Sesquicentennial Parade - Prologue, 1938 June 21

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Sesquicentennial Parade - Prologue, 1938 June 21

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.08.019

Date:

1938/06/21

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 scrapbook page

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Scrapbook page of four photographic prints of Native American women riding horses and the New England Wilderness float at the New Hampshire Sesquicentennial Parade in Concord, NH, on June 21, 1938. The caption states, "Sesquicentennial Parade June 21, 1938. PROLOGUE Indian Maidens riding horses. Float - The New England Wilderness. Indian maidens escort the float of the White Mountain National Forest 'The Spirit of the Waterfall', an allegorical representation of the legend of the Indian Maiden who chose a death leap into the turbulent waters of Glen Ellis Falls rather than separation from her lover. When the wind is right the sweet strains of the Spirit's lullaby may be heard about the roar of the water. Indian Maiden costums [costumes] sponsored by the Town of Warren. Portrayed by the White Mountain National Forest."

Subjects:

Centennial celebrations, etc. , Parades , Parade floats , Indians of North America , Horses

Locations:

Concord, NH
White Mountain National Forest, NH and ME

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

1