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University of Michigan William L. Clements Library

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Spanish-American War Printed Ephemera: Menus, Advertising, Souvenirs, Currency, Cigar Box Labels, Calendar, etc. (including at least two hand-coloured pieces and one original artwork), circa 1890s-1900s.

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Containers:
Box 3, Folders 4-9
Abstract:
Includes several ephemera such as menus for dinners held in honour of military regiments, song lyrics, poetry, fake money, cigar labels, clothing advertisements referencing the war, an intricate drawing of the U.S. Navy logo, an 1899 calendar, a painting of two officers, an invitation to a dinner in honour of the Peace Commission held in Philadelphia, the program to a jubilee dinner to commemorate the signing of peace, and several sketches of naval and army officers. Fin-de-siècle American cuisine, William McKinley, Fitzhugh Lee, Spanish-American War Peace Commission, military art. Wooden Souvenir off the Ship Oregon, accompanied by a manuscript description, Santiago (Cuba), Key West. Partial geographical list: New York, Northampton (Mass.), Fulton (Mo.), Philadelphia (Pa.), Havana/Habana (Cuba), Chicago (Ill.), other locations across the United States.
Extent:
49 items

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