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This poster announces the 105th annual Drill and Ball of the Portland Light Infantry, with music by Chandler's First Regiment Band.

Members of the Portland Light Infantry served in the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. It existed as a volunteer militia unit before the President's call for volunteers in April 1861.

Chandler's First Regiment Band was founded in 1827 as the "Portland Band." Under Chandler's direction, beginning in 1843, the group became the premiere band in the state. Chandler's band presented during the siege of Ft. Sumter and weeks later volunteered to transition to a regimental band. The band officially renamed itself Chandler's Band in January 1872. Daniel Chandler (1818-1902) led the band until he retired in 1892, and made his son, William Chandler (1857-1922), director.

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About This Item

• Title: 105th annual Drill and Ball, Portland, 1908
• Creator: Portland Light Infantry
• Creation Date: 1908-05-04
• Subject Date: 1908-05-04
• Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
• Media: Ink on paper
• Dimensions: 35 cm x 27.5 cm
• Local Code: Broadside 4
• Object Type: Text and Image

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Standardized Subject Headings

• Bands (Music)--Maine--Portland
• Chandler's Military Band and Orchestra (Portland, Me.)
• Maine. Volunteer Militia. Portland Light Infantry. Company A, 1st Regt. Inf., N.G.S.M.

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• Chandler's Band
• dance
• drill and ball
• Jewett Printing Co.
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• Portland City Hall
• Portland Light Infantry
• volunteer

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For more information about this item, contact:

Maine Historical Society
485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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