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Bohemian Club/Xavier Martinez Photos and Ephemera.
Bohemian Club/Xavier Martinez Photos and Ephemera.
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[BOHEMIAN CLUB; MARTINEZ, XAVIER, 1869-1943.] A group of six photographs and approx. 24 pieces of ephemera (including a signed program and 12 postcards) relating to the Bohemian Club, Xavier Martinez, and other members, from 1908 to 1941. Photos: 1.) redwood trees, 10 7/8in x 3 3/8in. 2.) snapshot of Martinez standing outside at an encampment, 5 1/2in x 3 1/8in. 3.) Formal portrait of club members on carved log bench at Bohemian Grove, including Martinez, Francis McComas, and Arnold Genthe, 6in x 8in (#76, 1909). 4.) Formal portrait of club members, with portraits hanging on trees in background, Martinez and others, 6in x 8in (#37, 1915). 5.) At Bohemian Grove, preparing for theatrics, George Sterlilng, Martinez, and others, 6in x 8in (#101, 1908). 6.) A banquet in a large hall, 6in x 8in (poor condition). 6.) Unidentified man in fisherman's hat, 5 1/8in x 2 1/4in. 7.) plus a reproductionimage of Charles Warren Stoddard. Ephemera: 1.-12.) Six photo postcards of Bohemian Grove scenes/events, one addressed/written to Mrs. Herman Whitaker (signature unclear, possibly Herman), the rest not written on (but with remnants of adhering to album pages); and six printed cards with similar scenes (some with creases/stains), and one of Sterling and Martinez. 13.) Invitation to Martinez for "dinner in honor of The Old Guard to be given in Bohemian Grove" 1939. 14.) The Hamadryads, A Masque of Apollo, program for Bohemian Grove Midsummer High Jinks, 1910, Second Edition; signed/inscribed by Martinez to his daughter (tears, foxing/soiling). 15.-16.) Two programs for Bohemian Club Art Exhibit, 1911, marked with Martinez's name (creases/bends). From the Family of Xavier Martinez (1869-1943), Elsie Whitaker Martinez (1890-1984), and Micaela Martinez DuCasse (1913-1989).
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