Menus from Historical Events

Stylish menus from various formal dinners and banquets, showcasing elaborate designs, patriotic themes, and detailed illustrations.

BANQUET TO ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY held by GOV.ROGER WOLCOTT OF MASS; at "ALGONQUIN CLUB, BOSTON, MASS;" (CLUB). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1899. Rare Book Division

ANNUAL DINNER held by UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI OF ILLINOIS at "AUDITORIUM HOTEL,CHICAGO, IL" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1906. Rare Book Division

Waldorf Astoria. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. 1913. Rare Book Division

DINNER TO LIEUT. HENRY CLAUS OF TROOP C, U.S.V. held by BUSHWICK CLUB at "BUSHWICK CLUB, BUSHWICK AVE. AND HART ST., BROOKLYN, NY" (OTHER (PRIVATE CLUB);). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1898. Rare Book Division

BANQUET held by SONS OF THE REVOLUTION at "DELMONICO'S, NEW YORK, NY" (REST;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1899. Rare Book Division

2ND ANNUAL DINNER TO HON. RICHARD L. ASHHURST, POSTMASTER AND MR. GEORGE W. KNOWLES, ASSISTANT POSTMASTER held by SUPERINTENDENTS OF DIVISIONS AND STATIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA POST OFFICE at "HOTEL BELLEVUE-STRATFORD, PHILADELPHIA, PA" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1907. Rare Book Division

BANQUET,FIRST ANNUAL held by ORDER OF THE FOUNDERS AND PATRIOTS OF AMERICA at "HOTEL MANHATTAN,NEW YORK, NY" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1897. Rare Book Division

116TH ANNUAL DINNER held by FRIENDLY SONS OF ST.PATRICK at "DELMONICO'S, NEW YORK, NY" (REST;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. 1900. Rare Book Division

BANQUET TO ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY held by GOV.ROGER WOLCOTT OF MASS; at "ALGONQUIN CLUB, BOSTON, MASS;" (CLUB). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1899. Rare Book Division

BANQUET ON 34TH ANNIVERSARY OF APPOMATTEX DAY ("THE FIRST DAY OF PEACE") held by HAMILTON CLUB OF CHICAGO at "AUDITORIUM, HAMILTON CLUB, CHICAGO, IL" (OTHER (CLUB);). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1899. Rare Book Division

SIXTH ANNUAL BANQUET held by MASSACHUSETTS HOTEL ASSOCIATION at. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1898. Rare Book Division

Young Man's Christian Association. 1919. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

Young Men's Christian Association. 1917. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division

Hotel Astor. 1919. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

FOURTH OF JULY DINNER held by UNITED STATES HOTEL at ATLANTIC CITY NJ (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1898. Rare Book Division

Emancipation Proclamation, US Presidents

Fort Jay, N.Y.. 1917. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division

Delmonicos. 1917. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division

Framed photo of the flag Capt. Bob Uhrig flew during each of his missions in WWII. He sent the flag back to his wife with this note, We think that we are going to have to retire the original Old Glory because she is worn almost down to the stripes. She has been with through too many windstorms. We are going to have to put up on of the new ones you sent me. We wanted to make the original last the war out, but the old girl just cant take it any longer. I will send it home to you and you can exhibit it and let her tell you about all of her experiences. She has seen lots of things happen and also a lot of country, The artifact includes a hand-written paper with the names of the places where it was flown. The photo is on the back cover of the book, Invasion Stripes: The Wartime Diary of Capt. Robert Uhrig, USAAF and the Dawn of American Military Airlift, written by Lt. Col. (retired) Brian Duddy.

The Hotel Breslin. 1917. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division

Delmonicos. 1917. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division

BANQUET TO REAR ADMIRAL JOSEPH B.COUGHLAN held by U.S. NAVY at "TERRACE GARDEN,58 ST.NEW YORK, NY;" (REST;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1907. Rare Book Division

The land and flag that I love , Flags, Maps, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Lincoln's Address, delivered at Gettysburg, PA. Nov. 19, 1863 , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

We will not retreat any more, Ascher, C. (arranger), Locke, E. W. (lyricist), S. T. Gordon, New York, 1863., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Choruses, Secular (Men's voices) with piano, War songs, United States, 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

BANQUET held by EASTERN BOX MAKERS' ASSOCIATION at "MARLBOROUGH HOTEL, ()" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1899. Rare Book Division

Civil War envelope showing border design with eagle, flags, drum, and weapons | Library of Congress

DINNER TO SIR THOMAS LIPTON held by MAYOR & CITIZENS OF BOSTON at "SOMERSET HOTEL,BOSTON,MASS" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1906. Rare Book Division

Booklet for a lunch event held by Hotel San Remo in New York, NY, 1896. The booklet features illustrations and measures 5.25 x 6.5 inches

The Union forever, for me!, Hays, Will S. (composer), Hays, Will S. (lyricist), Tripp & Cragg, Louisville, 1861., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Flags, United States, Songs and music, Songs with piano, Patriotic music, United States, Flags, United States, Pictorial works, 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

Coat of arms of the United States , Coats of arms, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The songs of '98 ,

70TH ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH OF U.S. GRANT held by UNION LEAGUE CLUB at PHILADELPHIA, PA, 1892, BOOKLET; ILLUS; 6 X 8

Reply to the bonnie blue flag, Frank, M. H. (composer), Sterett, C. (lyricist), S. T. Gordon, New York, 1863., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Songs with piano, Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with piano, Sheet music, Catalogs, Flags, United States, Songs and music, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Causes, Songs and music, Flags, United States, Pictorial works, 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

Great seal of the United States , State seals, Flags. Louis Prang & Company Collection

ANNUAL DINNER held by GOLD LEAF MANUFACTURERS at "HOTEL MARLBOROUGH, NEW YORK, NY" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. 1900. Rare Book Division

This item is a print with copies of the obverse of the design for the Great Seal of the United States

Obverse of Great Seal of the United States, District of Columbia, USA

FOURTH OF JULY DINNER held by HOTEL COLUMBIA at "BELMAR, NJ" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. 1900. Rare Book Division

DINNER IN HONOR OF REAR ADMIRAL WILLIAM T. Sampson, US NAVY held by COLONIAL CLUB OF NEW YORK at NY (CLUB). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1899. Rare Book Division

Close-up of an American flag superimposed on the US constitution

Declaration of Independence combined with "Spirit of Liberty" painting

The Champions of the People's Right, Famous Americans

BANQUET IN COMMEMORATION OF WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY held by SONS OF THE REVOLUTION at "DELMONICO'S, NEW YORK, NY" (HOT;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1898. Rare Book Division

FOURTH OF JULY DINNER held by EDGEMERE CLUB at "EDGEMERE, NY" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1905. Rare Book Division

CONVENTION held by NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED STATES at "TAMPA BAY HOTEL, TAMPA, FL" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1899. Rare Book Division

Odd Fellows Hall. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1914. Rare Book Division

Stand by the flag of the nation, Hastings, R. M. (arranger), Butler, C. C. (lyricist), A. C. Peters & Bro., Cincinnati, 1863., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Flags, United States, Songs and music, Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with piano, Flags, United States, Pictorial works, 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

Hotel Astor. 1919. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

The Imperial. 1917. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division

BANQUET TENDERED TO THE OFFICERS, DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES OF THE AMERICAN BOWLING CONGRESS AND VISITING MEMBERS OF THE PRESS held by TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE OF THE CINCINNATI BOWLING ASSOCIATION at LINTON HOTEL (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1908. Rare Book Division. Flags, American Bowling Congress

WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY DINNER held by HOTEL GRAMATAN at "BRONXVILLE, NY" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1906. Rare Book Division

AMERICAN FLAG CHRISTIAN FLAG MAYFLOWER COMPACT DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE CONSTITUTION BILL OF RIGHTS USA

Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag with message "The war for the Union" | Library of Congress

Old Paris Newspaper 1043801880

In memory of the illustrious champion of liberty., 1775 - 1890

An advertisement urging people to join the United States Marines, printed on April 29, 1918 in the SPIRIT of 1917 publication. The advertisement encourages individuals to apply at 22515 407 Star Building, Washington, D. C. It emphasizes being the first line of defense on both land and sea. This image is part of the collection of American Military Activities during World War One.

Close-up of Declaration of Independence resting on American flag

The Declaration of Independence / painted by John Trumbull ; engraved & printed by Illman Brothers. | Library of Congress

DAILY MENU, DINNER held by THE NEW KIMBALL at "ATLANTA, GA" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1906. Rare Book Division

Calendar And Card (USA); Manufactured by National Ribbon Company, Inc. (Paterson, N.J., incorporated 1901); 1985-53-2-a,b

Tariff Reform. Cleveland and Thurman, Famous Americans

USA. Liberty and justice for all , Insignia, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hotel Palais D'orsay. 1900. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

Constitution of the United States of America first of the National Archives in the Constitutional Convention in 1787.. Constitution of the United States of America first of four pages of the National Archives in the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

Czechoslovak Propaganda poster supporting America in World War I. 1918

God save the south!, Halphin, Earnest (composer), Halphin, Earnest (lyricist), Miller & Beacham, Baltimore, 1861., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Confederate States of America, Songs and music, Songs (Medium voice) with piano, 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

Waldorf Astoria. 1916. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

Down Town Club. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1914. Rare Book Division

Sesquicentennial Stamp, 1800-1950. Original caption: 1800-1950 Sesquicentennial Stamp made from photo by Bureau of Public Roads (T. W. Kines, photographer). State: District of Columbia Place: Washington.

Postcard of Confederate Flag Formed by Students. ca. 1915, CONFEDERATE FLAG FORMED BY 1000 SCHOOL CHILDREN ON STEPS OF STATE HOUSE, COLUMBIA, S.C.

Athens - Chancery Office Building, United States photographs Related to Embassies, Consulates, and Other Overseas Buildings

Tariff reform. Cleveland and Thurman - Campaign Poster for 1888 USA Presidential Election

Composite image of the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. Constitution

John Bell and Edward Everett FlagBanner. Subject: John Bell Subject: Edward Everett, American, 1794-1865

Voting Station

text of Emancipation Proclamation

Presidential stamp, gift from President Gerald R. Ford, USA to Joseph Luns. Presidential stamp on marble.

Lincoln's Early Law Studies, US Presidents

Young Men's Christian Association - Bedford Branch. 1921. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

Blank old paper with curled edge hanging on the wall.

The Waldorf-Astoria. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1912-10-03. Rare Book Division

Union for ever, Cromwell, George R. (composer), Cromwell, George R. (lyricist), Firth, Pond & Co., New York, 1861., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Songs with piano, Patriotic music, United States, National music, United States, 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

Copy of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, Henderson, Achert, Krebs Lith. Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, 1890

The stripes and the stars, new version of the melody of the star spangled banner, Dressler, Wm. (arranger), Proctor, Edna Dean (lyricist), S. Brainard & Co., Cleveland, 1861., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Flags, France, Pictorial works, Songs, Texts, Music, Poetry, Songs, Accompaniments, Star-spangled banner (Song), Flags, United States, Songs and music, Vocal quartets, Flags, United States, Pictorial works, Vocal 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

Hark! the signal, Bornhardt, I. H. E. (composer), Taylor, Bayard (lyricist), Horace Waters, New York, 1861., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Songs with piano, Sheet music, Catalogs, Weber, Max, 1824-1901, Songs and music, United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 20th (1861-1863), Songs and music, Flags, United States, Pictorial works, 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

Close-up of American flag flying with Declaration of Independence

Illustrated certificate provided to members of the 'United Mine-Workers of America'. Created by Kurz and Alison Art Studio. Dated 1899

'I would never have drawn my sword in the cause of America if I could have conceived that thereby I was founding a land of slavery!' , Antislavery movements, Massachusetts, Boston, Slavery, United States, History, Boston Mass., History

Macro of the engraving of the Great Seal of the US that is printed on American banknotes, with the inscription E Pluribus Unum (Out of many, one).

Answer to the bonnie blue flag, Frank, M. H. (composer), Sterett, C. (lyricist), Marsh, Philadelphia, 1862., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Flags, United States, Songs and music, Songs with piano, Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with piano, Sheet music, Catalogs, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Causes, Songs and music, Flags, United States, Pictorial works, 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

Signing of the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia, July 4, 1776 Artist Unknown

Souvenir Views of Gettysburg Battlefield , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

... 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

American Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,United States of America,USA

New England Colors 1686-1776, Flags

Decree of the National Convention, of 13 January 1793, the second year of the Republic Franoise sic, to bring the Naval Army of the Republic to 52 lines of line & 52 frigates. Decree of the National Convention to bring the Naval Army of the Republic to 52 lines of line and 52 frigates. Board engraving and typography, 1793.

Usa independence day concept with old declaration

Preamble to the US Constitution on the a wall of a museum, National Constitution Center, Old City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

antique french flag write 1914 2014

The Red, white & blue of '61, Bachmann, A. (composer), Gumpert, G. (lyricist), Lee & Walker, Philadelphia, 1861., United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Songs and music, Songs, Texts, Music, Poetry, Vocal quartets, Vocal music, Flags, United States, Songs and music, Flags, United States, Pictorial works, Patriotic music, Music, Instruction and study, 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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