Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the U.S., founded shortly after President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in April 1865, was as a veterans' organization for Union officers.
The program cover reads: "Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Commandery of the State of Maine. Annual Dinner, Riverton Park Cafe, May 5th, 1897."
Besides its annual dinners, the Maine MOLLUS held frequent programs where veterans read papers about their experiences in the war or about particular battles or campaigns.
About This Item
- Title: MOLLUS annual dinner program, Portland, 1897
- Creator: MOLLUS
- Creation Date: 1897
- Subject Date: 1897
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper, ribbon
- Local Code: Coll. 2650, Box 103/9
- Collection: Weston Homestead Farm Corporation collection
- Object Type: Text and Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Ephemera
- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Assassination
- Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States
- Programs
- Veterans' organizations--United States--Maine--Portland
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