Rare Original 1935 Southern California Veterans Encampment Program – Camp T.O. Andrews

Offered is an original 1935 Forty-Eighth Annual Encampment program for Camp T.O. Andrews, sponsored by the Southern California Veterans Association. The encampment was held August 1–10, 1935, at the Pacific Palisades Group Center Grounds in Temescal Canyon, Santa Monica, California. The program features a photograph of David Ballinger, Commander, and Mamie Deems, President, along with the complete schedule of activities and organizational information. Interesting historical contents include: * Daily encampment program from August 1–10, 1935 * Memorial exercises and dress parade * Camp fire and war stories * Ex-Prisoners of War meeting * Spanish American War Veterans activities * American Legion participation * Patriotic Orders and veterans’ organizations * Election and installation of officers * Association officers and council members * Auxiliary officers and committees * Transportation information for reaching the camp * 1935 camping and accommodation rates * Reservation instructions * Period advertising/information concerning the Pacific Palisades grounds * Original period illustrations and veterans’ organization insignia The program provides an excellent snapshot of Southern California veterans’ organizations and social activities in the 1930s, as well as information about the Pacific Palisades/Temescal Canyon area during this period. Condition: Vintage/antique condition with expected age-related wear. The paper shows discoloration, soiling, edge wear and some creasing/folding. Please examine all photographs carefully as they are part of the description. A wonderful piece of California, military/veterans, Pacific Palisades, and 1930s ephemera.