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Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler (1835-1924) [Printed party invitation]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00686.04 Author/Creator: Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler (1835-1924) Place Written: s.l. Type: Document Date: 1 June 1854 Pagination: 1 p. ; 15.2 x 9.5 cm. Order a Copy

Franklin Van Valkenburgh's name is written in pencil at the bottom. An invitation for "A Cotillion Party." The party will begin in the assembly room of J.M. Brewster in Townsend (unknown state). The party is on 3 July 1854 at 4 p.m. Lists 8 committee members and 2 room managers. Small image of an eagle at the top. Written from "Townsend," with no state given.

Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit, fl. 1850-1905

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