songs and music, Flags, Confederate States of America, Pictorial works, Popular Songs of the Day, Songs and Music, War and Conflict, Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877), Music associated with the Confederate side, sheet music
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Kansas! For James G Blaine., Famous Americans
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United States' First Foreign Trade Zone, WPA
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Making the Free Press Free, Quotes
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Poster advocating the New Zealand Compulsory Military Training Act was introduced in 1949 during the early stages of the Cold War
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Territory of Hawaii registration day July 31, 1917 or 1918 - Registering for Selective Service Poster - World War I
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Legal holiday Lincoln's birthday February 12th no business transacted - digital file from original | Library of Congress
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This candidate flyer was actually a blotter, as was typical of such flyers at the time. The text reads: Attorney Joseph Ferreira Republican Candidate for Clerk of Courts of Bristol County I am making an earnest bid for your vote at the State Primaries, September 16, 1952 Joseph Ferreira 266 Hawthorn Street New Bedford, Mass.