Programs and Ephemera

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Match Case
Inscription Inside: Unserem Brinzi
Match Case
Port of Plymouth Royal Regatta 1887, Amateur Race, First Prize, Won By C. Wedden, Four Oar Gig
Match Case
Pennsylvania Barge Club, Six-Oared Barge, June 13 1903
Cigarette Case
Til Direktor K. E. Messerschmidt Fra Nykiobing Roklubs Aktive MedLemmer
Flask
Long Distance Prize 1887; Log 593 Miles; G. S. R.
Invitation: Power Ten Club New York
The Stewards of the Power 10 Club of New York Cordially Invite You to the Tenth Annual Dinner of the Year Honoring Frank Shields, Founder of the Club; 7 February 1991, Racquet and Tennis Club, 52nd and Park, 6:30PM; Black Tie or Rowing Blazer; Seating Limited to 200; RSVP Patricia Hubbard 914-358-1257
Pencil Boxes
These objects are two painted wood pencil boxes with rowing scenes.
Tobacco Box
This tobacco box contained the Schuylkill Navy Mixture of tobacco for oarsmen. It is marked with the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia logo.
Wood Box with Metal Lid
This decorative box is beautifully engraved with an outdoor scene and an 8-oar rowing shell. Location is unknown but probably European.
Beer Stein
This is a custom-designed beer stein, created by George C. Hines to celebrate the Clubs of Boathouse Row. There is an accompanying note which says, "The Home of Champions, Old and New. Since 1858, Philadelphia's Boathouse Row has been the home of the Schuylkill Navy, named for the river on which its members row and race. The oar blades of the member organizations are around the sides of this stein, and their names on the bottom. The handle repeesents the traditional bronze oar lock used in the racing shell. Wash only by hand, and never in a dishwasher (never microwave). May the wind and current be with you. G. C. Hines, Maker
Collection: Ephemera of The National Association of Ameteur Oarsmen
This is a collection of Artifacts from the National Association of Ameteur Oarsmen. The first is a plastic box with a metal lid, with the NAAO flag and a serpent. It is designed to hold the metal stamp used to mark official documents, and engraved plates for designating the conditions of trophy custody. The plates are as follows: "This trophy is the permanent property of NAAO and must be surrendered on demand by a duly authorized official of the said association." There is also a 1960's era NAAO Window Sticker.
Collection of Regatta and Event Bulletins
These are regatta bulletins for various regattas
Invitation Flyers to Pennsylvania Barge Club Social Events
These are mimeograph sheets used as flyers for Pennsylvania Barge Club Member Social Events
Flyer: Philadelphia Rowing Society
This is a flyer for the Philadelphia Rowing Society at #4 Boathouse Row, with the names of its tenants.
Invitation: Oscar's Christmas Dance at the Pennsylvania Barge Club
This is an invitation to attend the Oscar's Christmas Dance on December 25. 1938 for Members of the Pennsylvania Barge Club and the Philadelphia Girls Rowing Club. This is the year that PGRC was founded.
Recognition Model Oar: Toby Wallace
Aberdeen Asset Management, Toby Wallace, Atlantic Ocean Row. 02/26/2012 - 03/31/2012; This Oar (Used Aboard Titan During her 2012 Transatlantic Crossing) was Presented to The Pennsylvania Barge Club By Simon Chalk, Captain of the Titan, On October 15th, 2013; In Memory of Toby Wallace; Toby was a member of the Titan Crew that Rowed 3000 Miles Unsupported From Gran Canaria to Barbados, Posting a Crossing Time of 34 Days, 15 Hours and 31 Minutes.
Brochure: 150th Anniversary Celebration of the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia, 1858 - 2008
This pamphlet contains the program and agenda of the 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia
Model Oar: Pennsylvania Barge Club
Pennsylvania Barge Club; Oar Blade is Painted in Club Colors and Pattern
Constitution and House Rules of the Pennsylvania Barge Club
This pamphlet contains the Articles of Incorporation of the Pennsylvania Boat House Association of Philadelphia, March 1, 1867 and the Constitution of the Pennsylvania Barge Club