182nd Infantry Malden MA Scrapbook Letters Ball Invitation Vintage 1936

A Massachusetts scrapbook containing military and local-history newspaper clippings, personal correspondence, and a colorful 1936 invitation to the 182nd Infantry’s 300th anniversary reception and ball. Included is an October 5, 1936 Tercentenary Celebration Committee letter discussing the Malden parade and the December 14 celebration at the State Armory in Charlestown. Other contents include correspondence addressed to Forest E. Benjamin and material relating to Malden, veterans, and Barre, Vermont.

Fair overall condition, with substantial age-related wear. Album pages show heavy browning, staining, tears, chipped edges, and paper losses. Some mounted material is lifting, with visible adhesive residue. Covers have rubbing and edge wear. The invitation and committee letter show folds, spotting, and handling wear. Pages are fragile and require careful handling. Please examine the photographs for condition and contents.

- 182nd Infantry, Massachusetts National Guard—Fifth Massachusetts
- Ball invitation dated December 14, 1936
- Committee letter dated October 5, 1936
- Additional dated correspondence and newspaper clippings
- Decorative brown album with embossed ornament
- Approximately 11¼ × 9¾ × 2¼ inches / 28.6 × 24.8 × 5.7 cm
- Album and accompanying documents sold together
2 lb
SKU 1518