#hoteloakland1919

This Book of the Week item is an invitation to a Mardi Gras celebration held at Hotel Oakland in 1919. This item consists of an envelope and the invitation. The invitation has a greeting on the front titled ‘Loyal and Joyous Subjects’ in red ink and it unfolds to reveal a piece of original artwork done by California artist, Norman Edwards. If you don’t have any Mardi Gras plans, then come on by the California State Library to view items like the invitation displayed here!