Collection contains material pertaining to pageants, festivals, and celebrations in Lancaster County. The majority of the collection pertains to the "Pageant of Liberty," celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (1776-1926), and the "Pageant of Gratitude," commemorating the 200th anniversary of the formation of Lancaster County (1729-1929). Included are scripts, minutes, programs, invitations, correspondence, financial records, tickets, photographs, blueprints, and sheet music.
Chorus for Pageant of Gratitude, a three day pageant celebrating the 200th anniversary of Lancaster County. Held at Franklin and Marshall College's Williamson Field.
Four photographs of the sets used during the Pageant of Gratitude at Williamson Field, Franklin and Marshall College.
Provenance
From MG-14, the Pageant Collection. Photograph album donated to Lancaster County Historical Society by Mr. Edward Bender of photographs taken during the Pageant of Gratitude in Lancaster. Also includes several cartoons.
Photographs of the set used during the Pageant of Gratitude at Williamson Field, Franklin and Marshall College.
Provenance
From MG-14, the Pageant Collection. Photograph album donated to Lancaster County Historical Society by Mr. Edward Bender of photographs taken during the Pageant of Gratitude in Lancaster. Also includes several cartoons.
Three photographs of the set used during the Pageant of Gratitude at Williamson Field, Franklin and Marshall College.
Provenance
From MG-14, the Pageant Collection. Photograph album donated to Lancaster County Historical Society by Mr. Edward Bender of photographs taken during the Pageant of Gratitude in Lancaster. Also includes several cartoons.
Press box at Williamson Field with large "Gratitude" banner on front. Billboard used to advertise the pageant. Pageant in progress at Williamson Field, Franklin and Marshall College.
Provenance
From MG-14, the Pageant Collection. Photograph album donated to Lancaster County Historical Society by Mr. Edward Bender of photographs taken during the Pageant of Gratitude in Lancaster. Also includes several cartoons.
Stage set with giant red rose and electric candles at the Pageant of Gratitude.
Provenance
From MG-14, the Pageant Collection. Photograph album donated to Lancaster County Historical Society by Mr. Edward Bender of photographs taken during the Pageant of Gratitude in Lancaster. Also includes several cartoons.
Stage sets and actors of the field at the Pageant of Gratitude.
Provenance
From MG-14, the Pageant Collection. Photograph album donated to Lancaster County Historical Society by Mr. Edward Bender of photographs taken during the Pageant of Gratitude in Lancaster. Also includes several cartoons.
Group of actors in costume on the steps of possibly Hartman Hall at Franklin and Marshall College during the Pageant of Gratitude.
Provenance
From MG-14, the Pageant Collection. Photograph album donated to Lancaster County Historical Society by Mr. Edward Bender of photographs taken during the Pageant of Gratitude in Lancaster. Also includes several cartoons.
Woman in gown with giant wings on stage at the Pageant of Gratitude.
Provenance
From MG-14, the Pageant Collection. Photograph album donated to Lancaster County Historical Society by Mr. Edward Bender of photographs taken during the Pageant of Gratitude in Lancaster. Also includes several cartoons.
