George Washington costume party, Farmington State Normal School, 1916
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This George Washington Party was held on Feb. 21, 1916, with Farmington State Normal School faculty portraying Washington and his circle. Principal George Mallett played George and Miss Carolyn Stone was Martha.
Among other notables from history that were also present; Alexander Hamilton was played by Miss Abbott, Mrs. Hamilton was played by Miss Butler, and Hepzibah Pynchon was played by Miss Walker. The event included a grand march, games and the Virginia Reel.
Historical pageants and costume dramas were popular entertainment during the early years at the Normal School.
Other Information
- Title: George Washington costume party, Farmington State Normal School, 1916
- Creation Date: 1916-02-21
- Subject Date: 1916-02-21
- Town: Farmington
- County: Franklin
- State: ME
- Media: black and white photo
- Dimensions (cm): 7 x 11.5
- Collection: Swain album
- Object Type: Image
For more information about this item, contact:
Mantor Library at UMF
University of Maine at Farmington, 116 South Street, Farmington, ME 04938
(207) 778-7219
http://library.umf.maine.edu
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LC Subject Headings
Farmington State Normal School (Me.)
Farmington State Teachers College (Me.)
University of Maine Farmington
Masquerades
People
Abbott, Katherine
Walker, Florence
Porter, Virginia
Butler, Francis
Stone , Carolyn
Mallett, Wilbert G.
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Carolyn Stone
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Farmington State Normal School
Florence Walker
Francis Butler
George Washington Party
Katherine Abbott
M.G. Mallett
UMF
University of Maine at Farmington
Virginia Porter
Wilbert G. Mallett
college
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