1640 1915 Southampton Historical Pageant Presented By The People of Southampton Long Island New York On the Two Hundred and Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of the Settlement of the Town June Twelfth, Nineteen Hundred Fifteen
Southampton, Long Island New Y: Southampton Town, 1915. F. 23 pages; a very detailed program of this Long Island community's commemorative pageant, "...the attempt of a community to portray in dramatic form the outstanding facts of its historical background...choosing from the great wealth of historical lore which is available, such events as might lend themselves to ready dramatization..."; including a Prologue; followed by a series of seven "Episodes" some with multiple parts; with text, historical background and precise order of the performances associated with each: the founding at North Sea, Early Colonial Life; Revolution; Whale Rally; Civil War; The Spirit of Hospitality; more; interaction with Native American inhabitants; with list of committees & members; also, listing for each of the episodes, the lists of participants appearing; including a listing of Veterans and their regiments; approx. 6" x 9" size; original printed tan stapled paper wrap covers; old center crease; some darkening and wear; in very good condition. Item #22688
Price: $45.00