Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2016.156.1 |
Object Name |
Plate, Commemorative |
Title |
The Salvation Army Camp Grounds Old Orchard Beach, Maine |
Description |
plate The Salvation Army Camp Grounds Old Orchard Beach, Maine. "On the site of the old Jamieson Farm, the Old Orchard Beach Camp Grounds were first opened in 1873 by the Methodist Church. One summer Dr. Simpson was converted on the camp grounds and founded the Christian Missionary Alliance. As a result of these meetings the Women's Christian Temperance Union was founded. The Salvation Army was admitted to the Camp Ground Association in 1889, and in 1950 purchased it. Every summer many blessings have been received by visiting guests such as Generals E. Booth, Higgins, Osborn, and in 1957 General Wilfred Kitching. Sponsored by the Ladies Home League Old Orchard Beach Maine Corps." 9.5" plate produced by World Wide Art Studios. |
Search Terms |
Plate Old Orchard Beach Camp Meeting Camp meetings |
Accession number |
2016.156 |