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1. American Legion Flag, c. 1920-1965 - Flag

   American Legion Flag, c. 1920-1965. Large rectangular flag made of stiff, densely-woven red fabric. Along three edges, excluding the side where the flag would attach to a pole, is a dull gold rope fringe. In the center is a circular blue-and-gold medal with a rectangle extending below it; in the center of the circle is a five-pointed star with laurel leaves and gold text reading "U.S." and "AMERICAN LEGION," and on the lower rectangle are the num...

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2. American Legion Resolution to William P. Kyne, February 8, 1944 - Documents

   American Legion Resolution to William P. Kyne, February 8, 1944. The resolution is to William Kyne as, "An appreciation of meritorious service". The border is red, yellow and blue flowers. At the bottom left corner is the seal of the American Legion. The location is Bay Meadows collection box 6, item 7.

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. American Legion Service Committee Badge, c.1919-1960 - Badge, Law Enforcement

   American Legion Service Committee Badge, c.1919-1960. Golden metal badge in the shape of a five-pointed star, with small circles at the star's tips. In the center is a small gold circle with another five-pointed star reading "US"; around it is a blue ring with gold text reading "AMERICAN LEGION." Around that is a textured gold border, and finally another ring, this one gold with stamped blue text reading "SERVICE COMMITTEE." A rectangular banner ...

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4. In Memoriam of William Patrick Kyne, San Mateo Post of American Legion Resolution, 1957 - Documents

   In Memoriam of William Patrick Kyne, San Mateo Post of American Legion Resolution, 1957. This Memoriam is from the San Mateo Post No. 82 of the American Legion. The Memoriam lists Kyne's accomplishments and generosity and resolves that, "the heartfelt sympathy of his comrades be extended to Mrs. Dorothy Kyne and family of Comrade William P. Kyne and that the gratitude for his many benefactions be recorded in the minutes of this Post." The lo...

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5. In Memoriam of William Patrick Kyne, San Mateo Post of American Legion Resolution, 1957 - Documents

   In Memoriam of William Patrick Kyne, San Mateo Post of American Legion Resolution, 1957. This Memoriam is from the San Mateo Post No. 82 of the American Legion. At the top of the Memoriam is the seal of the American Legion. The Memoriam lists Kyne's accomplishments and generosity and resolves that, "the heartfelt sympathy of his comrades be extended to Mrs. Dorothy Kyne and family of Comrade William P. Kyne and that the gratitude for his many ...

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. In Memoriam of William Patrick Kyne, San Mateo Post of American Legion Resolution, 1957 - Documents

   In Memoriam of William Patrick Kyne, San Mateo Post of American Legion Resolution, 1957. This Memoriam is from the San Mateo Post No. 82 of the American Legion. The Memoriam lists Kyne's accomplishments and generosity and resolves that, "the heartfelt sympathy of his comrades be extended to Mrs. Dorothy Kyne and family of Comrade William P. Kyne and that the gratitude for his many benefactions be recorded in the minutes of this Post." The lo...

   Record Type: Archive

   
7. Les Simonds at Burlingame American Legion at Washington Park - Negative

   Les Simonds at Burlingame American Legion at Washington Park, c. 1948-1949. Black and white negative shows Burlingame Mayor, Les Simonds, with the American Legion Post Commander standing in front of the Burlingame American Legion Building. Built in 1931, the building is located at 990 Burlingame Avenue in Washington Park. As of 2017, the building is home to the Burlingame Lions Club. Part of a series.

   Record Type: Photo

   
8. Redwood City July 4th Parade, 1968 - Film, Motion Picture

   Redwood City July 4th Parade, 1968. Color film shows the 1968 Fourth of July Parade in Redwood City, California, produced annually by the Peninsula Celebration Association (PCA). The film is shot looking down on Middlefield Road between Jefferson and Main Street. Recorded on two 8mm reels. Total time 00:40:59 Part one (00:22:11) begins with a view of an American flag on a flagpole with small smoke puffs set off in the background and footage of P...

   Record Type: Archive

   
9. San Mateo County Salon 288 Huit Chapeaux et Quarante Femmes Historie - Scrapbook

   San Mateo County Salon 288 Huit Chapeaux et Quarante Femmes Historie, 1939. Scrapbook assembled by Gertrude Lee for Salon 288 of the Huit Chapeax et Quarante Femmes, also known as the Eight and Forty. The Eight and Forty was an honor society for women connected to the American Legion with activities benefitting child welfare. The scrapbook contains: photographs, membership obligations, paper documents and ephemera, newspaper clippings, signatures...

   Record Type: Archive

   
10. The American Legion: an official history, 1919-1989 - Rumer, Thomas A.

    The American Legion: an official history, 1919-1989 by Thomas A. Rumer. Published by M. Evans, New York, 1990. 610 pages. Illustrated.

    Record Type: Library

    
11. Untitled [Group photograph of Dwayne Bowers, John Sherrard, Dennis Harris and Nedly Fox], June 27, 1978 - Photograph, Black-and-White

    Untitled [Group photograph of Dwayne Bowers, John Sherrard, Dennis Harris and Nedly Fox], June 27, 1978. Black and white group photograph of John Sherrard (far left), Dwayne Bowers (left), Dennis Harris (middle), and Nedly Fox (right) wearing Sons of the Legion hats. While John Sherrard is wearing a tie and pants and a white collared shirt, Dwayne Bowers is wearing pants and a brown t-shirt with some printed text that reads "Gong Show Reject" wit...

    Record Type: Photo