Photograph

2018.4373.123
Loyalty Day Parade in Glenwood - 1956
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Title
Loyalty Day Parade in Glenwood - 1956
Creation Date
April 29 1956
Dimensions

Digital only.

Description
Photograph of the first ever Loyalty Day parade in Glenwood, April 29, 1956. The parade coincided with the Spring convention of the fifth district of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The parade included several high school bands and VFW members from posts around the area.
The photo shows a marching band, led by majorettes. Pure Oil is visible in the background, as are the Congregational Church and Methodist Church.
Related People and Organizations
Glenwood Union Congregational Church
Glenwood Methodist Church
Bredeson Pure Oil
Veterans of Foreign Wars - Starbuck Post 4582
Veterans of Foreign Wars - Glenwood / Minnewaska Post 3815
Geographic Notes
Glenwood, Minnesota
Geographic Names
Glenwood, Pope, Minnesota, United States, NA [45.65024,-95.38976] [id:5028087]
Contact the Pope County Historical Society for more information
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