Page 20: L. Mendel Rivers Speaking

Description:

Photograph of Congressman L. Mendel Rivers speaking after being presented the "Gold Medallion" during a dinner celebrating the honorary title of Colonel given him. Major Burr (left) and Colonel Sacks (right) are standing beside him. Handwritten album label at the bottom, "Major Burr, Hon. Col. Rivers, Col. Sacks, Col Pierson. June 6, 1964 Officers Club."

Gift Margaret Middleton Rivers Eastman.

• Title: Page 20: L. Mendel Rivers Speaking
• Creator: Unattributed
• Date: June 6, 1964

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• Collection: Photograph Album Collection
• Object Name: Old Guard, City of Philadelphia Album
• Object Id: 2018.30.35.20

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