Poster: American Legion Canadian Reception., 02/27/1936-02/27/1936

File — Box: 3, Folder: 7

Identifier: 61207

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The collection consists of material relating to at least four generations of the Byington family, and includes correspondence, property deeds, biographical information and newspaper clippings organized into the following series:

Series 1. Aaron Homer Byington (1826-1910): Correspondence Series 2. Aaron Homer Byington: Manuscripts Series 3. Aaron Homer Byington: Related Material Series 4. Homer Morrison Byington I (1879-1966): Correspondence Series 5. Homer Morrison Byington I, II (1908-1987), III: Related Material Series 6. Oversized Material (includes maps of Norwalk, Conn. and presidential commissions to appointments in the Foreign Service).

Dates

02/27/1936-02/27/1936

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.50 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger boxes (2 Document Cases, 1 drop front flat))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/11/01

Container Summary

Poster advertising celebration of the 20th anniversary of the American Legion. Features printed photograph of reception given the previous year (2/27/1936) by the Canadian government in honor of Ray Murphy, national commander of the American Legion. Photograph includes Homer Morrison Byington I, Norman Armour, and Ray Murphy among other U.S., Canadian, and American Legion dignitaries and officials.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

AMERICAN LEGION - POSTER: 20TH ANNIVERSARY 1937: Printed Item

AMERICAN LEGION - PHOTOGRAPH: 1936 RECEPTION (CANADA)(PRN): Printed Item

PHOTOGRAPH - AMERICAN LEGION RECEPTION 1936 (CANADA)(PRN): Printed Item

ARMOUR, NORMAN - PHOTOGRAPH: AMERICAN LEGION 1936 (PRN): Printed Item

PHOTOGRAPH - ARMOUR, NORMAN: AMERICAN LEGION 1936 (PRN): Printed Item

MURPHY, RAY - PHOTOGRAPH: AMERICAN LEGION 1936 (PRN): Printed Item

PHOTOGRAPH - MURHPY, RAY: AMERICAN LEGION 1936 (PRN): Printed Item

BYINGTON, HOMER MORRISON I - PHOTOGRAPH: AMERICAN LEGION 1936 (PRN): Printed Item

PHOTOGRAPH - BYINGTON, HOMER MORRISON I: AMERICAN LEGION 1936 (PRN): Printed Item