Search results
(1 - 20 of 21)
Pages
- Title
- Burlington: "Cooties" Club
- Description
-
1949 photo of members of the Burlington Vermont Supreme Cootiette Club of the United States No. 113 celebrate 5 year anniversary. A large cake is held up for display and a banner is stretched across the head table.
- Title
- Burlington: "Cooties" Club
- Description
-
1952 Back of photo: "Bugs Contacts Grange Hall" Three women veterans participate in the ceremony of passing the gavel at a meeting of the Supreme Cootiette Club of the United States No. 113. Photo #9.
- Title
- Disabled American Veterans
- Description
-
A man, member of D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans) shakes the hand of a woman in recognition. She wears an evening gown and corsage. See also mcalA19F01i31
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Description
-
An older woman receives a pin from another military woman veteran while a third woman stands by. Banner in the background reads "Ladies Auxiliary Howard Plant, Post No. 782, Burlington, Vermont, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States"
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Description
-
1957 photo of a veterans ceremony in Battery Park, Burlington, Vt. Occasion may be Veterans Day and/or the dedication of a small monument to the memory of Howard William Plant, first Burlington serviceman to die in World War I. A soldier in uniform looks pensively at the memorial as others look...
Show more1957 photo of a veterans ceremony in Battery Park, Burlington, Vt. Occasion may be Veterans Day and/or the dedication of a small monument to the memory of Howard William Plant, first Burlington serviceman to die in World War I. A soldier in uniform looks pensively at the memorial as others look on, notably several women veterans holding American flags.
Show less
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Description
-
1952 photo of an Armistice Day (after 1954: Veterans Day) commemoration at the VFW memorial in Battery Park. A sailor stands in front of the memorial dedicated to the memory of seaman Howard W. Plant, "the first Burlington boy" to die in World War I, specifically on the US destroyer "Jacob Jones,...
Show more1952 photo of an Armistice Day (after 1954: Veterans Day) commemoration at the VFW memorial in Battery Park. A sailor stands in front of the memorial dedicated to the memory of seaman Howard W. Plant, "the first Burlington boy" to die in World War I, specifically on the US destroyer "Jacob Jones," 6 Dec., 1917. Burlington Mayor J. Edward Moran (2nd from far left) and other veterans and citizens look on in silence.
Show less
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Description
-
1952 photo of a wreath-laying ceremony at Battery Park at the VFW memorial dedicated to Howard W. Plant. Plant, the first Burlington casualty of World War I, died on 6 Dec. 1917, so this event may be a 35th anniversary commemoration. Many veterans and military personnel, some carrying American...
Show more1952 photo of a wreath-laying ceremony at Battery Park at the VFW memorial dedicated to Howard W. Plant. Plant, the first Burlington casualty of World War I, died on 6 Dec. 1917, so this event may be a 35th anniversary commemoration. Many veterans and military personnel, some carrying American flags, are gathered near the site. Burlington Mayor J. Edward Moran can be seen on the far left, directly under the flag.
Show less
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Description
-
Several women of the Ladies Auxiliary hold food baskets that has been collected and probably are about to be delivered to the needy. The women gather near the open trunk of an automobile with a Vermont 1957 license plate. A toy Coca Cola Santa Claus doll stands on the car's back fender.
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Description
-
Two men shake hands at a presentation where two oxygen tanks and other equipment in a container are being given. Banner in the background reads "Ladies Auxiliary Howard Plant, Post No. 782, Burlington, Vermont, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States" Instituted June 1924.
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Description
-
Photo of the dedication of a plaque by the Ladies Auxiliary. Location is in or near Battery Park, Burlington. Children join the dedication. Seen in the background is Brewer Bros. Inc., a car dealership (DeSoto, REO trucks, buses and Plymouth) and service business once located at 1-9 No. Avenue ...
Show morePhoto of the dedication of a plaque by the Ladies Auxiliary. Location is in or near Battery Park, Burlington. Children join the dedication. Seen in the background is Brewer Bros. Inc., a car dealership (DeSoto, REO trucks, buses and Plymouth) and service business once located at 1-9 No. Avenue (current site of the Burlington Police Dept). A Queen City bus also in the background.
Show less
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Description
-
Photo of a presentation of two oxygen tanks and other equipment in a container. Banner in the background reads "Ladies Auxiliary Howard Plant, Post No. 782, Burlington, Vermont, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States" Instituted June 1924.
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars - Ladies Auxiliary
- Description
-
1952 photo of a speaker addressing a group of veterans and the ladies auxiliary at the VFW hall, 69 College St., Burlington, Vt. Prominently displayed are several American flags as well as the banner of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Howard Plant Post #782. (Howard W. Plant was the first Burlington...
Show more1952 photo of a speaker addressing a group of veterans and the ladies auxiliary at the VFW hall, 69 College St., Burlington, Vt. Prominently displayed are several American flags as well as the banner of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Howard Plant Post #782. (Howard W. Plant was the first Burlington serviceman to die in World War I.)
Show less
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars - Ladies Auxiliary
- Description
-
1952 photo of a speaker (unidentified) addressing an audience gathered at a VFW Ladies Auxiliary event. A banner on the far right says Ladies Auxiliary Howard Plant Post 782 (VFW). (Howard W. Plant was the first "Burlington boy," as his memorial states, to die in World War I.)
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars - Ladies Auxiliary
- Description
-
Undated photo of veterans' ceremony, perhaps on Veterans Day, at Battery Park, Burlington, Vt. The car dealership in the background now houses the Burlington Police Dept. The memorial stone and plaque--if it is the same one dedicated to Howard William Plant, first Burlington casualty of World War...
Show moreUndated photo of veterans' ceremony, perhaps on Veterans Day, at Battery Park, Burlington, Vt. The car dealership in the background now houses the Burlington Police Dept. The memorial stone and plaque--if it is the same one dedicated to Howard William Plant, first Burlington casualty of World War I--has since been moved to the southeast corner of the park, near the corner of Battery and Pearl Sts. A man playing trumpet (perhaps the same as in mcalB17F11i02), very likely "Taps," faces the memorial, which is enclosed by an iron fence, as other veterans and citizens salute or stand at attention.
Show less
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars - Ladies Auxiliary
- Description
-
1952 photo of a swearing-in session of new members of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. A current member, in light uniform and garrison cap, faces ca. 15 women who have raised their right hands and presumably are taking an oath.
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars - Ladies Auxiliary
- Description
-
1951 photo of a large group of children, very likely attending a VFW sponsored event at a gymnasium in Burlington or Winooski. A few adults, one wearing a military uniform, and Santa Claus can be seen in the crowd.
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars - Ladies Auxiliary
- Description
-
1953 photo of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Post no. 782, gathered around an American flag. The different colors of dresses may indicate the service affiliation (e.g. Army, Navy, etc.) of each member. A few male veterans are in attendance also.
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars - Ladies Auxiliary
- Description
-
Undated photo of a ceremony at Battery Park in Burlington, Vt., near the small monument placed there in memory of Howard W. Plant, the first Burlington casualty of World War I. Several band musicians (who happen to be dressed like Canadian "Mounties") stand at attention while other attendees look...
Show moreUndated photo of a ceremony at Battery Park in Burlington, Vt., near the small monument placed there in memory of Howard W. Plant, the first Burlington casualty of World War I. Several band musicians (who happen to be dressed like Canadian "Mounties") stand at attention while other attendees look on. Two women, very likely members of the Ladies Auxiliary, hold American flags, perhaps as "Taps" is being played (see mcalB21F19i04, which complements this scene). The event may have taken place on Veterans Day.
Show less
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars - Ladies Auxiliary
- Description
-
1953 photo of a group of VFW members, both Ladies Auxiliary and veterans (back row). Many women in white dresses, some in black. Photo #6.
- Title
- Veterans of Foreign Wars - Ladies Auxiliary
- Description
-
1957 photo of a ceremony at Battery Park, Burlington, Vt., held perhaps on Veterans Day. The iron fence around the monument honoring Howard W. Plant is opened. A speaker (far right) addresses the crowd as VFW Ladies Auxiliary members hold American flags, which appear to be flapping in fairly...
Show more1957 photo of a ceremony at Battery Park, Burlington, Vt., held perhaps on Veterans Day. The iron fence around the monument honoring Howard W. Plant is opened. A speaker (far right) addresses the crowd as VFW Ladies Auxiliary members hold American flags, which appear to be flapping in fairly stiff wind. The Brewer Bros. car dealership in the background now houses the Burlington Police Dept.
Show less